Why go
Come for the scale and quiet of a dry landscape that looks empty only at first glance. Dwarf shrubs and succulents grow across the plains, while the surrounding mountain ranges give the park a clear sense of place. Birders can look beyond the larger wildlife for Karoo species.
What to look for
- Sparse dwarf-shrub and succulent vegetation across the Tankwa plains.
- The Roggeveld and Cederberg ranges framing the open landscape.
- Karoo birdlife, including the black-headed canary and black-eared sparrow-lark.
Useful to know
- Plan the park as a dedicated excursion; the nearest towns are some distance from its Roodewerf headquarters.
- Carry what you need for an exposed, arid landscape and confirm current park access before setting out.