Visitor Tips
- No shop, restaurant or fuel station available inside the Park. These are available 5km away in the town of Swellendam.
- Doctors, pharmacies, vehicle repair, fuel and police services are available in Swellendam.
- Late arrivals will be subject to a R200.00 escort fine from the main gate to the rest camp. Please advise reception in time if you will be late so that an escort is arranged in advance.
- Bontebok National Park is a great day-visit location. Recently upgraded day-visitor facilities at “Die Stroom”.
- As outdoor lighting in camps is limited, a torch/headlamp is required when walking outside at night.
- Remember to bring along a flashlight, grill, firewood, angling equipment, bathing suit, walking shoes, camera, binoculars and wildlife reference books.
- Consult the Swellendam Publicity Association or Tourism Office for places of interest and activities in and around the area.
- No power boats on the river.
- No private generators allowed at caravan or campsites.