Steenbokkie Nature Reserve

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  • Family site on a working farm and private nature reserve
  • Hikers' and bikers' haven: a 30-minute drive from Karoo National Park
  • Meet the farm animals, and the springbok and wildebeest that wander in
Springbok, wildebeest and … donkeys? Oh my! If your getaway dreams revolve around safaris and meeting the animals, make your way to Steenbokkie Nature Reserve, a family-friendly site 10 minutes’ drive from the town of Beaufort West in Western Cape, South Africa. Steenbokkie is a top spot for meeting the South African wildlife: springbok and wildebeest regularly have a nose around the site, and Karoo National Park – where you can get up close with giraffes, zebra and oodles more – is only half an hour away. There are also loads of tame farm animals on site, which kids in particular will enjoy meeting. For exploration out of the wild, head to Beaufort West to get a taste of local history. Start with the historical walking tour of the town, then make your way to the Christian Barnard Museum where you can learn all about the man who performed the world’s first human-to-human heart transplant. Before heading back to site, sign yourself up for a birding safari or a fossil exploration of Karoo National Park and climb aboard a donkey cart tour to see the Karoo area in the local style – you might even be lucky enough to get a glass of champers to ease your way. Wander back to Steenbokkie, stopping at the supermarket on the way, and fire up the barbecue or get a potije bubbling over the campfire, then tuck in to dinner while gazing at the stars. If you want to treat yourself, there are oodles of restaurants in Beaufort West to try out.

Site type

Tent sites 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
RV sites 10
Travel trailer sites 10
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Hikers’ paradise

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

Steenbokkie Nature Reserve

R61 road

Beaufort West

Western Cape

South Africa

6970

Directions

Timezone

Africa/Johannesburg +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

-32.3398°N
22.65791°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Donkey carts, birding safaris and fossil explorations might be a good start, but exploring Karoo National Park (half an hour’s drive from Steenbokkie Nature Reserve) on your own two feet is a must. There are plenty of trails of varying difficulties to follow, but the Fossil Braille Trail (adapted for visitors with vision impairment), Bossie Trail, 11-kilometre long Fonteintjieskloof Trail and Karoo Erdvark Trail come highly recommended. If you’re one of the people who think walking ruins a good game of golf (just go with it), you may want to leave the hiking boots back on site and instead head for the greens at the Beaufort West Golf Club, 15 minutes away. You can also crack out your two-wheeled friend and clamber into the saddle for some biking adventures – if the routes above are just a little tame for you, turn your wheels towards the Hillandale MTB route about an hour and a half’s drive away.

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  • Does Steenbokkie Nature Reserve have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Steenbokkie Nature Reserve dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Steenbokkie Nature Reserve? Donkey carts, birding safaris and fossil explorations might be a good start, but exploring Karoo National Park (half an hour’s drive from Steenbokkie Nature Reserve) on your own two feet is a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Steenbokkie Nature Reserve?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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