Category Archives: Bontebok National Park

Local history at Bontebok

Inclement weather kept us cooped up in our tent for much of today, but a temporary break in the weather allowed us to explore along Bontebok National Park’s Aloe Trail, which passes the site of 18th century Hessequa chieftainess Lang Elsie’s settlement (or “Kraal”).

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A Warm Welcome at Bontebok

These three Bontebok were aptly waiting to welcome us to our campsite at the next stop on our summer holidays: The Lang Elsie’s Kraal Rest Camp at the Bontebok National Park.

More on Bontebok – the antelope and the Park -soon!