Aquacade Camp, Vioolsdrift, Northern Cape
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Telephone: +27 (0)27 761-8777, Facsimile: +27 (0)27 761-8777, Mobile: +27 (0)84 291-8833
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » Caravan Parks & Camping Sites » Self Catering Chalets & Cottages » South Africa Guest Farms » South Africa Self Catering » DESCRIPTION: Aquacade is located on the banks of the mighty Orange River, haven to numerous bird species. It offers a peaceful atmosphere filled with beautiful river views, silent, starry nights, listen to the cry of the African Fish Eagle, sunsets over the mountain ranges of the Richtersveld and great facilities. Aquacade is also an excellent stopover on your way to the Richtersveld or Namibia. Vioolsdrift is situated on the South African side of the border between South Africa and Namibia on the N7 in the northern part of Namaqualand which is bounded by the Orange River. Aquacade is a holiday resort on a small Lucerne farm only 10km from the borderpost to Namibia on the Kotzeshoop road which also leads into the Richtersveld area. The resort is on the banks of the Orange River, accessible with any vehicle and offers mainly self-catering accommodation, camping and river rafting. The Richtersveld: While the river runs west for almost its entire course, it curves northwards below Vioolsdrift and encloses in the crook of its arm a wide stretch of land known as the Richtersveld. The Richtersveld area with its rare plant species and succulents offers excellent 4x4 routes, spectacular scenery and interesting historical attractions. When its September the thirstland is in full bloom. Magnificence,enough to make your journey worthwhile. ACCOMMODATIONSelf-catering accommodation Fully equipped chalets that accommodate up to 4 persons. Each chalet is air-conditioned with en-suite bathroom, braai area and stunning river views. Camping Campsites are private and on grass each with a braai area, camp kitchen with sink, work top, table and benches, reed lapa or trees providing shade, power point and lights and close to an ablution block with hot water showers. Additional facilities Fully licensed bar with DStv Pool table Fishing Rafting trips Swimming pool Safe swimming area in the river 4x4 routes Bird watchingRafting Trips"The Only True Mountain Desert in South Africa" This unique tours starts from Aquacade at Vioolsdrift on the banks of the Orange River. The 2-man inflatable rafts are easy to control and allows for a safe guiding through a few fast flowing rapids that occur on the expedition. Two qualified river guides, equipped with the necessary experience will guide the trip through the Richtersveld desert Reserve. No previous experience or any level of fitness is required. The rafting trips is not a race - you will relax and have time to admire the beautiful scenery, swim and even do fishing. We offer half day rafting trips to 4 day rafting trips (contact us for rates). All meals, transport and equipment is included.HISTORY OF VIOOLSDRIFTBefore Namibia and South Africa were connected by a bridge, it is told that a lone Nama, nicknamed "Jan Viool", who lived on the banks of the Orange River, would guide travelers through the river at the shallowest part called a "drift", hence the name, "Vioolsdrift". The first of many farmers who came to Vioolsdrift was Hendrik Beets, with only his wife Johanna, their kids and dreams of a better life to keep him company. As farmers came, the face of Vioolsdrift slowly changed. Hard people on hard land, with little to work with and transport problems, because there were no real roads to use and no means of getting water on their land, the farmers finished work on a canal in 1934 with little outside help. Hendrik's wife with her two daughters and three other workers worked on the road. The problem with crossing the river was first solved in 1956 when the bridge, we still use now, was built. |
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DIRECTIONS: From the South: When you drive from Cape Town via Springbok to Vioolsdrift, you have to turn left just infront of the borderpost. You then drive on the gravel road for 10 km's untill you see our sign and then turn right towards our camp and the river. From the North If you arrive from Namibia, you must go through the South African borderpost and directly after it turn right onto the gravel road. You then drive on the gravel road for 10 km's untill you see our sign and then turn right towards our camp and the river. MAP: Available at: http://www.sa-venues.com/visit/aquacadecamp/map.php |
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