CradleLicious Farm Camp
- Quiet site 10 minutes drive from the UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind
- Maropeng visitor hub 10 minutes’ drive; Bothongo Wondercave 15 minutes
- Café, restaurant and chill-out area; fishing and stargazing available
It’s not every day you can pitch up near a UNESCO World Heritage Site – but at CradleLicious Farm Camp, you get to do exactly that. Set between the Magaliesberg mountains and the summer-seasonal waterways, the site is in Gauteng province, 10 minutes’ drive from the Cradle of Humankind, birthplace of the earliest ancestors of modern humans. Once there, expect heavenly sunsets on cloudless nights, crackling fires as the evening darkens, stargazing deep into the night and the call of jackals nearby…
This nearly wild farm site combines untamed nature with handy 21st-century amenities while maintaining its African heritage. Facilities include choose-your-own grass pitches, a coffee shop, local dishes served in the restaurant (or available as takeaways) and a covered chilled space where everyone can hang out and discuss their day’s adventures.
The fun stuff? Fishing is available on site, you can splash around at swimming hole and dogs are welcome – please keep them under control around the grazing cattle. Practical details? There’s a modern shower block and security 24/7.
Campground type
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10Open all year
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.- A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
Powered grass and earth campsite
Max. persons unlimited Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: unlimited
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Primitive grass and earth campsite
Max. persons unlimited Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: unlimited
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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 Wild swimmingAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access Well-lit pathNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
CradleLicious Farm Camp
13 Zwartkrans
Lower Ridge Road
Krugersdorp
Gauteng
South Africa
1715
Directions Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
-26.01687°N
27.71611°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
First stop the Cradle of Humankind? Start your visit at Maropeng (10 minutes’ drive), the official visitor centre where you can learn about human fossils discovered in the limestone caves and take an interactive journey through time. Combine your trip with a tour of NIROX Sculpture Park (also 10 minutes), where sculptures of the human form are scattered over landscaped gardens.
Your best chance of spotting Big Five animals locally is at Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve (15 minutes), where lions, giraffes and zebras roam free; take the self-drive safari to spot them all, and then go underground to see the glistening stalagmites and stalactites in Bothongo Wondercave (also 15 minutes).
Further afield, you can stroll across monumental Hartbeespoort Dam (45 minutes) for glorious mountain views, take a drive around the reservoir or go boating and fishing on the water. Nearby is the Monkey Sanctuary, Hartbeespoort (40 minutes), safe haven for rescue lemurs and monkeys.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does CradleLicious Farm Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is CradleLicious Farm Camp dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near CradleLicious Farm Camp? First stop the Cradle of Humankind? Start your visit at Maropeng (10 minutes’ drive), the official visitor centre where you can learn about human fossils discovered in the limestone caves and take … Read more
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