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

Thank you for your kind words 😀

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

Hi, the details I have for them are: Tel: 079 491 7919 info@sionbergh.co.za www.sionbergh.co.za/ The website seems to be under maintenance which is not surprising as the venue was sold a little while ago. Hope this helps!

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 🤔

@@GallivantingSA Thank you very much mam, it is really very helpful 👌. Luckily we only need to sent emails and do not need to upload large files. It is our dream to camp at all the rest camps in the KNP. Always looking forward to your next review 😁👏👌❤️

The close proximity to the ocean makes it very special campsite 😀

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!

Many thanks - we were there again in December 2023 - crazy hot!!! - but the resort had not changed since our first visit.

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

Many thanks! Much appreciation 😀

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

Thank you

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 :)

Certainly a great place to stopover - but I think I couldn't resist at least a second night's stay to enjoy those pools 😀

Mmm, a very fair question. The official answer is no, they are not pet friendly. However I have seen people sneak in small dogs. There are a number of feral cats on the property that are cared for by the resort.

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 😀

@@GallivantingSA ❤️Will definitely do! Thank you!! 😁

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 - enjoy Bontle!

Certainly a very convenient stopover

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!

We were there for 5 nights, including over a weekend, and did not hear noise from an outside source - the river was flowing quite strongly and, being parked on the water's edge, we only heard the water.

Many thanks!

I don't have numbers but when you drive in, go right and to the end - there are some nice shady spots where no-one passes you. The alternative is to turn left and follow the road through the campsite -at the very end the road narrows as it goes to the dam - on the right nestled in lots of trees are two sites that also are "apart" from the rest of the campsite. The best sites are on The Island but these are for group bookings.

Many thanks - much appreciation :)

Many thanks! Much appreciation for your kind words. You'll have a great visit there - just don't go in August! :)

Wow, thanks! Much appreciation of your kind comment :)

Many thanks for the kind words - much appreciation!

Glad it was helpful! Much appreciation of your kind words. You will have a great time at Eiland - it's a fab destination!

Much appreciation for your kind comment. New videos posted every second Saturday!

Thank you for the kind words! We also loved the pools - although we didn't venture into the cold pool in August!

Many thanks for the kind words and support - much appreciation!

Glad you're enjoying it there - it is very well-run and maintained.