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eco-destinations in the Northern Cape are as scenic
as Witsand Nature Reserve and even fewer boast the luxury
accommodation we offer our visitors. Witsand Nature
Reserve is a scenic park, teeming with bird life, including
the Namaqua sandgrouse, sociable weaver and Africa's
smallest raptor - the pygmy falcon.
Only we can offer you sensual,
flowing white dunes - twenty to sixty metres high
- surrounded by copper-red Kalahari sand, Acacia woodland
and the Langberg Mountain range. Home of the famous
‘Brulsand’ or Roaring Sands of the Kalahari.
Under the right conditions, these dunes utter an eerie
rumble when disturbed. Although the dune vegetation
is generally-speaking sparse, it is complex and not
easy to identify the different plant communities.
On the plains surrounding the dunes, the vegetation
is characteristically Kalahari Thornveld invaded by
Karoo-type vegetation.
Chalets superbly positioned for
privacy and a real Kalahari experience.
Each
chalets consists of:
• three separate bedrooms.
• one and a half bathrooms.
• an open plan kitchen/living area.
Each chalet is fully equipped
with:
• kitchen utensils.
• bedding and towels.
• an outside fireplace for braai’s.
Bungalows:
• Accommodate a total of 20 guests.
• There are three rooms sleeping four people
and four rooms sleeping 2 people.
• Communal ablution and field kitchen facilities
available.
• Bedding is provided, bring own towels.
Caravan and Camping:
• Accommodate 60 people.
• There are ten sites.
• Each site is fitted with water, electrical
points, and generous fireplaces with a light.
• The ablution facilities are of the highest
quality.
• Facility for washing dishes and clothing lines.
Stay in one of the specially designed luxury chalets
and enjoy a true Kalahari experience.
Package includes:
• Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.
• A complimentary bottle of wine to be enjoyed
with your typical Kalahari style dinner.
• Guided walk on the Botanical Meander.
Activities
Kalahari Mountain View 4X4 Sand Route:
• Situated on a farm, 20km from Witsand.
• You will have the opportunity to drive on
the famous red Kalahari sands and dunes.
• A stunning picnic site under a large camel
thorn tree housing an impressive and very active sociable
weaver's nest.
• The route is 23km long with an additional
4km up a mountain slope, with various difficulty levels
experienced en route.
Adventure and Extreme Sports:
• The entire reserve is open to hikers.
• Witsand is renowned for the fact that there
are no restrictions where visitors can go on foot.
• Dune Boards for rent.
• Bicycles for rent.
Relaxation:
• The region is regarded as the finest area
in Africa for stargazing.
• Photographic opportunities are endless, with
the dunes, blue skies and all the natural assets of
Witsand.
• Bird watching and game viewing.
• Guided tours by management (by prior arrangement).
• There is a swimming pool on the reserve for
use by picnicking visitors, campers and bungalow guests.
• A separate swimming pool for the exclusive
use of chalet guests.
Botanical Meander:
• 3km walking trail through Kalahari veld, with
43 marked plant species.
• Picnic site and outdoor museum on the trail.
View-sites:
• Two view-sites each fitted with an information
panel.
Environmental Education Facility:
• A special environmental educational rate is
offered to approved groups.
• Refer to reception for more information.
Team Building Package:
• Team building exercises arranged by professional
guide.
• Prebook 3 weeks in advance.
• Bookings done through reception.
Directions to Witsand:
Recommended
route from Johannesburg:
• Estimated driving time is 8 hours.
• Travel to Kuruman via Vryburg on the (N14).
• Travel 45km to Kathu and from Kathu 27km to
the Olifantshoek turnoff to your right.
• 4km outside of Olifantshoek on your way to
Upington (N14).
• Turn left towards Witsand (well sign posted).
• Gravel for another 75km to Witsand.
• Do not turn off at Postmasburg signpost -
our road is clearly sign-posted.
Recommended route from Upington:
• Estimated driving time is two and a half hours
(220km).
• From Upington take the (R64) to Groblershoop,
approximately 110km.
• Before entering the town turn left towards
Griquatown.
• Travel another 59km on this road.
• Turn left at the Witsand turnoff (road well
sign-posted).
• From there another 45km gravel road to Witsand
(follow the signs).
Recommended route from Kimberley:
• Estimated driving time is 3 hours (275km).
• From Kimberley take the (R64) towards Griquatown
and Upington.
• From Griquatown take the road to Groblershoop.
• 80km after Griquatown on the road to Groblershoop,
turn right at the Witsand sign.
• From there another 45km gravel road to Witsand
(follow the signs).
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