Verneukpan Rest Camp

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Verneukpan is a true wild camping / off grid campsite. All campers, nature lovers, photographers will be thrilled with the magnificent sunsets and sunrises, wide-open spaces, blue skies, desert colours and unique beauty of Verneukpan.

Experience the breathtaking and captivating sight of the full moon rising over the horizon! Bring your tent, camping trailer or an off-road caravan and come and enjoy the peace and silence that nature has to offer.

The wildlife is restricted to the typical arid area species. Steenbok, Bat eared fox, Black backed Jackal, Wild Cat, Caracal, Porcupine, Cape gray mongoose, Meerkat, Aardvark, Scrub hare, the Karoo Korhaan and plenty more birds and insects. We also have ±14 Springboks on our farm, which regularly can be seen on the pan.

Verneukpan Rest Camp is a 10 000ha sheep farm in the Boesmanland, that overlooks the magnificent
and iconic Verneukpan. The farm is situated between Brandvlei and Kenhardt on a gravel road. It is
the ideal stop and overnight for campers visiting Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Augrabies National Park
or the Namakwaland 4X4 Eco trail. You can also visit and see the famous Sir Malcolm Campbell’s
track on which he unsuccessfully attempted to break the world land-speed record in his Bluebird 1 in
1929.

There is no electricity or phone reception, so be prepared.
We are 100% off -grid. The nearest town is Kenhardt which is 79 km away. Please also make sure to fill up your
vehicle at the nearest town when coming in.

You need to bring whatever you need to be self-suficient for example drinking water, lights , braai
rosters, shower, shovel, waste bags and enough fuel. Also make sure to leave them pan in the same
condition that you found it. We do not want bags, plastic, cigarette butts or toilet paper left behind.
Please take back everything including your waste. You are welcome to make a fire, so you may bring
firewood for the cosy fire.

The nights on the pan can get somewhat chilly (especially in winter time) so make sure to come
prepared with jackets and enough blanket.

We do have 2 camping options:
Option 1 – “Wild camping” anywhere on Verneukpan – where you need to be fully self sufficient to camp here with water/lights/porta potty.
Option 2 – we have one designated campsite with private ablution (basin, hot shower and toilet) with a boma and braai area, picnic bench and shade net for your campervan/tent/caravan.

Property details

Accommodation type: Camping
Nearest town: Kenhardt
Pet policy: Pet friendly
Internet: Not available
Power: No electricity
Water: Borehole water
Accessibility: Not confirmed

Amenities

Braai facilities
Hot water
Pet friendly

Places to stay

Designated Camp Site with private ablution

Type: Camp site
Sleeps / capacity: 8
Number available: 1
Minimum stay (nights): 1
Price: 250 per person per night

We have one designated Camp site with private ablution , which has a shade net cover , built in boma and braai area and bathroom with basin, hot shower and toilet. This designated campsite fee is R250 per person per night (kids under 12 pay R100pp)
There is no Kitchen facilities at this designated spot.

Wild camping on Verneukpan

Type: Wild camping
Sleeps / capacity: 1000
Number available: 1000
Minimum stay (nights): 1
Price: 200 per person per night

We also have Wild camping available on Verneukpan , where you can pitch your camp anywhere you like on the 3000 ha of Verneukpan. This option is true wild camping with No ablution/ No water / No electricity
You need to be FULLY self-sufficient to camp here.