On the southern boundary of the Northern Cape you will find the Tankwa Karoo National Park, with it’s stunning landscapes which include the Roggeveld Escarpment, the Tankwa Desert, and the 1000ha Oudebaaskraal Dam, one of the largest private farm dams in South Africa.
The Park is a bird watcher’s paradise, with birds such as the notorious Burchell’s Courser, the Black Eagle, Blackheaded Canary, Snake Eagle Cape Bunting and Bokmakierie. Karoo wildlife include the Gemsbok, Black-backed Jackal, African Mole, the Leopard, Grey Rhebok and the Cape Mountain Zebra. Accommodation exists of self catering cottage units, camping sites (with no running water or ablutions) and the Tankwa Guesthouse. The Gannana Lodge on top of the Gannaga Pass is privately owned.
Activities at the Tankwa Karoo National Park:
- Bird Watching
- Mountain Biking
- Swimming
- Canoeing
- 4×4 Adventure Trail
- Picnicking
- Hiking and Nature Trails
- Self Drives in the Wildlife Area (demarcated roads)
Contact Details for South African National Parks:
Central Reservations
Tel:
012 428 9111
Website:
www.sanparks.org
