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Leigh B
Cape Town Central, South Africa
Reviewed 28 July 2017
WOW what an amazing campsite under the rocks and quiver trees....we loved it. We only stayed a night but could definitely have stayed for more. We had a spectacular site under a huge social weavers nest - fascinating. We had the campsite to ourselves which...More
Reviewed 3 July 2017
As all chalets were booked out for the night we were around, we stayed at the campsite. The owner Hendrik was very friendly and helpful. Next to the campsite is a beautiful 45mins 4x4 track through the unique countryside with Quiver Trees and Dolerite boulders....More
Reviewed 15 June 2017
We stayed for two nights and loved it!
The bush camp is located 3km in to the grounds and is modest yet impressive. It has a well-designed simple ablution block with shower that you can heat with fire. The nights are filled with stars and...More
115wanderlust
Durban, South Africa
We had intended to visit Quiver Tree Forest and Giants Playground en route back to SA whilst having an overnight stop in the area. After reading the good advice of fellow Tripadvisor reviewers, we decided to stay at Mesosaurus Fossil camp instead. It proved to...More
Thank you very much. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Mesosaurus camp.
Reviewed 11 March 2017
We stayed 1 night at the bush camp which is a short 3km drive away from the main building in a really peaceful secluded spot among hundreds of quiver trees. We were the only ones staying out there and had the place to ourselves which...More
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"It is possible to walk from the bush camp to the main reception - it took us about 45 minutes.
The fossil..." "All the rooms are isolated, and all the better for it. Brilliant, fabulous night skies."
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