While lecturing at the University of Stellenbosch some (long) time ago, I was invo
lved in a research project in the park. Thereafter I have probably last visited the park some 10 years ago. For theat very reason I decided to go there to see what has happened in my absence. Whereas little has changed as far as the game and beauty of the park is concerned, the most significant and very positive change is in the accommodation. So much so that if you simply want to get away from the rush and enjoy tranquility and nature, this is the place for you. The Lang Elsie’s kraal camp site and chalets in the Bontebok National Park is a beautiful setting and with chalets 
overlooking the Breede river, it makes for more peaceful relaxing on the veranda of your chalet.
Whereas it is the smallest national park in the country, it prides itself on having reastablished the Bontebok in South Africa from a mere 17 to over 3000 (not all in the park). With only plains game (Bontebok, Hartebeest, Grey Ribbok, Cape Mountain Zebra) and a wide variety of bird life, it naturally follows that you can not expect the exitement of a predator to charging across the plains. Even so,
as I have said in the introduction, if it is peacefull charm that you want, or a few days away with your loved ones, this is the place to be.
Because of its location, close to the beautiful and historic town of Swellendam, it can also serve as a base from where to visit the wine route (Robertson (78 km from the park), and with Robertson, Montague, and Ashton all within less than 30km apart) or visit the
hot springs in Montague. This drive, particularly to Montague is very scenic as is the town. 
lved in a research project in the park. Thereafter I have probably last visited the park some 10 years ago. For theat very reason I decided to go there to see what has happened in my absence. Whereas little has changed as far as the game and beauty of the park is concerned, the most significant and very positive change is in the accommodation. So much so that if you simply want to get away from the rush and enjoy tranquility and nature, this is the place for you. The Lang Elsie’s kraal camp site and chalets in the Bontebok National Park is a beautiful setting and with chalets 
overlooking the Breede river, it makes for more peaceful relaxing on the veranda of your chalet.Whereas it is the smallest national park in the country, it prides itself on having reastablished the Bontebok in South Africa from a mere 17 to over 3000 (not all in the park). With only plains game (Bontebok, Hartebeest, Grey Ribbok, Cape Mountain Zebra) and a wide variety of bird life, it naturally follows that you can not expect the exitement of a predator to charging across the plains. Even so,
as I have said in the introduction, if it is peacefull charm that you want, or a few days away with your loved ones, this is the place to be.Because of its location, close to the beautiful and historic town of Swellendam, it can also serve as a base from where to visit the wine route (Robertson (78 km from the park), and with Robertson, Montague, and Ashton all within less than 30km apart) or visit the
hot springs in Montague. This drive, particularly to Montague is very scenic as is the town. 
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