Spekboom Tented Rest Camp
Spend a night in the middle of the main game viewing area, immersed in the sights, sounds and smells of the wild all around you.
Staying over in one of the camp’s tents allows you to catch a rare glimpse of nocturnal animals drinking from the nearby waterhole.
Please note that Spekboom Tented Rest Camp is temporarily closed for bookings.
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Activities
- Spot animals drinking at the waterhole through the viewing slots in the Spekboom Hide.
- Visitors overnighting in the tents can watch the waterhole at night. A good flashlight is essential for moving around the fenced-in hide at night and spotting animals at the waterhole. Please do not shine lights directly in animals’ eyes.
- Go on a self-drive game drive during the day and return to the tents before sundown.
See the Park’s Activities for a comprehensive list.
Facilities
- Communal kitchen.
- Communal bathrooms.
- Each tent site has its own braai stand.
See the Park’s Facilities for a comprehensive list.
Useful Information
Check-in/out Times
- Check-in: 13:00
- Check-out: 10:00
Guests must remain within the fenced Spekboom Hide between sunset and sunrise and may not access the rest of the game area during that time.
Travel Information
The Spekboom Tented Camp is situated in the Spekboom Hide which is accessible via the Southern Access Road in the Main Game Area and is about 27km from Matyholweni Gate and Camp. The camp is located about 12km drive away from Addo Rest Camp.
Fauna and Flora
See the Fauna & Flora pages of the Park for more information.
5 Things To Seek
- Spotted hyena
- Lion
- Black-backed jackal
- Fiery-necked nightjar
- Buffalo
Contact
See the Contact page of the Park.