Verneukpan Rest Camp

Verneukpan is ideal for nature lovers, photographers and the camping lovers pursuit of magnificent sunsets and sunrises, wide-open spaces, blue skies, desert colours and unique beauty. Come and experience the breathtaking and captivating sight of the full moon rising over the horizon!
The clear starry nights are any campers dream with unpolluted skies, situated just outside the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) area. On a crisp wintery evening the Milky Way will feel so close you can nearly touch it! Bring your tent, camping trailer or offroad caravan and come and enjoy the peace and silence.

This is truly “roughing it up “! There is no electricity or phone reception, so be prepared We are 100% off -grid. The nearest town is Kenhardt which is 79 km away. Please also make sure to fill up your vehicle at the nearest town when coming in. There is no running water so please bring your cans of water with you. There is also no designated camping spots you can stand wherever your heart desires.
Also note there is no ablution facilities.

You need to bring whatever you need to be self-sufficient for example drinking water, lights , braai rosters, shower, shovel, waste bags and enough fuel. Also make sure to leave them pan in the same condition that you found it. We do not want bags, plastic, cigarette butts or toilet paper left behind. Please take back everything including your waste. You are welcome to make a fire, so you may bring firewood for the cosy fire.