Description

Sterland Kampering is a lovely camping site surrounded by Chinese Poplars, just 1 km outside of Sutherland.

There are 33 large camping spots between trees, each stand has a power point and braai facilities. Camp Rigel is the first camp with 7 spots. Camp Spica is the second camp and has 10 spots. Camp Vega is the newest camp with 15 sites as well as separate ablution facilities. The camping spots are covered with gravel, to prevent ground sheets from sweating, and to prevent mud from being trampled into tents or caravans on rainy days.

Water points are shared between the camping spots, and separate ablution facilities with electric geysers are provided for men and women. Facilities for washing up, as well as a clothesline, are available and shared. A communal asbos boma, Muisbos, is available for use on windy days.

Jurg presents stargazing nights between 20:00 and 22:00 on most nights. Please note: booking is essential. The presentation includes a short lecture followed by stargazing with 6 11" telescopes. A short lecture is given and guests can also view the excellent fossil exhibit with an expert overseer to answer questions.

Guests can also visit the Dutch Reformed Church, the N.P. van Wyk Louw Museum, SALT, the largest telescope in the Southern Hemisphere and the Ouberg Pass. Please note that bookings for SALT are essential and must be made online.

The campers also have the advantage of a bicycle or hiking trail inside the campsite. There is also a "Lovers Walk", fire pit, and labyrinth with botanical plants and shrubs of the area. The term Solstice is practically demonstrated with set-out beacons. The culture room with the history of the town's poets and uniquenesses can be viewed. More intense talks about fossils can be arranged.