Tankwa Karoo National Park in South Africa
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Known for it’s clear crisp sky, Tankwa Karoo National Park is a favourite for seeing the beauty and majesty of the universe’s bright lights. A park of dry desert and moonscapes with a mix of rich vegetation in other parts. This National Park is more than 4 times it’s size when it opened in 1986 and has continued to reintroduce wildlife into the National Park.
With Campsites, Cottages and guesthouses you get to stay in a place far removed from everyday life and feel nature surround you wherever you go. The horizons are vast, the cliffs, sheer and the sky, well amazing is the only word for Tankwa Karoo National Park. Have a break here and enjoy nature as it is.
If you are into your motorbiking, check out some of the videos in the playlist below. This place is beautiful for that perfect ride.
Some additional information from Scott Ramsay here.
SANParks e-brochure here.
Maurice
Below find stories and adventures for Tankwa Karoo National Park.
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Videos and Playlists for Tankwa Karoo National Park
Details
| Contact Details | Telephone Number +27 (0)27 341 1927 Address Tankwa Karoo National Park P.O. Box 299 Calvinia 8190 South Africa GPS: Main Gate: S 32° 24′ 02.7″ E 19° 50′ 34.6″ SANParks Map Website www.sanparks.com |
| Nearest Airport | Cape Town International, (CPT) (289km away) |
| Size of Park | 146 373 ha |
| Opened in | 1986 |
| Park Map | SANParks Tankwa Karoo Map |
| Closest City/Town | Calvinia / Sutherland / Tulbagh |
| Habitat | Desert, Grassland |
| Average Temperature | Summer: Max: 31°C Min: 12°C Winter: Max: 15°C Min: 1°C |
| Average Rainfall | 110 mm |
| Common Animal Species | Gemsbok, Springbok |
| Animal List | Eland, Red Haartebeest SANParks Tankwa Karoo Animal List |
| Bird List | Burchell’s Courser, Ostrich, Common Greenshank SANParks Tankwa Karoo Bird List |
| Unesco World Heritage Site | No |
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Gallery
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