Guest reviews for Bontle Camping Site

30 Jan 2012

Bontle Camp

"We were 4 guys, had a wonderful time in the "wild". Could have been Serengeti, sitting watching buck going by. The rhinos in the camp - amazing!"

- Mr Ayers (SA)

26 Jan 2012

Marakele

"Wonderful relaxing week. Particularly enjoyed the open camp-site and the rhinos. The mountain drive and scenery were spectacular, as were the vultures.
Disappointing was the main section where very few animals were seen. Limited road access prevents visitors from getting to sections where game congregate. Seems all the good sections are off limits to public as they are allocated to private concessions. The front office and shop were dirty and neglected but the staff were very helpful and friendly."

- WW Schwim (South African)

14 Jan 2012

Jan 2011

"Extremely hot but lovely. Game viewing and night drive were disappointing. Time is better spent at the camp site relaxing and enjoying the game that comes past. Not very kid friendly but they did survive. Over trip was great."

- Cheryl Mclellan (RSA)

10 Jan 2012

Bontle Camping Site

"Excellent! Thanks"

- Venesse (South Africa)

06 Jan 2012

Marakele

"Camping site very nice - weather very hot , so a swimming pool could be a big attraction. Map could be upgraded as some roads are not shown.
Trip up the mountain is spectacular."

- Ian Smith (rsa)

02 Jan 2012

Bontle Camping Site

"Die kamp het aan al ons vereistes voldoen. Skoon wasgeriewe, altyd warm water, en... Renosters op ons voorstoep! Ons het baie baie diere gesien, en n onvergeetlike "Baie hoog" uitstappie na die Aasvoel uitkykpunt gehad. Ons het ook langs die 4x4 roete, die Cheetah se voetspore gesien! n Bonus, was die lekker donderstorm, en baie lekker reen daarna!! Ons het dit baie geniet!"

- Carl Allen (sa)

17 Dec 2011

Bontle bó!

"Dis ons derde keer in Bontle karavaanpark en dis elke keer 'n wonderlike ervaring. Die aandstiltes en die sterreprag betower ons en die besoeke van die renosters in die kamp bly 'n besondere adrenalienervaring. Beveel die karavaanpark aan vir natuurliefhebbers."

- Ds Andries Nel (SA)

31 Oct 2011

Marakele

"We loved Marakele, such a beautiful place. The bathrooms were clean, dustbins and fireplaces at the campsites were cleaned daily. My only complaint would be that the staff running Bontle camp were unfriendly and arrogant and they drove around the camp at very high speeds disregarding the safety of children and animals."

- Kate Ellison (South African)

31 Oct 2011

Our Bontle Experience 21-23 October 2011

"The staff were friendly, polite and informative and we were made to feel very welcome. The camp is well situated close to a water hole with most of the camping sites under tree cover. The ablution blocks and washing up facilities are kept spotless with adequate hot water. The mountain drive is spectacular and although we didn't see 4 of the big five, we had a very close up sighting of 6 rhino which was magnificent."

- Heinz Paetzold (South Africa)

24 Oct 2011

Bontle Camping Site

"What I like to share with you is the clean ablutions and the friendliness when you arrive at the gate that make a weekend excellent."

- D H Booyens (SA)

12 Oct 2011

Bontle Camping Site

"The range of habitats in Marakele Nat Park made the birding good and the scenery great. We saw a good number of mammals as well. The staff, particularly at the reception and gate, were well-informed and helpful.

The map provided was a bit difficult to follow, it was not to scale."

- Steve Mitchell (South African resident)

26 Sep 2011

Bontle Camping Area

"The unfenced camping area overlooking the water hole was a huge plus point as well as clean and neat ablution facilities. Some camp sites are not clearly demarcated with power points and braais awkwardly situated and also very little shade. Overall a very pleasant camping experience."

- Willie Brill (RSA)

01 Aug 2011

camping facilities

"The floors of the ablution facilities are at present being tiled (not quite sure why, it was perfect before!). The quality of workmanship is extremely poor, obviously there is also no proper supervision of the work. Over weekends (your busy time) loose tiles, bags of tile glue etc are lying everywhere, making it difficult to use the facilities..."

- Niel Crafford (rsa)

27 Jun 2011

Are we all shy?

"First off all a big thanks to the two Guys at the gate who waited for us untill 17H45,as we phoned to tell them we will be late.Unfortunately they were the only friendly staff we met the weekend. The rangers we met in the veld could not get away from us quick enough and did not answer any questions we asked.
Is there maybe a change that the camping area can get some attention.Just cut the grass around and it will be a lovely campsite. It was lovely and quiet and a good place to rest, I know that nobody pay any attention to the feed back but have a nice day."

- Chris Nel (South African)

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30 May 2011

No big 5

"We read about the no fence experience - and as this is rare in SA decided to go there. The website and entrance gate specify that this is big 5 country and even the list we got from the gate - the lady that assisted us as the gate confirmed all were there. It was only after 3 days when we decided to go on a sundown drive the ranger told us there were no buffalo. We would like to see this in the reserve. The facilities were clean until the weekend traffic arrived and messed up everything. We would recommend that the bushcamp become available again soon for people like us that wants to camp in big 5 country but without drunk neigbours and babies screaming all night. It would be great if a wild camp can be put up at the end of the 4x4 trial for the serious campers. We also see that the warthogs are not controlled well probably because there are little natural predators.
Thanks anyway for a nice experience. The views are fantastic."

- GM Jacobs (SA)

06 May 2011

Bontle Camping Site

"We had a very short overnight stay however we were very impressed with the lovely bushveld park. the camp setting was great and we enjoyed viewing the animals on the open plain. Camping facilities were adequate and clean. Thank you."

- Harpur (South African)

05 Mar 2011

Bontle Camping Site

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