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We agree that ATKV resorts are well run and great to visit.

Unfortunately Drakensville is not pet friendly.

So convenient for folks in Pretoria and Joburg and a lovely safe spot for the kids to run around and have some fun

Many thanks!

So glad you found the video helpful - enjoy your stay and happy and safe travels

In 2002, the name of the town Warmbad/Warmbaths was changed to Bela-Bela (which means boiling-boiling)

Thank you for your kind words 😀

@@GallivantingSA this is her son, henry anyways were planing to go to south africa where mingrid lives or my mom

Hi there BananaCamper! To start with, I love both, but I think your kids would prefer Eiland - Tshipise, my favourite winter campsite is filled with "swaletjies" and pensioners over the winter months - Eiland too has a number of more senior campers, but there definitely were more children there when we visited in June 2023. Please check, but I think Eiland is more expensive, especially during the school holidays (but we are only 2 and the sites take up to 6 I think, which makes a difference). Both have lots of activities for the whole family and both have fantastic outdoor warm/hot pools. Tshipise is also further in distance. Both are fairly isolated in that it all happens on the resort with very little options nearby to explore. We are off to Tshipise for some of June and all of July, but my suggestion would be Eiland for your children.

@@GallivantingSA Thank you for your recommendation. I've been to a few ATKV and Forever resorts and my perception is the ATKV network has a better standard (in general). Also, you can book a specific site on ATKV and Forever is first come first serve which for me is not good as I always come late to the the resort. I'm still monitoring the weather and hopefully it will be warm enough for a good camping in June!

Africa is indeed unique and special - hope you get to visit sometime soon for your "Africa Fix" 😀

Baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Ons is jammer dat ons mekaar nie raakgeloop het terwyl ons daar was nie. Kom maak gerus 'n draai wanneer ons dalk weer by dieselfde plek kampeer.

I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was bowled over by just how magnificent and different it is 😀 Indeed worth a stop over - or a stay 😀

Me too - always rushing past and wondering what it's like. It's definitely more of a place for the nature lover rather than those looking for the instant gratification of a resort - can't wait to go back!

Tshipise is not pet friendly - they have horses and there are baboons. monkeys and wild animals about.

So glad that you found the video helpful 😀

I am sure they will happily take on a school excursion. The resort has a number of youth programmes and activities - give them a call!

Thanks for the great feedback 😀

I think this would be a fun and safe place for your little ones

They have 22 campsites - 3 are clustered centrally and ideal for larger groups and families - the others all follow the fenceline looking out into the reserve. Most have a paved slab but some are grass only. Sites 1 - 8 have the best view of passing animals.

Agree 100% - staying there for just s few days was so restful.

Thank you 😀

We really enjoy Punda - it's still the Park, but different to the South - hope you enjoy it.

Thanks for the kind words and support 😀. Working remotely in the Kruger for any length of time is a problem - just doing the basics is generally possible using the Vodacom network or the WiFi now available in some of the restaurants, but generally it's pretty hit and miss 🤔

Many thanks! I am smiling at your comment about the music - I have been specifically asked to not have any music in the background as older folks with hearing difficulties find it distracting 😂 But maybe I can find ways of incorporating some sound effects...

Very many thanks!

Thank you! The support of our viewers means so much. 😀

Many thanks! Much appreciation 😀

Thank you! Your kind words and support are hugely appreciated.

Agree with you 100% - when you're in a group with friends the more cramped paved sites are less of an issue, but if you're on own, a little more elbow room is nice :)

I too have read those reviews - our experience was different - all of the staff we engaged with where friendly and helpful.

Many thanks! We appreciate it!

Thanks for your kind words - crossing fingers we do get to meet somewhere in a campsite - just look out for the campervan plastered with GallivantingSA signs 😀

Hi Banana Camper! Remember to wear shoes - the thorns even went through the soles on my trainers. Sadly, we will not get to meet at Buffelspoort as we will be in the Kruger region then, but maybe the next time! Take care and travel safe!

Thanks for the kind words. Sondela is great - the cyclists in our group had an especially good time.

Many thanks - so glad you liked it!

Many thanks!

Many thanks - much appreciation :)