Commando Drift Nature Reserve Campsite

Karoo Heartland · near Tarkastad · Eastern Cape Nature reserve camp

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An ECPTA reserve around Commando Drift Dam, in the Karoo near Cradock and Tarkastad, with six tent sites served by ablutions and two caravan sites with electricity. The reserve has dolerite and sandstone cliffs, hiking trails, a mountain bike loop and the Palingkloof jeep track, and you can fish or bring your own boat. Gates open 06:00 to 19:00 in summer and 07:00 to 18:00 in winter.

Known for

Dam-side camping
Two powered caravan sites
Palingkloof jeep track
Own boat allowed

On site, per our sources

2 facts

Power points: Yes
Ablutions: Yes
Sites: 8

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Commando Drift Nature Reserve Campsite

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