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Staff very friendly, and the cottage was very nice. A unique experience in a park where the protection of endangered species seems to be be a priority.
About the Lodge
Dolerite hills and wide, rolling koppieveld plains are some of the imagery which gives Mokala National Park its serene and comfortable character. A place of sand swept scenery and intermittent grasslands, it is also home to the charming Haak-en-Steek Rest Camp - a self serving camp site with rustic cottage and camping facilities, hearkening back to the park's true camping spirit.
Accommodation at Haak-en-Steek is provided either in the camp's campsite area, or a self catering rustic bungalow.
Campsites do not come with on-site kitchen utilities - outdoor braai (barbecue) areas are supplied.
Guests staying in the bungalow have one double and two single-beds, a gas powered kitchen (stove, fridge-freezer etc), kitchen utensils and cutlery at their disposal, as well as access to ablutions and shower facilities.
There is no electricity available at the bungalow.
Activities available to guests of Haak-en-Steek rest camp include 4x4 trails and game drives, bird watching excursions, walking and hiking trails and backpacking, and fantastic game viewing at nearby waterholes. A back-to-basics bush camp, Haak-en-Steek offers no electricity, gas geysers or kitchen area - the ultimate self catering experience.
The nearest vehicle filling station lies 52 km from the Mokala National Park main gate - there is no fuel available in the park itself.
Intra-park road networks are of a high quality.
Eland, Gemsbok, Zebra, Black Rhino and White Rhino, Roan Antelope, Red Hartebeest, Tsessebe, Mountain Reedbuck, Giraffe, Gemsbok, Red Hartebeest, Tsessebe, Wildebeest, Steenbok, Disease-free Buffalo, Kudu, and Ostrich, all make their homes in the Mokala National Park.
Bird enthusiasts can find the Kalahari black-chested prinia and Karoo rufous-eared warbler, cinnamon-breasted bunting, freckled nightjar, short-toed rock thrush, melodious lark.
To Mokala National Park:
• Take the N12 route to Cape Town from Kimberley.
• 57km from Kimberley, on the Hayfield / Heuningneskloof Crossing, turn right on a gravel road.
• Travel 21km until you get to the gate of Mokala National Park on your right hand side. The main Administration and Reception Building is a further 7km inside the park. Allow about 90 minutes’ drive from Kimberley to the main lodge.
• From Cape Town, follow the N12 north, pass Hopetown. 65km north of Hopetown, turn left on the Hayfield / Heuningneskloof Crossing. Travel 21km until you reach the gate of Mokala National Park.
GPS: 29 12.775 (South), 24 19.579 (East)
Staff very friendly, and the cottage was very nice. A unique experience in a park where the protection of endangered species seems to be be a priority.
Our family enjoyed the isolation at H e S and could really recharge our batteries. The facilities were great and we especially enjoyed the boma and the animals at the waterhole. What an experience!!!
Accommodation options
Bungalow (BD4D)
| Dates | Base rate | Extra adult | Extra child | Unit Sleep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2023 — 21 Sep 2023 | $ 97 | - | - | 4 people |
| 22 Sep 2023 — 31 Oct 2023 | $ 107 | - | - | 4 people |
From $ 97
For 4 people
- 1 bedroom with 2 single beds - 1 double bed in kitchen area - Braai facility in lapa - Gas fridge / freezer - Gas stove and oven - Hand basin - Kitchen - No aircon - No electricity - No Smoking - Perimeter view - Utensils - Wc and shower
