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  • star rating  We arrived on Friday for the Nell wedding, what an experience throughout the weekend. Henk thank you for your hospitality, good laughs, amazing experience and that silence when the sun... read more went down...never in my life did I experience that special moment with tears of happiness...as you realise how small you are in this world. Deon, Chantal and the barman Grey thank you for your smiles, helpfulness and friendliness. The food was excellent, bedding in tents neat and clean. We will definitely visit again!!! We left with a sore heart on Sunday!!!

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    Muggie01
    October 6, 2020
  • star rating  This was the third visit for me, but a first for my wife. We rented a chalet (number 3). The chalet was spotless and overlooked the vast nothingness of the... read more Tankwa. Tankwa is possibly the most unique place you’ll ever come across partly because it is so remote but because of sense of something indescribable...just magic. Deon met us and immediately made us feel so welcome. A few drinks at Onverklaarbar and we were set for the evening. However, Deon had more tricks up his sleeve. We went to watch the sunset , armed with G&Ts and a tie to honour the sunset and at the same time to watch the full moon rise.
    After that a table was set up for us on a roof top with candles to enjoy a braai under the full moon. I could carry on, but let me say just this. There are very few places I have been to that provide this level of personal service that is down to earth and simply incredible.
    Thank you Deon and your crew. See you soon!

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    Tripilot007
    October 17, 2019
  • 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  I spent 26 days in this camp and it was a great period. Elzebeth and Wessel welcome you and take care about your bush comfort. Expect bush lifestyle indeed with... read more a smiling staff, great sky all the day, hot showers after the sundown, clean bedding under your tent, solid breakfast with strong coffee, Afrikaans meals for your quiet diner, clear tasty drinking water, and ice cubes as you wish for your drinks at the raw bar... and if your addiction to wifi persists after a few moments in this unique silent place lost in the middle of nowhere, you still have the privilege of remaining connected to the default world via a voucher.
    If many bikers hit the dirt road and land here, if some burners are noisy some evenings to share their happiness, you have some lovers of the Karoo who can explain the beauty of the landscape around a great fire prepared by the hosts.
    Enjoy the camp site.

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    Leaping_Frog
    March 28, 2019
  • 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
  • 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. More

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    JoS2846
    August 21, 2020

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

GPS: -32°.20 / 19°.43

071 078 4400

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Emergency number: 023 0040123

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