Ebb-and-Flow Rest Camp (Garden Route National Park - Wilderness Section))

North Camp. THIS PARK IS NOT MANAGED PROPERLY. Maintenance is not being done - including the river, sites, ablutions, electricity etc. Staff just work here, no passion or prevention mindset. None has any camping experience. The electricity boxes are a risk - no CoCs probably. Even kids can access. The sewerage management is horrendous. Ablutions smell like urine (been like that for years) and sewerage spilled from the drains and no one did anything to highlight or protect the people. Camp sites and river access (which you pay extra for) is a joke - no one opens the way to the river and clean it. Ablutions are the worst - proper cleaning of this was non-existent. Never in the 24 days I camped were they cleaned properly - someone just takes a mop, spray the floor and drags the mop...that is it. Loads of staff is available with vehicles but they do not want to work or are not instructed - no sweeping and other types of cleaning. Impossible to log complaints and get proper feedback, apart from excuses. We pay money to be serviced and it is not happening, been like this for years. You need to get better staff and real management, it is not that difficult. Not to mention the horrendous contractor that was appointed to renew the ablutions - the process of appointment should be investigated, they are useless and the whole plumbing system did not work properly. Boiling hot water (risk) at times in shower and hot and cold cannot be mixed. We did not have access to the ablutions for 1 week. Laundry was also a disaster. No communication from management on this to campers...

It is always a pleasure visiting Ebb & Flow. Renting a kayak for a couple of hours is lovely and very straight forward. Simply request and pay at the reception and show your receipt at the boathouse. There are also shaded picnic spots, with braai facilities, perfect for a day visit!

Ebb and Flow Rest Camp is a wonderful place to stay for nature lovers. There are good accommodation options to suit different needs. The camp offers great opportunities for hiking and boating/canoeing, and Wilderness Beach is just across the road within easy walking distance. A peaceful and scenic spot surrounded by forest, river, and beach.

north campsite in October 2025. i was not quite inpressed with the campsite. we went as a group and there were an unacceptable amount of ticks. Bushbucks roam free wich is nice but they carry all the critters. the grass at campsite are filthed with buck feces wich is not enjoyable. i would not camp there again. reported it and awaiting feedback. communication not all that great.

Staying at this camp site was incredible. The views and fresh river to swim in was amazing. Very peaceful and quiet camping site . I would definitely go back. The site was clean and very well kept. There are bucks on the premise which made it cool

We stayed one night in Forest Hut, it was lovely and clean On way home 10 days later we stayed in Rondawel for 2 nights On arrival after 14h our unit 35 was not ready yet. We were moved to unit 38 Door lock faulty, dish cloth was filthy. I washed it. The toilet seat was not clean. I cleaned the seat & shower floor. The floor was dirty. The bedding at least was clean. We were told the rondawels were renovated. I left a note on the table as well. We wont stay in the Rondawels again You cannot get through to landline nr

This was my first time camping as an adult, and I must admit, I was a bit skeptical at first. But I ended up thoroughly enjoying my stay! Even though every plot was occupied (we went in January during the school holidays, so it was expected), I never felt crowded or lacked privacy. The layout of the campsite is well-planned, so you can enjoy your space without feeling on top of others.||The amenities were impressive – the bathrooms were always clean (the campers did a good job of mopping and cleaning up after themselves), and there was plenty of toilet paper available (a small thing, but always appreciated!). The dishwashing area was simple yet spacious, which made cleanup easy after meals.||A nice bonus was the little shop on-site, perfect for grabbing ice or treating yourself to some sweet snacks. I also felt reassured by the safety and security measures in place. We loved that we could zip up our tent and head out for the day, knowing everything would be secure while we went off to explore Knysna and enjoy some touristy activities.||Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I’ll definitely be back for another stay. Highly recommend this campsite for a peaceful, well-equipped camping trip!||---||Would you like to tweak any part of it or add anything else?

Stunning walkways. Beautiful setting. Matresses need attention. Got severely bitten by bed bugs in unit nr 24. Reported it and awaiting feedback.