TANKWA KAROO NAT PARK | ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

TANKWA KAROO NAT PARK | ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW | SOUTH AFRICA

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TANKWA KAROO NATIONAL PARK | ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Tankwa Karoo National Park is situated about 320km North-East of Cape Town on the border of the western and northern cape. It is known for its epic scenery, harsh environment and remoteness. Please note that Tankwa is a fully self-sufficient park ie if you don't bring it, you wont have it.
I spent two days in Tankwa Karoo exploring and showing you only the best park has to offer. I overnighted in the De Zyfer cottage and drove up the Gannaga pass, did the Watervlei 4x4 route and stopped at a few more unique an interesting places.
Tankwa is an amazing place and reminded me so much of home, Namibia🇳🇦 I can recommend Tankwa to everyone, just keep in mind that just like the Karoo this park is beautiful, but extremely basic and remote #travel #5410africa #southafrica #travelAfrica #overlandingAfrica
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00:00 Intro
01:09 How to get there
02:45 Reception
03:32 Gannaga Pass
04:36 Watervlei 4x4 route
06:53 Accommodation options
08:47 Things to do
10:49 inside my cottage
13:30 9 useful tips
15:02 Outro
Official SAN parks site: www.sanparks.org/parks/tankwa/
Google maps link: goo.gl/maps/SE1rTX9rro1kG1kA8
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Accommodation:
5 x locations with cottages
2 x formal campsites (with facilities)
Many informal sites (no facilities)
Things to do:
Stargazing; Animals, birds & plants, the Ganagga pass, 4x4 routes, wild camping, mountain biking, hiking and more.
Facilities:
Check-in, Basic wifi at reception, wood R40 a bag, accept credit cards
What they don't have:
Shop, bar or restaurant; Not even water or coca-cola; no fuel; no cellphone signal. Nearest fuel is in Middelpos 50km from reception.
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@rorysullivan4913 19 күн бұрын

Impressed with your presentation. More videos of the dry areas eh Karoo, Richtersveld would be good.

@enjoypladecorrals 4 ай бұрын

i had a smile on my face all the time, thank you! I like the warning watch oncoming traffic cause its one way. Well did you see anyone at all on these empty roads? I am a birdwatcher so for me it would have wildlife!!

@quintusvandermerwe4138 2 жыл бұрын

Your video is most probably the best I watched for a long long time. There are a lot of beautiful overland videos out there, BUT NONE gives good descriptions and tips like yours do! Well done!

@NickfrNamibia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Quintus, that's the idea behins the channel. I dont make the most beautiful, ill admit, but I try and fill them with the info fellow overlanders will need

@misterkrispy8010 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Nick, love your video.

@eugenekeyser139 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick,good video,got all the information I needed

@alanjones8603 2 жыл бұрын

Great one mate. Very useful. Can’t wait to visit.

@dolfvc228 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks ! Will be going there with my bike one day .

@Touk764 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video Keep it up 👍🏽 💪🏽

@clydef8549 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Nick. Great video.

@NickfrNamibia 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clyde, decided that I'll need to up my game if this project/channel is going to be a success, so very happy for the positive feedback!

@mimi1998bb 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another lovely video 👏🏾🔥

@NickfrNamibia 3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much😁 heading to Botswana on Sunday, more good videos on the way!

@stephaniemohrmann3526 3 жыл бұрын

Tankwa has a special place in my heart. It's energy grabs you!

@NickfrNamibia 3 жыл бұрын

It was amazing, my first time there and reminded me so much about Namibia

@englandBASED 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video man

@NickfrNamibia 3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much!!!

@m.e7676 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely trip Well done video

@NickfrNamibia 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it & thanks Meshal!

@NomadicBackpacker 3 жыл бұрын

Another great job Nick

@NickfrNamibia 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Trevor! appreciate to positive feedback. Hope ur enjoying Guatemala😁 ill mail you, we should have a virtual coffee sometime & catch up! thats a coffee over zoom😂

@willtour69 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome - well done. Makes me want to go back there TODAY!

@NickfrNamibia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rudolph, the Tankwa is an extra special place

@bobthomson3164 3 жыл бұрын

fantastic looking place and full of history

@NickfrNamibia 3 жыл бұрын

correct! really enjoyed the park, reminded me so much of home🇳🇦 glad you enjoyed the video Bob!

@adelecupido8493 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, beautiful park, will be visiting soon, thx again for very important information u shared, best wishes & good travels

@NickfrNamibia 2 жыл бұрын

thanks Adele🙂glad you found it useful and thanks for watching

@tobiasjfmostert Жыл бұрын

Dankie, een befokte video! Jy het my inspireer!

@NickfrNamibia Жыл бұрын

Dankie Tobias

@wilnalourens3339 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the visit with you. Thank you

@NickfrNamibia Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it🙂

@deriusnorris4463 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning

@NickfrNamibia 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Derius, glad you enjoyed it!

@rather_be_camping 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video bro. Nice one…

@NickfrNamibia 3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much Nico, appreciate the comment!

@Unplugged_Bits 2 жыл бұрын

I will be riding my bike through Tankwa, very helpful video... Thanks

@NickfrNamibia 2 жыл бұрын

Pleasure🙂 perfect place to take a bike, have fun!

@raevermeulen3267 2 жыл бұрын

One of our favorite places in South Africa and will will return time and again for as long as we can. Thank you for your videos, good information.

@NickfrNamibia 2 жыл бұрын

I completely fell in love with this place😍 and its always a pleasure!

@Touk764 3 жыл бұрын

We plan a trip from Paris to South Africa and you can be sure we will visit tonkwa after seeing your video

@NickfrNamibia 3 жыл бұрын

glad to hear that! and Namibia my home country?😁

@conloubser 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video! Love your classic SRX.

@NickfrNamibia 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Con, enjoying the old Hilux very much!

@conloubser 3 жыл бұрын

@@NickfrNamibia I have an SRX myself, 2.5 D4D, set up for touring ... love it to bits.

@NickfrNamibia 3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion the best for touring Africa, but people say I am bias😂

@timmiebuchner9283 2 жыл бұрын

I liked this video. Very good sound track, specially for the hard hearing elderly person like me. This is the only way that I will ever see any Karoo. I can not travel like that. Keep up the good work and make more videos like this. thank you.

@NickfrNamibia 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear Timmie and thanks for taking the time to comment. I'll keep this in mind for future videos🙂

@africalisa 3 жыл бұрын

Very good manners :) :)

@NickfrNamibia 3 жыл бұрын

haha thanks!

@johannfourie7979 2 жыл бұрын

Like your video. Booked 5 to 7 Sept 22 camping at perdekloof then on to Mokala Nat Park. Nice work, planing a trip to Namibië 2023/2024.maybe you can give us advice by the time we go you way. Keep wel and save

@NickfrNamibia 2 жыл бұрын

Yes of course, welcome to send me an email 5410africa@gmail.com, enjoy the Tankwa🙂

@NickfrNamibia 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video! hope you enjoyed it. Few things I missed and please feel free to add some of your own tips in the comments below. I'll update the pinned comment every so often with your replies. 1. Tankwa padstal/shop has free wifi and is closed on Wednesdays 2. The cottages are all different and unique. I stayed at the De Zyfer cottage, the picture is of the Tankwa guest house 3. The roads are not that great in some sections. I did not have any issues, but if visiting with a sedan stay on the main roads. Tip from J Mus (Oct 21): Take a tyre repair kit or a 2nd spare (I agree). Take your own drinking water, as the water tastes awful. Thanks J👍

@jacopieterse4325 8 ай бұрын

Dude i miss your videos

@christianmagna5318 Жыл бұрын

I thank you for the beautiful detailed video, I have already driven a few times by motorcycle in South Africa, the TANKWA KAROO I have not yet driven, but I think after your report must also be wonderful with the motorcycle.

@NickfrNamibia Жыл бұрын

You will love it with the bike

@jmus6494 2 жыл бұрын

Just come back from Tankwa. Spectacular. Go prepared with tyre repair kit or possibly 2nd spare tyre. Any car problem is a major disaster with huge distances and nothing around. Take drinking water. The water is awfull. Enjoy . There is no place like it

@NickfrNamibia 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you had a good time, hopefully no tyre problems? Cant agree more, no place like it!

@garyleonard4009 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. What type of camera are you using

@NickfrNamibia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary. That was done with a gorpo 8, most of my vids are. I use a 10 at the moment

@emanuellorivi3904 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick beautiful. When will you visit Tanzania?

@NickfrNamibia 3 жыл бұрын

I cant say for sure, Tanzania is probably a year or two away

@NickfrNamibia 3 жыл бұрын

and thanks😊

@diasmatamu4529 2 жыл бұрын

Am beginning to like your videos but why do you travel alone every time?

@NickfrNamibia 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I do, i think ill expand on my answer in next weeks Travel Tuesday video

@johanpretorius9768 Жыл бұрын

Who is this parks manager

@NickfrNamibia Жыл бұрын

I have no idea, never met a park manager, only the people at reception

@Overlorddz 8 ай бұрын

Lots of burned cars by the side of the road and weird Boer estate signs about Jesus and such.

@NickfrNamibia 7 ай бұрын

lol

@alongatravel 3 жыл бұрын

Have you, finally, cloned yourself?!:) You have views of your car driving now!... unless your Frank learned how to drive himself leaving you outside? I would be a bit worried about that if I were you…:)

@NickfrNamibia 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂you are funny, yes i taught frank to drive himself, next i will send him to school, so that he can learn to write and then get a job. He must start paying his share of the bills😂

@alongatravel 3 жыл бұрын

@@NickfrNamibia Haha. Just keep in mind, he might just drop you off once he leart all that... from the picture entirely!;)... Anyways - you guys (Frank and you) enjoy your trip and keep showing us Africa! :)

@NickfrNamibia 3 жыл бұрын

@@alongatravel definitely will do! heading to Botswana next, cant wait😁 be safe that side!!!