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  • star rating  So about 40km away from the Tankwa Tented Camp on my Adventure motorcycle, a sharp stone cuts my rear tyre bad enough that I could not plug it. ... read more Stranded alone on that endless road on the first day of my week trip, with no one in sight, I start imagining spending the night freezing or being eaten by some Tankwa animal. A half an hour later, a trokkie stops and offers help…. It is no one other than Deon, the Manager at Tankwa Tented Camp. He was returning from Worcester on a supply run and as luck would have it, he came past in my moment of need. We tossed my helmet and gear on to the back of the trokkie, whereafter he opened and gave me a much needed cold beer, chatting all the way back to the camp. On arriving at camp, he got some booked in and settled, and then introduced me to my next hero, Chucky! This guy is mechanically brilliant, in no time he hooked up his bike trailer to his vehicle and we were on our way to fetch a very lonely bike. Within a few hours, we were back at the camp, where Chucky told me to forget about the bike and go have something to eat and drink. I had planned to help him the next morning, but on arriving at his small workshop, the bike was already offloaded from the trailer... So about 40km away from the Tankwa Tented Camp on my Adventure motorcycle, a sharp stone cuts my rear tyre bad enough that I could not plug it.

    Stranded alone on that endless road on the first day of my week trip, with no one in sight, I start imagining spending the night freezing or being eaten by some Tankwa animal. A half an hour later, a trokkie stops and offers help…. It is no one other than Deon, the Manager at Tankwa Tented Camp. He was returning from Worcester on a supply run and as luck would have it, he came past in my moment of need. We tossed my helmet and gear on to the back of the trokkie, whereafter he opened and gave me a much needed cold beer, chatting all the way back to the camp.

    On arriving at camp, he got some booked in and settled, and then introduced me to my next hero, Chucky! This guy is mechanically brilliant, in no time he hooked up his bike trailer to his vehicle and we were on our way to fetch a very lonely bike. Within a few hours, we were back at the camp, where Chucky told me to forget about the bike and go have something to eat and drink.

    I had planned to help him the next morning, but on arriving at his small workshop, the bike was already offloaded from the trailer and the rear tyre removed.

    Within an hour, Chucky had found and fitted a good second hand tyre from his stock of tyres. With a smile, he gave the bike back to me with inflated tyres and wished me well on the next stage of my journey!

    As I write this, I am in Knysna after having ridden 100s of kilometres on Chucky’s tyre! Mostly on gravel backroads through the vast Karoo.

    Thank you to Deon, Chucky, Grey and Kathy for going out of your way to fix my tyre and make my stay pleasant!

    See you soon! More

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    Vagn-Anelda
    October 4, 2021

  • star rating  One of the most beautiful places on earth. Bedding is crisp and clean,staff are friendly and welcoming,food is great. No cell reception but wifi is available. Great for your soul... read more and a privilege to spend time surrounded by such beauty. The reflection walk and sundowners on the koppie is a must to do. Henk and his staff will make you never want to leave.

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    reneerD7357LW
    October 6, 2020

  • star rating  All the space in the world to find yourself. We went with a group of friends for a special celebration and had such a good time. The hosts cannot do... read more enough to make it a unique experience and seem to know exactly what you need. From the welcome, to the drives, to the walks, to incredible sunsets, to the party and to the space to explore....thank you......came away feeling I had grown and found myself. The accommodation captured the sun rises and the ablutions were great.....we are going back soon!

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    LyndaT278
    October 20, 2020

  • star rating  I'm in love with this place of open roads, open skies, open hearts and open minds. I've met so many wonderful people here, most of all the manager Deon Joubert,... read more for whom absolutly Nothing is too much trouble and who manages everything with a  graceful ease that belies how much hard work is actually going on to ensure every guest gets everything they need and more. Original site of the legendary Afrika Burn, this is a vast dreamspace of peace, freedom,  fun and adventure. An immense playground scattered with epic art-works of breathtaking creativity. It's impossible to describe the boundless generosity of spirit that is etched into its soul. All this within a vast dreamscape of unspoiled geological wonder, infinite horizons,  psychedelic sunsets and a dazzling nightsky. If u want to chill with family and friends, wonder for days without seeing a soul and/or party up a storm in the bar or by the pool, u can't Not be delighted inspired and  rejuvenated here. But beware... Ull never want to leave and ull always dream of returning.

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    JoS2846
    August 21, 2020

  • star rating  if you are in the Tankwa you need to visit Tankwa Tented Camp. we spent a day there and i will be coming back just to spend more time at... read more the camp. the people are friendly and helpful and accommodating. the bar is a must see.

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    JohannG_13
    June 19, 2018

  • star rating  Tankwa Tented Camp is well worth a visit if you are looking for warm South African hospitality, wide open spaces and something unique. The tents are very comfortable and for... read more the hosts Elzebet and Wessel and their team nothing is too much trouble. We'll be back!

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    nigel434
    May 7, 2018

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