| Skoorsteenberg Farm & Campsite Zwartbosch Private Nature Reserve | 9.5/10 | Remote Quiet | “We love… the desolation, the peace, the lack of humans”. “We were the only people staying on the farm for four days”. 15.5km dirt track. |
Overview
Skoorsteenberg Farm & Campsite
Off-grid camping | Dark skies | Remote farm setting | Wild camping available
Skoorsteenberg is a working farm in the Tankwa Karoo along the R354 between Ceres and Middelpos. The farm offers traditional camping, remote wild camping and self-catering cottages. What makes it stand out for SA Quiet Camp is its location in one of South Africa’s most isolated landscapes, surrounded by vast open spaces, minimal development and exceptionally dark night skies.
Skoorsteenberg Farm & Campsite Facilities
🐢Terrain Open Tankwa Karoo plains, mountain and farm setting
⚡Power No electricity (off-grid)
💧Water Water available at campsite
🚻Ablutions Shared ablution facilities
🏕️Site Type Main campsite, wild camping sites and self-catering accommodation
🛣️Road Access Main campsite accessible by normal vehicle; wild camps may require high-clearance vehicle or 4×4
⚠ Skoorsteenberg Farm & Campsite Need To Know
Camping Main campsite, wild camping sites and self-catering accommodation available
No Power Off-grid experience. No electricity at campsites.
Activities Stargazing, hiking, wildlife viewing, photography and exploring the Tankwa Karoo
Working Farm Expect farm activities, livestock and a genuine Karoo farm environment
Peaceful Remote location known for solitude, silence and exceptionally dark night skies.
📍Skoorsteenberg Farm & Campsite Location
Google Maps: Tankwa Karoo, near Middelpos
Region: Tankwa Karoo, Northern Cape
Distance: Approximately 300km from Cape Town (depending on route)
Access: Located on the R354 between Ceres and Middelpos. Main campsite accessible by normal vehicle; some remote wild camps may require a high-clearance vehicle or 4×4.
Book Skoorsteenberg Farm & Campsite
Tel: 082 724 7489
Website: baviaans.co.za