Ymansdam is situated near the Tankwa Karoo National Park at the foot of the Roggeveld Mountain, about an hour's drive from Calvinia.
Guests can choose between four campsites that also have ablution facilities. Please note that tents are not provided and guests have to bring their own. At night guests can relax around the camp fire and look up at the starry skies while enjoying the unbelievable fresh air so akin to the Karoo.
Ymansdam also has a fully equipped self-catering Cottage that is ideal for two or three people. The Cottage has an en-suite bathroom, open-plan kitchen and lounge as well as a veranda with a fireplace and a splash pool.
Visit Ymansdam and taste, experience and smell the lovely Karoo.
Please note that various facilities and services are available on the premises. These include purchasing wood, braai areas under trees, meals by arrangement, outside ablution facilities and a warm shower. We also have a farm dam and hiking trails, walking, biking, 4 x 4 trails, bicycle touring and birdwatching are some of the activities to partake is as well as donkey cart rides are available by appointment. We also have farm animals that can be viewed by the children.
Ymansdam Camping & Self-catering Cottage
Calvinia, Hantam Karoo - Accommodation
Ymansdam Camping & Self-catering Cottage in Calvinia
Facilities & Activities nearby:
Facilities available at Ymansdam Camping & Self-catering Cottage,Calvinia, Hantam Karoo
Facilities
- Braai/Barbecue
- Hiking
- Indoor Fireplace
- No Credit Card Facilities
- Parking on Premises
- Swimming Pool
Activities Nearby
- 4 X 4 Trails
- Bird Watching
- Game Drives
Nearby Towns:
Alternative accommodation near Calvinia, Hantam Karoo
| TOWN, REGION | DURATION | DISTANCE |
|---|---|---|
| Calvinia, Hantam Karoo | Current | Current |
| Nieuwoudtville, Hantam Karoo | 1 hour 0 mins | 70.1 km |
| Loeriesfontein, Hantam Karoo | 1 hour 9 mins | 81.2 km |
| Loeriesfontein, Hantam Karoo | 1 hour 11 mins | 82.4 km |
| Williston, Hantam Karoo | 1 hour 40 mins | 116 km |
| Tankwa Karoo National Park, Hantam Karoo | 2 hours 28 mins | 143 km |
| Brandvlei, Hantam Karoo | 2 hours 10 mins | 151 km |
| Sutherland, Hantam Karoo | 2 hours 17 mins | 161 km |
| Carnarvon, Hantam Karoo | 3 hours 29 mins | 245 km |
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+ OPEN FULL MAPGPS Co-Ordinates: 19° 57' 58.8" E / 32° 5' 14.9" S
By Car / Driving
Driving to Ymansdam Camping & Self-catering Cottage in Calvinia, Hantam Karoo
| Departing: Cape Town International Airport | ||
| Address: Airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), Cape Town, 7490, South Africa | ||
| Distance: 2.8 km / Duration: 4 hours 52 mins | ||
| 1. | Head south | 0.3 km |
| 2. | Continue straight | 0.3 km |
| 3. | Slight left toward Michigan St | 78 m |
| 4. | Turn left toward Michigan St | 0.1 km |
| 5. | Turn right onto Michigan St | 0.4 km |
| 6. | Turn left onto Borcherds Quarry Rd | 0.7 km |
| 7. | Merge onto Settlers Way/N2 via the ramp to Somerset | 3.9 km |
| 8. | Take exit 22A toward R300/Bellville | 1.5 km |
| 9. | Merge onto Kuils River Rd/R300 | 14.1 km |
| 10. | Take the exit on the right onto N1 toward Paarl/Worcester Partial toll road | 60.1 km |
| 11. | Turn right onto Old N1 Rd/R101 (signs for Rawsonville) | 7.3 km |
| 12. | Slight left | 4.3 km |
| 13. | Turn right | 5.0 km |
| 14. | Turn left onto R43 | 14.3 km |
| 15. | Slight right | 1.3 km |
| 16. | Slight right onto R43 | 13.5 km |
| 17. | Turn right onto R46 | 49.2 km |
| 18. | Continue straight onto R355 | 43.9 km |
| 19. | Sharp left to stay on R355 | 76.1 km |
| 20. | Turn right | 7.2 km |
| 21. | Turn left | 5.4 km |
| 22. | Continue straight | 9.9 km |
| 23. | Turn right | 0.5 km |
| 24. | Turn left | 5.0 km |
| 25. | Turn right | 0.8 km |
| 26. | Turn right | 3.1 km |
| 27. | Slight left Destination will be on the left | 2.8 km |
Nearest Airport & Flights
Cape Town International Airport - Cape Town
+ FIND FLIGHT TO Cape TownCape Town International airport used to be called D.F. Malan Airport and was opened in 1954 replacing the old Wingfield Aerodrome Airport.
This airport is the second busiest and second largest airport in South Africa and third busiest in Africa, by 2015 it is expected to have 14 million passengers pass through the airport. It is within easy driving distance (20 km) from the centre of Cape Town.
Reviews for Ymansdam Camping & Self-catering Cottage
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"Perfect spot to do basic camping in quiet karoo surroundings."
PRO'S
1. Perfect spot to do basic camping in quiet karoo surroundings.
2. No cellphone coverage!
CON's
1. Water drips on you when sitting on the loo.
2. The campsite was swept and cleaned, but there were floaters in the loo.
3. Complicated 'donkey' and tap arrangement for anyone to operate who is not technically (plumbing) minded. Some instruction on-site would be good.
4. SMS'd ahead to inquire about a braai grid and was told there was one on site. There wasn't, and had to ride back to farmhouse to fetch one.
5. Although we used an entire bundle of wood to heat the donkey, the water was barely lukewarm.
6. No potable water. A warning about this would be good. We travel on a motorcycle and cannot carry much with us.
"Beautiful location, new houses, everything present except t.v. favourable price-quality ratio."
nice stay,Beautiful location, new houses, everything present except t.v. favourable price-quality ratio.cor and martie oldenburg 5 Sept 2015
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