Situated in the ZF Mgcawu district, Askham offers 2 self-catering campsites. ZF Mgcawu is a district located in the northern region of the Northern Cape province. The landscape is defined by the expansive, arid plains of the Kalahari Desert and the fertile green corridor created by the path of the Orange River. The regional economy is primarily supported by commercial irrigation-based agriculture, particularly viticulture, alongside significant mining operations and a growing tourism sector. The natural environment features rugged dunes, unique desert vegetation, and protected riverine corridors. These geographic attributes provide accessible environments for adventure sports, bird watching, and exploring the remote, desert-dominated wilderness areas that define the northern interior of the country.
The Northern Cape is a vast, arid province featuring open desert landscapes that accommodate distinct caravan and camping experiences. The terrain is defined by the red sand dunes of the Kalahari in the north and the flat scrubland plains of the Karoo to the south. Despite the dry environment, the Orange River cuts across the region, creating a fertile corridor that supports numerous well-equipped, waterside caravan parks. In the western region, the rocky landscape of Namaqualand hosts popular seasonal flower displays. The provincial climate brings significant temperature shifts, with intensely hot summer days and winter nights that frequently drop below freezing. These environments provide a quiet, remote backdrop for extended caravan tours, river fishing, and stargazing under clear night skies.
R600· x 2
Deep in the red sands of the Northern Cape, Dreghorn Kalahari Game Farm offers a quintessential desert experience near the border of Namibia and the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. This destination is a sanctuary for those seeking the profound silence and immense starlit skies that only the Kalahari can provide. Surrounded by rolling dunes and hardy camel thorn trees, the farm is a working game ranch where the rhythmic sights of gemsbok, springbok, and eland grazing against the orange horizon define the daily pace of life. The camping area features a few stands, each thoughtfully positioned to maximize the sense of vast, open space. The sites are intentionally kept rustic to harmonize with the wild environment, offering sandy level ground that is perfect for off-road caravans and rugged rooftop tents. While the setting feels wonderfully remote, campers are provided with essential comforts, including clean communal ablution facilities that utilize the farm’s own borehole water. One of the highlights of a stay here is the access to the farm’s extensive network of tracks, ideal for self-drive game viewing or adventurous mountain biking through the dunes. For those looking to cool off after a day in the sun, the swimming pool at the main lodge area provides a refreshing respite with views over a nearby watering hole. Whether you are sipping a sundowner as the desert heat fades or gathering around a crackling camel thorn fire, the atmosphere is one of authentic, unpretentious wilderness.
R580· x 2
Prepare for a camping experience that is truly at one with nature at Loch Maree. Here, the camps are intentionally left unfenced, allowing you to immerse yourself completely in the wild heart of the Kalahari, with the open veld right on your doorstep. This is a destination that will challenge any preconceived notions of the Kalahari as just an empty desert. It is a place of surprising and rich abundance, a landscape teeming with unique flora and fauna that has sustained life for millennia. A stay here is a journey into ancient human history. This very land has been home to the San people for more than 20,000 years, making these nomadic hunter-gatherers the oldest permanent residents of Southern Africa. By camping here, you are connecting with a landscape that holds a deep and powerful cultural significance, a place that has been respected and understood for countless generations. It’s a chance to experience the Kalahari not just as a tourist, but as a respectful guest in an ancient land. The beautiful tree and savannah veld is a paradise for nature lovers. It is alive with a rich and diverse birdlife, from the fascinating, busily constructing colonies of social weavers to majestic eagles and the striking Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill. The landscape also supports a variety of iconic wildlife. You can see South Africa's national emblem, the Springbok, roaming freely across the hot sands, and you may even be treated to the incredibly rare and special sight of the Scimitar Oryx, a species now classified as extinct in the wild. It is this unique blend of cultural depth and rare natural beauty that makes a stay at Loch Maree an unforgettable experience.
