Mokala National Park

If you are visiting the Mokala National Park, you will definitely want to enjoy a game viewing drive, one of the prime attractions of the national park. During your game drive, you can spot a number of fascinating animals including but not limited to tsessebe, sable antelope, aardwolf, aardvark, Burchell’s zebra, gemsbok, kudu, eland, African wild cat, meerkat, Cape buffalo, giraffe, warthog, and black wildebeest.

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One of the most recommended things to do at Mokala National Park for plant lovers is exploring the native flora. As the national park spans across two biomes, Nama-Karoo and Savanna, you will get a chance to see umpteen species of plant life, including but not limited to camel thorn, sweet thorn, devil’s claw, black thorn, umbrella thorn, and shepherd’s tree.

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There are as many as 6 campsites in the Mokala National Park that are clean and nestled around a waterhole. Each of the campsites is facilitated with a separate solar kitchen so that the guests won’t have to share. During your stay, you can spot bucks approaching the waterhole to drink water at night. The campsites are surrounded with a short electrified fence to keep away buffalos and let you enjoy safe camping in the wilderness.

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Enjoy the unique experience of staying in a wooden house in a camel thorn tree that is set overlooking a serene waterhole. During your stay in this treehouse, you will have ample chance to spot a number of fascinating animals, including buffalo, warthog, springbok, meerkat, steenbok, giraffe, eland, wildebeest, kudu, gemsbok, and red hartebeest. You can also soak in the breathtaking sunset views through the branches of the tree and braai on the deck.

Birding happens to be one of the most popular activities in the Mokala National Park, thanks to the more than 150 species of fascinating birds that reside here. On your bird watching tour, you can spot a wide array of colourful birds, including but not limited to African fish-eagle, pygmy falcon, violet-eared waxbill, secretary bird, redbilled oxpecker, sociable weaver, and kori bustard. You are suggested to stop by Stofdam bird hide to spot long-billed crombec, crimson-breasted shrike, malachite kingfisher, and swallow-tailed bee-eater.

Pay a visit to the Interpretation Centre and get a deep insight of the lifestyle of various ethnic groups of Africa, such as Khoi, San, Griqua and Tswana. Learn about the various bygone wars like the Griqua wars and the Anglo Boer War that surfaced due to the discovery of diamonds and the arrival of missionaries and farmers. You can also check out the well constructed dioramas that offer a deep understanding about the lifestyle of many indegenous animals including springbok, steenbok, warthog, and aardvark.

Nestled in the hills, overlooking the Riet River, Lilydale Rest Camp is a self-catering lodge with two bungalows and a chalet. One bungalow can sleep up to 3 guests, while the other one has the capacity to accommodate up to 5 guests. The chalet has the capacity to accommodate up to 3 guests. A fully functional kitchen with cooking utensils and a refrigerator is available for guests to have their meals prepared and feel at home.

• Amenities: Kitchen, cooking utensils, refrigerator
• Price: USD 56

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The self-catering Mosu Lodge has a basic bungalow, a luxury bungalow, and a family bungalow with each one having a capacity to accommodate 2 guests. There are outside furniture, grass gazebos, and braai facilities for guests to unwind, relax, and enjoy a picnic with their loved ones. All the rooms have an ensuite bathroom, a fully functional kitchen, a refrigerator, and a wall heater.

• Amenities: Restaurant, kitchen, braai facilities, outside furniture, fireplace

• Price: USD 55

Tucked away in the lush bushes, Haak en Steek Camp is a rustic cottage with its rooms offering breathtaking views of nature. The cottage is equipped with a bathroom, a geyser, and a gas stove and has the capacity to accommodate up to 4 guests. There is also an outside braai area that is well-facilitated with solar powered lights.

• Amenities: braai facilities, geyser, gas stove

• Price: USD 92

Lying amidst the native Camelthorn trees, Imbasa Safari Lodge happens to be a super luxurious lodge offering a wide array of splendid rooms including a budget room, a standard room, a deluxe room, and a deluxe room with bathtub. There is a fireplace for the guests to warm themselves during the chilly nights and a swimming pool in case they want a refreshing dip during the day time.

• Amenities: Swimming pool, Indoor fireplace, restaurant, sauna, parking facilities

• Price: USD 110

Built in the early 1900's, Veenwouden Guesthouse offers bed, breakfast, and a peaceful environment. The guesthouse features a total of 4 spacious rooms, with the first room sleeping up to 3 guests, the second one sleeping up to 4 guests, the third one sleeping up to 3 guests, and the fourth room sleeping up to 2 guests. The guesthouse also has a small conference room, in case any guest wants to host a meeting.

• Amenities: Swimming pool, conference venues, Heater, TV, parking area

• Price: USD 39

Die Vat Jacobsdal is a very comfortable guesthouse, offering a budget accommodation option for all kinds of travelers. It features a variety of rooms including a double room with shower that sleeps 3 guests, a standard double room that sleeps 2 guests, a standard triple room with bath that sleeps 3 guests, and a standard triple room with shower that sleeps 2 guests. The guesthouse also has a restaurant with an a la carte menu and a bar.

• Amenities: Indoor fireplace, restaurant, braai area, parking space

• Price: USD 39