Natural and Cultural History - Conservation Vaalbos hosts most of the antelope species and has been put aside with the emphasis on breeding rare and valuable species.
Facts and Figures: - Visitor numbers: 3500+ annually - Land use type: Conservation - Local population (within park) - Staff employees: 16 permanent staff members - Environmental issues - Economical facts and figures
Please note that campers must provide their own drinking water, as the water supplied to the ablution facilities, is not ideal for drinking.
Climate Rainfall mainly during summer and could vary between 300 mm and 700 mm per annum. Winters are cold with temperatures as low as 4 degrees Celsius. Summer temperatures may be as high as 4 degrees.
Day Visitors Park ideal for day visitation being 20 km from Barkly West and 52 km from Kimberley.
Contact Information Park Tel: +27 (0)53 561 0088 Fax: +27 (0)53 561 0088
Official Hours - Office Hours from 07:30 to 16:00 - Gate Hours from sunrise to sunset. - Late entry: need to inform office well in advance. Nobody to leave and return to park late at night.
Take note - Pets are not allowed in national parks. Firearms to be declared at reception where they will be sealed. The seal will be broken upon departure. - Firewood, plants or stones may not be collected. - Visitors may not leave their vehicles (except at the designated picnic areas or accommodation). - Internal road network 42 km of gravel road. - Vehicle restrictions Sedan vehicle sufficient.
