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Tietiesbaai Campsite (Cape Columbine Nature Reserve)

West Coast · near Paternoster · Western Cape Nature reserve camp

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A small sandy cove with granite rocks and coastal scrub at Tietiesbaai
Tietiesbaai, Cape Columbine Nature Reserve, West Coast. Photo: Hendrik van den Berg, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0. Credits

A seafront campsite in the 263 ha Cape Columbine Nature Reserve, about 5 km from Paternoster on a gravel road that a sedan can manage. There are 60 sites for caravans and tents with flush toilets, warm showers and taps, but no power points or lights, and campers bring their own braai. The reserve also has the Cape Columbine lighthouse, built in 1936. Bookings are taken in writing only, pets are not allowed, and vehicles may not drive on the beach.

Known for

  • Ocean frontage
  • Historic lighthouse
  • Sea kayaking and fishing
  • Written bookings only

On site, per our sources

6 facts
Pet-friendly
No
Power points
No
Hot water
Yes
Caravans OK
Yes
Swimming
Yes
Ablutions
Yes
Sites
60

Anything not shown here wasn’t stated by our sources (or they disagreed), so we left it out. Confirm with the operator when you book.

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