Namaqua National Park

[Flutterby]

Namaqua National Park is situated approximately 495 km north of Cape Town and 22 km northwest of Kamieskroon. It has an area of more than 700 km2. The park is part of Namaqualand, an area covering 55,000 km2 located within the semi-desert Succulent Karoo biome. This biome is a biodiversity hotspot with the largest concentration of succulent plants in the world. The park also has an arid environment with succulent plants. During early August and September, dry valleys of Namaqualand are transformed into a beautiful wonderland with wildflowers. Namaqualand is home to the richest bulb flora of any arid region in the world and more than a 1 000 of its estimated 3 500 plant species are found nowhere else on earth.

Accommodation

Skilpad Rest Camp

It provides 4 chalets, each with 2 single beds in the bedroom and a ¾-sleeper couch (suitable for 1 adult or 2 children) in the open plan living room / kitchen. A dining area is available on the enclosed veranda and an indoor fireplace and an outside braai area is also provided.

The units come equipped with ceiling fans and 220V electricity. One unit (#3) has been adapted for use by guests with challenged mobility. The kitchen is fully equipped with crockery and cutlery, cooking utensils, glassware, a 4-plate stove, microwave, fridge / freezer combo, kettle and toaster.

Chalet (CH2/4)

- 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
- 220V Electricity
- 3/4 Sleeper Couch suitable for 1adult / 2 Children
- Airconditioned bedroom
- Ceiling Fan
- Enclosed veranda with dining area
- Indoor fireplace, braai area outside
- Limited road network for sedan vehicles
- No shop, restaurant or filling station in Park
- Open plan lounge / kitchen area
- Provide own firewood!
- Wc and shower

Namaqua Flowers Beach Camp

SANParks working together Chiefs Mobile Safari Camp are setting up a temporary tented camp at Namaqua National Park to operate during the flower season. The temporary camp will operate from 1 August to 30 September 2011, but bookings are open from 14 March 2011. The camp will be operated by Chiefs Mobile Safari Camp on a full board basis (all meals) including activities. Meals will be served in a communal dining tent.

Guests also have the option of a set itinerary for a 2 nights & 3 nights/weekend.
Dome tent, with canvas patio cover providing shade for two director’s chairs.
Two single beds.
One pedestal.
Battery powered energy saving LED light.
Bath towels.
Personal amenities including soap and conditioning shampoo.
Private but adjacent shower and chemical flush toilet.
Warm water provided at pre-arranged shower times.

[Lisbeth]

Namaqualand: Unpredictable beauty

[nan]

I was there... the " 3/4 Sleeper Couch suitable for 1adult / 2 Children " was not really very "suitable" for an adult
but the park... WOW... it is