Tankwa Karoo National Park is situated on the southern boundary of the Northern Cape just a four-hour drive from Cape Town.
This unique national park is situated within the Succulent Karoo Biome where you’ll find rare and endangered plant species, rich endemic birdlife, and landscapes that will take your breath away from the sheer cliffs of the Roggeveld Escarpment to the moonscapes of the Tankwa Desert.
While Tankwa Karoo National Park is the ideal destination for those seeking the brightest stars in Africa, a once in a lifetime glimpse of a rare endemic bird or perhaps nothing more than a silence that reaches deep into the soul
- Last stops for fuel (measured from park offices) are Ceres (180km) and Calvinia (110km) or Sutherland (140km closed on weekend).
- Arrivals for accommodation from 14:00 only, departure at 10:00.
- No shops, restaurants, public phones or ATMs in the park.
- General Dealer and Bottle Store in Middelpos.
- No cellphone reception within the park as well as main access roads.
- No credit card or Wild Card facilities available at present.
- Prosopis Wood for sale in park.
- Ask for plant and animal species lists at Reception.
- Bring along insect repellent and sun-block.
- Bring along birding books and other plant and animal field guides as well as binoculars.
- Remember to bring along lots of warm clothing in winter.
- Remember to bring along lots of cool goodies for summer.
Important Notice
1. Accommodation rates do not include Conservation Fees which are payable at the entrance gates.
2. Please ensure that you are familiar with the Rules & Regulations of National Parks before making a booking.
Elandsberg (CO2/4): 1 bedroom with double bed, Ceiling fan, DSTV (limited channels), Fireplace, Fully Equipped, Kitchen, No smoking, Outside braai facilities, Self Catering, Sleeper couch in living room, suitable for 2 kids, Solar energy, Splash pool, WC and shower.
Elandsberg (CO2/4Z): 1 bedroom with double bed, Accessible to Mobility Challenged, Ceiling fan, DSTV (limited channels), Fireplace, Fully Equipped, Kitchen, No smoking, Outside braai facilities, Self Catering, Sleeper couch in living room, suitable for 2 kids, Solar energy, Splash pool, WC and shower.
Elandsberg Family Cottage (FA4): 2 bedrooms, 1 x double bed, 1 x 2 single beds, Ceiling Fan, DSTV (limited channels), Fireplace, Fully Equipped, No smoking, Outside braai facilities, Self Catering, Solar energy, Splash pool, WC and shower.
De Zyfer (CO4/6): 2 bedrooms, each with 1 double bed, Bathroom, Candle/ lantern lighting, Fully EquippedKitchen, living area, No smoking, Self Catering, Sleeper couch in living area.
Paulshoek (CO6): 2 bedrooms, each with 1 single and 1 double bed, Bathroom, Candle/ lantern lighting, Fully Equipped, Kitchen, living area, No smoking, Outside braai facilities, Self Catering, Warm water through donkey boiler.
Tanqua G\house (FA8): 1 en-suite bedroom with a double bed, 3 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds, Check in at Guest House or at Reception, Fully Equipped, Kitchen, living area, No smoking, Outside braai facilities, Restricted 220v power, Self Catering, WC, shower and bath.
Tanqua G\house (GH4): One Bedroom 2 Single beds, Other Bedroom 1 Double bed, 2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Braai facilities available, Check in at Guest House or at Reception, Fully Equipped, No smoking, Part of a 800m square double story building, Restricted 220V power with microwave, Self Catering, Shared kitchen, lounge, living area with fire place.
Tanqua1 G\house (GH2): 1 en-suite bedroom with a double bed, Braai facilities available, Check in at Guest House or at Reception, Fully Equipped, No smoking, Part of a 800m square double story building, Restricted 220V power with microwave, Self Catering, Shared kitchen, lounge,living area with fire place.
- No cancellation fee will be incurred for cancellations made after payment of first deposit up to and including 46 days prior to arrival.
- Cancellation fees equal to 50% of the total reservation cost is payable in a case of cancellation made between 45 days and 30 days prior to arrival.
- Cancellation fee equal to 100% of the total reservation cost is payable in a case of a cancellation made between 29 days prior to and date of arrival
- 100% of the total cost for any non-arrival/no-shows
Reservation made within 45 days prior to arrival is payable within 24 hours from the day reservation is made.
- Conservation levy is always excluded from the booking amount and needs to be settled on arrival.
It is your responsibility to check if the reservation is correct. Should the reservation be incorrect, please contact our office immediately.
If the arrival date of the itinerary is postponed prior to or on date of arrival and then cancelled at a later stage, the fees that applied at the time of amendment will be enforced if the amount is greater than the new cancellation fees.
Cancelling or downgrading of a reservation 45 days prior to or on arrival will result in cancellation fees according to a sliding scale (based on the total reservation cost) which varies between 50% and 100%.
Should the reservation not be taken up on the arrival date the accommodation will be held until 09:00 the following day after which the reservation will be cancelled and the deposit, where applicable, forfeited.
From Ceres on the R355
At Tankwa National Park-sign, turn right and keep straight onto the next sign, Tankwa Info offices you will then be able to see the offices from there.
From Calvinia
Stay on the R355 for about 50km. At Roodewerf sign, turn to your left. Keep straight on for another 55km you will see Tankwa Info office sign, turn to your left you will then be able to see the offices.
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday & Saturday : 08:00 - 17:00; Friday: 08:00 - 21:00; Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00
Road conditions
The road gravel is sharp and often loose, and a great deal of caution needs to be taken with corners and sudden stops.
Take along enough drinking water, especially during hot conditions.
