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SANParks Bontebok National Park

26 reviews

Self Catering

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Capacity: 196 people
All ages welcome
Check-in: 14:00 to 17:00
Check-out: 10:00
Address: 5 km off the N2, Swellendam, 6740, Western Cape
From R288 per night, for 2 ppl

Description

Bontebok National Park is situated 6 km from the picturesque and historic town of Swellendam, 240 km from Cape Town and 540 km from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). The park is easily accessible from the N2 and because of its small size, visitors can drive around the whole park in a few hours. It is a great stopping point between Cape Town and the Garden Route, for a picnic, swim, or small hike to stretch the legs. It also offers passers-by and local residents a great braai location or a place to bring the kids.

Sheltered by the rugged bastion of the Langeberg Mountains, and flanked by the tranquil Breede River, this remnant piece of the Cape Floral Kingdom saved the bontebok from extinction.

Accommodation is offered in fully equipped self-catering chalets at the Lang Elsies’ Kraal Rest Camp. The Rest Camp also has caravan and campsites with or without power, all of which have communal ablution facilities. The Lang Elsie's Kraal Rest Camp is named after the 'Hessekwa' Khoi Khoi chieftainess called 'Lang Elsie’, who lived there with her clan in the 18th century. The Rest Camp is set on the banks of the Breede River, and provides pristine scenery of the park, Breede River and Langeberg Mountains

Bontebok National Park is also great day-visitor location. Recently upgraded day-visitor facilities include a rest camp and recreational braai facility called ‘Die Stroom’. Enjoy a picnic on the banks of the Breede River, or braai at one of the designated braai spots, or Die Stroom function centre, also on the banks of the Breede.

Reserve

What you'll find here

Tea and Coffee

Free Secure Parking

Reviews

4.4/ 5

Based on 26 reviews

Very Good

Cleanliness

4.5

Location

4.6

Value for money

4.3

Service

4.3

Safety

4.8

Guest highlights

E P

With partner

5.0

Peaceful, with beautiful views. Clean and neat, with a lovely river view.

Sep 2025

Anika H

With partner

5.0

Wonderful and restful. Our stay was great. The roads are accessible for normal vehicles and easy to navigate. The cottage has everything you need, inc...

Dec 2024

Zeláni B

With partner

4.8

Peaceful and quiet. We stayed one night and it was nice to see the birds playing around. It was really nice when the goats came to graze right in fron...

Sep 2025

Irma L

With partner

4.8

It was very nice! Beautiful chalet! No. 8 overlooks the river - best view.

Aug 2025

Johannes J

With partner

4.8

Our Cape tour. It was peaceful. We had a great time relaxing.

Feb 2025