wild camping experience

Sleep under the stars.

Experience off-grid wild camping on Verneukpan in South Africa’s Northern Cape.

Choose your own camping spot on the open pan, along its edges or in the surrounding veld. Whether you prefer spectacular views across Verneukpan or a location offering some natural shelter from the wind behind a tree, the choice is yours.

Enjoy the wide-open landscapes, peaceful surroundings, spectacular sunsets and clear night skies. On full moon nights, watch the moon rise over the vast open horizon.

Discover Verneukpan

Verneukpan Wild Camping is situated on the privately owned farm Kareeboomdam in the heart of the Boesmanland.

Conveniently located just 25 km from the R27, between Kenhardt and Brandvlei, it is an ideal overnight stop for travellers exploring the Northern Cape, including those heading to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Augrabies National Park or the Namakwaland 4X4 Eco trail.

The farm provides direct access to Campbell’s Koppie, offering spectacular views across Verneukpan. From here, visitors can still see the track where Sir Malcolm Campbell’s attempted to break the world land-speed record in his Blue Bird in 1929.

Explore Verneukpan

Explore the open landscape on foot or by bicycle, discover unique photographic opportunities, or simply take in the vast surroundings.

With spectacular sunsets and endless horizons, Verneukpan is a wonderful place to slow down and enjoy nature.

Wildlife & Birdwatching

Kareeboomdam, the farm on which Verneukpan Wild Camping is situated, is home to a variety of wildlife, including steenbok, bat-eared fox, black-backed jackals, caracals, meerkats and aardvarks.

The surrounding veld is also home to a variety of bird species adapted to the arid Boesmanland landscape, offering opportunities for birdwatching.

Before You Arrive

Verneukpan Wild Camping is completely off-grid, with no electricity or mobile reception at the camping area.

Wi-Fi and drinking water from our borehole are freely available at reception, approximately 6 km from the camping area.

Please arrive with sufficient fuel, food and other essentials, as the nearest towns are Kenhardt and Brandvlei.