Bontebok National Park

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Bontebok National Park is a place of simplistic beauty and peaceful charm. The majestic Langeberg Mountains provide a picturesque backdrop for this Park of colourful riches. The Park is situated on the outskirts of the quaint town of Swellendam. The Park falls within the Cape region floral kingdom. The rest camp and camping sites are situated on the banks of the Breede River.

The Park is situated on the N2 just a kilometre from Swellendam, 215km from Cape Town airport. This family-friendly, fully equipped self-catering and camping facility offers the visitor a range of activities, from mountain biking, cycling, swimming in the Breede River, scenic hiking trails and nature walks. Bontebok National Park is the best peaceful overnight stop for travellers from Eastern Cape to Cape Town.

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Province: Western Cape
Nearest City/Town: Swellendam

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CAMP SITE

Camp Site (CK6P)

Bontebok Rest Camp

Bontebok National Park

From R341.00 per night

CHALET

Chalet (CH2/4)

Bontebok Rest Camp

Bontebok National Park

From R1,715.00 per night

FAMILY COTTAGE

Family Cottage (FA6)

Bontebok Rest Camp

Bontebok National Park

From R2,891.00 per night

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News

16 September 2015

Media Release: Free entry for South African National Parks Week

The feature element of the SA National Parks Week campaign is the free access granted to all South African day visitors carrying their official Identi...

23 July 2015

20% discount on accommodation booked via the Park, in Bontebok National Park

This discount is available only to new bookings made by the public from 23 July 2015 until 22 August 2015, for stays between 1 August 2015 and 22 Augu...

01 September 2014

Free access to national parks during SA National Parks Week

From the 8th to the 13th September 2014 SANParks welcomes the public free of charge with the only exceptions being Namaqua National Park and Boulders ...

22 August 2014

20% discount on accommodation at Bontebok National Park

This offer applies only to bookings made via the Bontebok National Park Reception. No discount will apply to bookings made online. The discount applie...

14 January 2014

Update on the floods at Bontebok National Park

Bontebok National Park is open and all operations are back to normal. The river view camp sites however will remain closed until further notice....

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