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Andrew Thompson
GB
Visited:
December 2017
Reviewed: Feb 16, 2018
Email Andrew Thompson | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A 1-night stop-over which was good, but may have more to offer
The well-watered grass just in front of the chalets attracts some extremely tame wildlife, including the unbelievably cute Damara Dik-dik - a small species of antelope. Equally close when we arrived but a lot less cute were Warthog and Chacma Baboon. The Baboons in particular have a reputation for mischief, so my advice would be to keep your wits about you when they are about.
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park also yielded some excellent bird sightings, with a resident pair of Verreaux's (Black) Eagle on the impressive cliffs, and when we visited (at the end of the dry season), there were good numbers of sunbirds, weavers and the magnificent African Paradise Flycatchers. We were also entertained by a raucous gang of Green Wood-Hoopoes, plus Purple Rollers, Hornbills, Swallow-tailed Bee-eaters and many other species.The park is situated at the base of some impressive red sandstone cliffs which dominate the landscape, and mark the edge of the plateau itself. At the time of our visit the arrival of the first rain showers had brought an emergence of butterflies, which made a real spectacle.
The accommodation chalets are situated some distance from the other facilities, which means a bit of a walk to the restaurant, which is not so much fun in the rain or at night. However if you are camping, then the campsite is more centrally sited. The chalet I stayed in was clean and perfectly acceptable, and the bed was comfortable, but don't expect any frills here. The bathroom was basic but functional and everything worked.
The service at the restaurant was typically laid back (i.e. slow) and the quality of the food was okay.
As with many of the other rest camps run by the NWR, allow plenty of time for checking out on your day of departure.
Jill Hope Germain
US
Visited:
June 2025
Reviewed: Jul 5, 2025
Email Jill Hope Germain | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Greg Lightfoot
AU
Visited:
January 2026
Reviewed: Jan 19, 2026
Email Greg Lightfoot | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wide open spaces with a variety of wildlife.
Plateau is well worth the effort to scale.