DESCRIPTIONExperience the beauty and diversity of a South African National Park (SANPark) camp.Towards late afternoon, the great, unyielding canopy slowly softens its fierceness, and from pastel shades of pink and blue, the colours deepen, setting the endless Karoo canvas ablaze with glorious hues of orange and red. The Great Karoo is a vast and unforgiving landscape of which the Karoo National Park is but a small portion. Being the largest ecosystem in South Africa, the Karoo is home to a fascinating diversity of life, all having adapted to survive in these harsh conditions. Karoo National Park is dominated by the lofty Nuweveld Mountains and rolling plains, where many species that originally occurred here now occupy their former ranges.
The Karoo National Park has a wide variety of endemic wildlife. Many species have been relocated to their former ranges - such as black rhino and buffalo, as well as Cape mountain zebra. Over 20 breeding pairs of black eagle find sanctuary within the park.
There is also a wide diversity of succulent plants and small reptiles.
Adventure and Outdoor Activities:
Scenic drive along the picturesque Klipspringer Pass with environmentally sympathetic style of construction and scenic viewpoint at Rooivalle.
Game viewing in own vehicle.
Karoo 4X4 Trail. Maximum of 8 persons. This trail may be undertaken in own vehicle, or in a park vehicle with guide. Please enquire about tariffs from Reservations Office or park.
Night drives, under guidance of trained staff.
Two nature trails, one of 800 m (Bossie Trail), and one of 10 km (The Pointer's hiking trail).
Karoo Fossil Trail is 400 m long and is specifically adapted for handicapped visitors, depicting the geology and palaeontology of the Great Karoo.
Bird hide at the dam near main rest camp.
Facilities
Fully licensed a la carte restaurant
Shop where curios and basic commodities may be purchased
An information centre
Washing - machine and tumble drier
Picnic facilities for day visitors
Swimming pool for resident guests only.
Public telephone
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