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  • star rating  So about 40km away from the Tankwa Tented Camp on my Adventure motorcycle, a sharp stone cuts my rear tyre bad enough that I could not plug it. ... read more Stranded alone on that endless road on the first day of my week trip, with no one in sight, I start imagining spending the night freezing or being eaten by some Tankwa animal. A half an hour later, a trokkie stops and offers help…. It is no one other than Deon, the Manager at Tankwa Tented Camp. He was returning from Worcester on a supply run and as luck would have it, he came past in my moment of need. We tossed my helmet and gear on to the back of the trokkie, whereafter he opened and gave me a much needed cold beer, chatting all the way back to the camp. On arriving at camp, he got some booked in and settled, and then introduced me to my next hero, Chucky! This guy is mechanically brilliant, in no time he hooked up his bike trailer to his vehicle and we were on our way to fetch a very lonely bike. Within a few hours, we were back at the camp, where Chucky told me to forget about the bike and go have something to eat and drink. I had planned to help him the next morning, but on arriving at his small workshop, the bike was already offloaded from the trailer... So about 40km away from the Tankwa Tented Camp on my Adventure motorcycle, a sharp stone cuts my rear tyre bad enough that I could not plug it.

    Stranded alone on that endless road on the first day of my week trip, with no one in sight, I start imagining spending the night freezing or being eaten by some Tankwa animal. A half an hour later, a trokkie stops and offers help…. It is no one other than Deon, the Manager at Tankwa Tented Camp. He was returning from Worcester on a supply run and as luck would have it, he came past in my moment of need. We tossed my helmet and gear on to the back of the trokkie, whereafter he opened and gave me a much needed cold beer, chatting all the way back to the camp.

    On arriving at camp, he got some booked in and settled, and then introduced me to my next hero, Chucky! This guy is mechanically brilliant, in no time he hooked up his bike trailer to his vehicle and we were on our way to fetch a very lonely bike. Within a few hours, we were back at the camp, where Chucky told me to forget about the bike and go have something to eat and drink.

    I had planned to help him the next morning, but on arriving at his small workshop, the bike was already offloaded from the trailer and the rear tyre removed.

    Within an hour, Chucky had found and fitted a good second hand tyre from his stock of tyres. With a smile, he gave the bike back to me with inflated tyres and wished me well on the next stage of my journey!

    As I write this, I am in Knysna after having ridden 100s of kilometres on Chucky’s tyre! Mostly on gravel backroads through the vast Karoo.

    Thank you to Deon, Chucky, Grey and Kathy for going out of your way to fix my tyre and make my stay pleasant!

    See you soon! More

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    Vagn-Anelda
    October 4, 2021
  • star rating  All the space in the world to find yourself. We went with a group of friends for a special celebration and had such a good time. The hosts cannot do... read more enough to make it a unique experience and seem to know exactly what you need. From the welcome, to the drives, to the walks, to incredible sunsets, to the party and to the space to explore....thank you......came away feeling I had grown and found myself. The accommodation captured the sun rises and the ablutions were great.....we are going back soon!

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    LyndaT278
    October 20, 2020
  • star rating  On arrival we where greeted by none other than Deon Brilletjies. His only concern was for us to check in and pay before even saying hello. Just a simple welcome... read more would have being nice. If this man run any of my businesses i would loose all my clients, Perhaps people stay because there is n o other alternative close by.
    Deon, you where very unprofessional and rude to us. And by the way the man who did not get out of the car to walk to you are disabled, Think before you judge people.
    As long as you are there i would never recommend the place. BAD ATTITUDE !!!

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    jacoc1977
    September 3, 2021
  • star rating  This was the third visit for me, but a first for my wife. We rented a chalet (number 3). The chalet was spotless and overlooked the vast nothingness of the... read more Tankwa. Tankwa is possibly the most unique place you’ll ever come across partly because it is so remote but because of sense of something indescribable...just magic. Deon met us and immediately made us feel so welcome. A few drinks at Onverklaarbar and we were set for the evening. However, Deon had more tricks up his sleeve. We went to watch the sunset , armed with G&Ts and a tie to honour the sunset and at the same time to watch the full moon rise.
    After that a table was set up for us on a roof top with candles to enjoy a braai under the full moon. I could carry on, but let me say just this. There are very few places I have been to that provide this level of personal service that is down to earth and simply incredible.
    Thank you Deon and your crew. See you soon!

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    Tripilot007
    October 17, 2019
  • star rating  ANE, I just want to say that you are one amazing Manager. You have a great personality and you did your very best. Thanks we will definitely will support again... read more . One off the best MANAGER.
    Thank you Ane

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    December 26, 2022
  • star rating  People at Tankwa Padstal recommended us to sleep at the tented camp. Arrived without a booking, but Wessel and Elsabet made us feel welcome from the first minute. Introduced us... read more to "skaaptjoppie" - tequila with a shot of Worcestershire sauce. Braaied with them in the lapa. The bungalow was comfortable with basic bathroom - loo and shower with hot water. Breakfast a bit pricey for the quantity of food, but still good

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    Igmar P
    October 14, 2018

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