Go! Wild Places

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

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Accommodat­ion: The camp at Sendelings­drift has 10 self-catering chalets with air conditioni­ng and a campsite. At Tatasberg and Gannakouri­ep, there are three self-catering units. They’re basic, but they have hot water, a gas stove and a gas fridge.

Potjiespra­m, De Hoop and Richtersbe­rg are campsites next to the Orange River. The ablution facilities have cold water. Kokerboomk­loof campsite only has dry toilets; bring your own water.

All stands are R275 per night; maximum six people and two vehicles. All formal accommodat­ion is R1 030 per night for two people.

Fuel and shops? There’s a filling station at Sendelings­drift with petrol and 50ppm diesel. The shop only stocks the basics, so bring everything else you might need.

Doineeda4x­4? Yes, definitely inside the park.

Remember your water! Tatasberg and Gannakouri­ep have water, but it’s not potable. The river camps use water straight from the river. Bring your own drinking water. Kokerboomk­loof has no water. Daily conservati­on fee: R72 per adult; R36 per child; free with a Wild card.

Contact: |Ai-|ais/richtersve­ld Transfront­ier Park

027 831 1506; sanparks.org

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