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Mountain Zebra National Park, SANParks

Mountain Zebra National Park, SANParks

Contact Details

Name of hostsSAN Parks - Natures Valley Rest Camp.
Tel:+27 (0) 27 341-2366
fax+27 (0) 27 341-1815
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Description

Mountain Zebra National Park

The craggy heights of the Mountain Zebra National Park's Bankberg embrace rolling plains and deep valleys, and have become an entrancing preserve for the Cape mountain zebra. The proclamation of the park in 1937 saved these animals from extinction, and currently their population stands at 300 where they roam 28 412 hectares of land. Other mammals found here include the cheetah, Cape buffalo, black rhino, eland, black wildebeest, red hartebeest and gemsbok, while mountain reedbuck and grey rhebok frequent the higher areas. Caracal occupies the niche of primary predator.

Accommodation

  • All accommodation is serviced daily and provided with bedding, towels and soap.
  • Doornhoek Guest House, a restored Victorian homestead, accommodating 6 persons, three bedrooms, en suite bathrooms (bath), fully equipped kitchen.
  • Four-bed family cottages, each with two bedrooms, bathroom and partially equipped kitchen.

Camping

  • Caravan and camp sites with communal ablution facilities. Camp sites equipped with 220V power points.
  • A maximum of six persons, one caravan with a side tent and one vehicle, or one tent and one vehicle, or one autovilla or one motorised caravan will be permitted per site.
  • The camping area is sited on a mixture of earth and grass. Lawn-type grass struggles to grow in the park conditions.

Vital Information

Day Visitors

For people staying in Cradock, Mountain Zebra offers an excellent day visitor destination. There are a couple of picnic sites in the park to cater for day and overnight visitors.

Fuel Stations: Petrol/ Diesel

Vehicle fuel is available in all parks (or is available on the park periphery):

  • South African legislation stipulates that fuel stations will accept legitimate petrol/fuel/garage/credit/debit cards or cash as a form of payment for any fuel purchase.

Office Hours

1 October to 31 March - 07:00 to 19:00
1 April to 30 September - 07:00 to 18:00

Hints & Tips

  • Remember to bring along a hat, walking shoes, sun block, camera, binoculars and bird and mammal reference books. Hikers on both nature trails and overnight trail must carry sufficient water.
  • Warm clothes are essential for the winter months.
  • Visitors can only alight from vehicles at restcamp, picnic spots and certain marked areas.
  • Pets are not allowed in national parks.
  • Firearms must be declared at the entrance gate where they will be sealed. The seal will be broken upon departure.
  • Motorcycles or bicycles are not allowed.
  • Medical, pharmaceutical, vehicle repair and police services available in Cradock.

Rates

Daily Conservation Fee for 1 September 2009 to 31 October 2010

South African Citizens and Residents (with ID):

R22 per person, per day

SADC Nationals (with passport):

R44 per adult, per day
R22 per child, per day

Standard Conservation Fee :

R88 per adult, per day
R44 per child, per day

 

Tariffs for 1 September 2009 to 31 October 2010
10% on camping and family cottages from 1 - 13 June and 13 August - 19 September
Unit type
No. of units
Rate
Base
Max. beds
Add. Adult
Add. Child

Campsite CK6P (with powerpoint)

20

R145

1–2

6 people per site

R48

R24

Family Cottage FA4

17

R620

1-2

4 single beds

R144

R72

Family Cottage FA4Z (accessible to the mobility challenged)

2

R620

1-2

4 single beds

R144

R72

Doornhoek Guest House GH6

1

R1 380

1-4

2 double and 2 single beds

R248

R124

Family Cottage
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Directions

How to get there Mountain Zebra National Park is situated about 12km from the town of Cradock in the Eastern Cape. Cradock is accessible via the N10 highway and the Park is situated on the R61 between Cradock and Graaff-Reinet. There are signposts within the town of Cradock to direct you to the Park. Gate Hours 1 October to 31 March: 07:00 - 19:00 1 April to 30 September: 07:00 - 18:00 Approximate travelling distances: * 3 hours from Port Elizabeth (domestic airport) * 9 hours from Cape Town (international airport) * 9 hours from Johannesburg (international airport) * 4 hours from Bloemfontein (domestic airport) * 9 hours from Durban (domestic airport)