Goegap Nature Reserve
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Andre H
Cape Town, South Africa548 contributions
Aug 2021
We visited the Reserve on the 24 Aug 2021 & it was a nice experience. There are many picnic spots throughout the Reserve with some amazing views over the fields of flowers. It takes about 45mins to complete the whole tourist flower route. There are 4x4 routes which cost a bit extra. Accommodation is also available in the Reserve. Day visitors cost R30pp . The Reserve is about 15km outside of Springbok & worth a visit while in the area.
Written August 27, 2021
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mrd4430
Marana, AZ84 contributions
Jan 2023
We visited this reserve two days in a row as we ran out of time the first day. It was very warm both days but we did a portion of the hike that went up and up and had incredible views. We wanted to do the self drive but ran out of time so came back the next day. The drive was very nice and we mainly saw lizards and zebras. We never saw anyone else the entire time we were there, probably because of the heat. Nice restrooms were available near the main parking lot.
Written January 27, 2023
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Deon K
13 contributions
Jun 2021
me and my group of 14 were to camp at Goegap Nature Reserve during our recent safari to the Northern Cape. Due to a brewing storm, the staff graciously allowed us to upgrade at minimal cost to the group huts which made our stay extremely enjoyable while the winds were gusting and the rain were falling. Great staff!, Great scenery and very affordable! Thanks Goegab!
Written July 9, 2021
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SouthAfricawithlove
South Africa2,130 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Beautiful reserve with friendly staff. There are many 4 x 4 tracks, but we just did the circular route. Really stunning nature scenes. One word of advice. The staff were extremely friendly, but it took forever to pay the entrance and fill in forms and then again at the gate lost 10 minutes to checking the paperwork again. How they manage on busy days makes me worry.
Written August 29, 2021
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JPStarr
Grand Junction, CO201 contributions
Aug 2023
This reserve is only a few minutes outside Springbok. There is a "Tourist Route" that takes you around a 13 km loop that passes through some beautiful terrain. This loop can be loaded with wildflowers during the South Africa spring and provide excellent flower photo ops. You can drive this loop in less than an hour (or quite a bit longer if you are stopping to take photos like we were). You do not need a 4-wheel drive to do this loop. There are longer drives in the park (up to 90km loops) that require 4-wheel drive and could take all day to complete. I did not drive one of these but they looked to pass through some amazing scenery. The real time to visit this park is in the July-September wildflower season when the park transforms into an incredible color palette.
Written August 25, 2023
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dixiepeach
Kansas City, MO9,508 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We loved our drive through the park despite the overcast, drizzly weather. The flowers were simply stunning. We stopped at the visitor center, watched some ladies baking bread over a charcoal fire, bought some hot chocolate and strolled through the succulents garden. The tourist trail was a beautiful drive, about 14 kilometers. Entrance fee for seniors is about $1 USD.
Written August 22, 2023
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StevenF
Johannesburg, South Africa112 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Having just arrived in Springbok at around 14h00 we looked at activities and a trip to Goegap was one. We arrived at around 15h00, late for a visit to a reserve but we didn't really have a care. 2 vehicles were signing in before us, about 5 min in total at the office and we were at the gate. Gate check in was a non event. No time for any 4x4 route, We did the 45min tourist route, a circular viewing route with some amazing views. It's a good serene stroll thru a part of the reserve and inexpensive. Worth doing if you have not too much time and want to be outdoors.
Other than the flowers, we saw.some.amazimg picnic spots. Definitely with spending some time at one
Other than the flowers, we saw.some.amazimg picnic spots. Definitely with spending some time at one
Written September 9, 2021
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Hardus d
Potchefstroom, South Africa26 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Enjoyed the mountains and rocks and plants. We didn't see any animals on the short scenic drive but still enjoyed the scenery. Park is beautifully kept and enjoyed the picnic spots where we had lunch. Will visit again during flower season
Written May 22, 2022
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Emma B
Somerset West, South Africa14 contributions
Apr 2021
My friend and I spent two nights camping in Goegap - we had the entire campsite to ourselves. We did a walk (closer to 9km than the specified 6km), which was a great way to see the reserve. We did the 13km light vehicle route and saw the Hantam's zebra. Spectacular quiver trees. Must be a sight in flower season!
Written May 5, 2021
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Dorothy A
Vereeniging, South Africa13 contributions
Sep 2020
This quiet lovely piece of Africa was a wonderful surprise on our trip to the Northern Cape. The flowers were still in full bloom and the photo opportunity was magnificent. The reserve was quite well maintained, except for the picnic tables, which should be cleaned regularly
Written September 29, 2020
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Do you have selfcatering chalets from 20 -24 Aug. We are two pensioners
Written July 28, 2019
I don't know for sure but I'd be surprised if they didn't allow them in.
Written June 9, 2019
Please can I have contact number for the Goegamp Nature Reserve. The ones I am able to find don't exists.
Written January 9, 2019
Guess you've tried 00 27 (0)27 718 9906
Written January 12, 2019
How do you get to the reserve from cape town? Are there tours that run or would I need to rent a car and drive?
Written November 20, 2018
It's a 7/8 hour drive, easy driving, straight up the N7. Probably the best way to get there. There are plenty of good places to stop overnight if you want to break the journey.
Written January 12, 2019
We would like to book 2 x campsites at Goegap please advise how we go about doing this. Thank you Caroline
Written October 2, 2018
There's at least one campsite in the reserve and there's one on the edge of Springbok. If you contact the reserve they should be able to help.
Written January 12, 2019
Hi,
Does anybody have any info on the chalets at Goegap reserve. I have seen a number of references to Bush huts but also reference to chalets but I can’t find a website with actual pictures, booking contact details or information on the chalets. A number of websites refer to the Bush huts which appear to be huts in a camp ground with shared facilities but I’m after a self catering chalet with private facilities. Do these exist on the reserve and who do I contact to book?
Thanks for your help
Written March 23, 2018
Hi, just out of curiosity, is the 4x4 route strictly 4x4 low range only, or can it be done with a high clearance AWD or 2-WD Diff lock?
Written February 5, 2017
any car wit good ground clearence can drive there. not realy 4x4 just ruff and bumpy some places
Written June 9, 2017
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