The official campsites along the route are all in very special locations, with all four Namakwa Package sites on the banks, or very close to, the mighty Orange River. The two Richtersveld Package sites are not on the river, however they are are both splendid camps too.
Remember these are all 'bush camps' with no bathrooms, taps or electricity, therefore you need to be totally self-sufficient. See our tips on veld toilet, and remember to bring your own fresh water, firewood and portable power.
There’s a certain captivation that comes from sleeping in the wild under the stars, waking up beside a river or inside a cave with no fences or buildings in sight. The free-roaming feeling, the open fires and escape from your electronic devices are refreshing and regenerating.
Get back to awe-inspiring nature in seclusion at one of these private spots.
THE NAMAKWA PACKAGE CAMP SITES
These are the official campsites that are available and they are included in your booking fee. As long as they are not already booked you may stay at them for one night, two nights or more!
• Hartbeesmond Campsite on the river before Witbank.
• Melkhoutboom Campsite on the river estuary after Witbank.
• Ramansdrift Campsite on the river before Goodhouse.
• Kamgab Campsite on the river after Goodhouse.
For more alternatives, see below for private accommodation and campsites close to the route.
THE RICHTERSVELD PACKAGE CAMP SITES
These are the official campsites that you have to choose from on the second package and are included in your booking fee.
Remember, you may decide how long you'd like to stay at a campsite.
• Tierhoek Campsite Inland, 45km from Eksteenfontein.
• Bakkranse Campsite Inland, between Eksteenfontein
and the Holgat River.
For further alternative accommodation and campsites, see below.
Alternative Camps and Accommodation
Please contact the private establishments directly should you wish to use their facilities.
(Bookings cannot be done on your behalf)
PELLA Area
Cammasfonteyn Holiday
Overnight Sleep and Campsites
Contact Person: Ina Basson
Cell: 078 3325709
Email: imr.bas653@gmail.com
Pella Orange River Resort
Cell: 078 6132628
Klein Pella Guest Farm
Contact Person: Aletta Nelson
Tel: 054 9729712
Cell: 064 8945666/ 082 5545995
Email: kpguesthouse@karsten.co.za
Website: www.karsten.co.za
Swartkoppies
Cell: 066 0802107
Email: ebeukes23@gmail.com
Xharagas Wilderness Camp
Contact Person: Sameul Bekeer
Cell: 078 5633273
Mount Pella Guesthouse
Bed & Breakfast
Contact Person: Theresa Beukes
Cell: 073 2486797
Email: fancyresa@gmail.com
EKSTEENFONTEIN Area
Rooiberg Guesthouse
Cell: 071 5560951 / 079 0269350
Kom Rus ‘n Bietjie Guesthouse
Cell: 079 5350883 / 076 0878183
ALEXANDER BAY
Brandkaros Campsite
Tel: 027 8311014
Spogplaas Accommodation
Tel: 027 8311592
Cell: 082 2238455
VIOOLSDRIFT Area
Orange River Rafting Lodge
Tel: 027 761 8777
Email: book@orrl.co.za
Vioolsdrift Lodge
Tel: 027 761 8778
Email: info@vioolsdriftlodge.com
Website: www.vioolsdriftlodge.com
Oewerbos River Camp
Tel: 027 761 8753
Cell: 082 5347481
Email: nev@oewerbos.co.za
Frontier River Resort
Cell: 074 6458402
Email: info@frr.co.za
Bushwhacked Outdoor Adventures
& Fiddlers Creek Campsite
Tel: 027 7618953
Cell: 082 2804210/ 083 3257261
Email: info@bushwhacked.co.za
The Growcery Camp
Tel: 027 761 8007
Website: thegrowcery.co.za