De Rust Accommodation at The Travelling Tortoise Campsites Karoo
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    • FEATUREPet Friendly*

The Travelling Tortoise Campsites is a highly recommended property for self catering in De Rust for anyone visiting the Karoo region.

About The Travelling Tortoise Campsites

The Travelling Tortoise Campsites are ideal for families looking for a peaceful beak away in a remote location. This is the ideal place for a weary traveler to visit and wind down. Do as the tortoise does – wind down slowly.

Accommodation

The six campsites are set within the Karoo bush. Each site have a clean drinking water point, and shade. Two sites have power points but because we are off the grid power is limited to small appliances.

For those who prefer to steer clear of the wind and rain, why not cosy up in the sanctuary of a substantial shell. The Torthouse is furnished with a double bed and makes use of the campsite ablution facilities. There is a small kitchenette with a fridge and outside there is a gas burner and braai.

On Site Facilities

There is a large communal braai, but campers can braai on their own site. The ablution block is close to all the sites. The large swimming pool, a must in the Karoo summer, is on the site.

Terence The Travelling Tortoise has returned from his travels, and will greet you at the gate. Children can sit on his back and he will take them up the track – albeit slowly.

Come and enjoy Turtle beach – a first in the Karoo, white sand, palm trees and cousins of the tortoise in the pond. Got to be seen to be believed.

There is an adventure playground with a zipline.

Pets

Pets are welcome by prior arrangement only. Pets are not to be left alone. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

Attractions

Nearby attractions include the spectacular Meiringspoort Pass with its waterfall, The Cango Wildlife Ranch and ostrich show farms in Oudtshoorn and the world famous Cango Caves.

Features you'll appreciate

  • pet friendly
  • swimming
    pool
  • always on
  • parking
  • braai / bbq
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Bathroom (separate)
  • Smoking: allowed

On Site

  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Parking (off street)
  • Pets allowed (by arrangement)
  • Reception (24 hours)
  • Swimming pool

Loadshedding Facilities

What is loadshedding? It refers to the temporary suspension of electricity provided by Eskom, South Africa's electricity provider, to reduce consumption and thereby the load on the national grid. To compensate, South African property owners are turning to solar power, inverters with backup batteries or in some cases generators to keep the power on, wherever feasible.

  • Inverter and backup batteries
  • Solar power
  • Solar or battery-powered portable lights

Food & Drink

  • Braai / barbeque (BBQ)

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Travelling Tortoise Campsites

Qty: 6
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

The six campsites are set within the Karoo bush. Each site have a clean drinking water point, and shade. Two sites have power points but because we are off the grid power is limited to small appliances. There is a large communal braai, but campers can braai on their own site. The ablution block is close to all the sites. The large swimming pool, a must in the Karoo summer, is on the site.

  • Bathroom (separate)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type

The Torthouse is pretty basic, but cosy, and is ideal for those who would prefer the sanctuary of a substantial shell. The Torthouse is furnished with a double bed and makes use of the campsite ablution facilities. There is a small kitchenette with a fridge and outside there is a gas burner and braai.

  • Bathroom (separate)

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Guest Reviews

2 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

Beautifull and unique. Will definitly return. Fantastic owner and host.

February 2024

Maryann E. (GEORGE)

Verified reviewexcellent

We were on a flower roadtrip from Namkwaland and stayed at Travelling Tortoise , last day on our way back home - a fitting end to our trip , owner was excellent from giving us directions to campsite , greeting us on arrival , hot showers and off grid , brilliant . Well worth a visit and they will see us on our next trip.

August 2023

Pieter R. (Adelaide)

Verified Host

  • Telephone & email verified
  • Host identification on file
  • Proof of address on file
  • Host on SA-Venues.com for 6 years

Need to Know

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 12h00
Check-out by 10h00

Payment methods accepted by the property EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Host on SA-Venues.com for 6 years

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