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  • 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  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  Now that I have been here I figured I made a mistake and misread the reviews...but I did not!
    This place is not for everyone. I never new its... read more proximity to Afrika Burn and this should have guided me.
    Our chalet's carpet had not been cleaned in ages, the tent windows could not zip up and were flapping and the music was incredibly loud. We opted out of staying over and went straight home.
    If you are keen on spending your days at the bar with a crowd, this will be a great place. This is a 'kuier plek'.
    If you are expecting a quiet Karoo spot, with views for ever, this is not it.

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    Tanya R
    April 22, 2019
  • star rating  We arrived at Stonehenge (Tankwa Tented Camp) Thursday afternoon, we were shown to our tent, everything very clean and tidy. Had a wonderful evening at the bar and entertainment area... read more with a lovely dinner. Had lots of fun rest of the werkend, love the Karoo, good for the soul, getaway from everything, no TV, no news. Wifi is only available at Reception.

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    AnnelineM12
    August 17, 2020
  • star rating  On an impromptu adventure motorcycle trip from Cape Town, a friend and I made our way through the Cedertberg from Wupperthal, via the Old Postal Route, to the R355 (the... read more longest stretch of road in South Africa without a town or fuel station).

    After a hot, hard, technical day of riding, the Tankwa Tented Camp was an oasis in the middle of nowehere. We were greeted by warm, friendly staff, with refrigerated, moist cloths to clean up and cold beer in the bar.

    We hadn't booked, but luckily two of the tents were available. The beds were comfortable, the linen was clean - it was all we needed. We could not have asked for more, especially considering where we were. A (simple, but more than hot enough) shower later, we went back to the bar for a few beers before a hot dinner. The chops, wors and pap were perfect.

    If we weren't so knackered form the ride, the trucker in the bar, or the overlanders making their way down to Cape Town would have offered more than enough entertainment in the absence of TVs and cell phone reception. If you find yourself bored, go outside and look at the night sky, free from light pollution for hundreds of kilometers in any direction. If you are still unsatisfied, or unamazed, you probably shouldn't be in this part of the world anyway.

    In the morning, my bike's key broke. The owner, Wessel, went out of his way to help me resolve the issue, which we did (without having to bore anyone with the details).

    A quick drive around the burn site, where Arika Burn is held every year, took us past a big herd of Oryx, some red hartebeest in the distance, and a lot of sandgrouse. There is something quite magical about seeing wildlife in this desolate place.

    If you find yourself considering a drive along the R355, do stop at the Tankwa Tented Camp. As an added bonus, listen to Valiant Swart's "Die mystic Boer" while you watch the sunset over that majestic and unique landscape.

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    dphll
    March 21, 2018
  • star rating  Spend the long weekend at this gem in the Tankwa Karoo. Hats off to Deon and Martin running the show from behind the counter at Onverklaarbar, and all the staff... read more we encountered - what a friendly team! JP & Laetitia were gracious hosts, showing us how to really experience all the property has on offer. The solitary walk is a must, and be sure to time your activities to take in the sunrise and sunsets. If you ever need to just get away from screens and people, and have some proper time away, this is the place to go to.

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    P-J B
    June 21, 2022

Due to the remote location of Tankwa, the best way to contact us is by WhatsApp

GPS: -32°.20 / 19°.43

071 078 4400

tankwatentedcamp@gmail.com

Emergency number: 023 0040123

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