Cape Vidal Campsite Review

We had heard so much about Cape Vidal and had never been. Let me say that it doesn't disappoint.

Although expensive, you cannot beat the awesome combination of beach and bush. During the morning you swim, and, in the afternoon you game drive.

The campsite is open to wild animals, although the only thing we really saw were monkeys and a wild pig (fascinatingly ugly creature). I have heard stories of hyena and leopard walking through the camp, but sadly didn't see this ourselves.

Their shop is incredibly well stocked, the campsites are large, sheltered and the beach is a snorkeling paradise.

Upside:

• Big level sites
• Possibility of wild animal sightings in camp
• Cleaning service offered by local ladies for a fee
• Amazing beach
• In a game reserve (big 4 I seem to remember)
• Decent bathrooms
• Well stocked shop
• Good wood onsite
• Plugs and taps onsite
• Card facilities

Downside:

• No braai on sites
• Expensive, expensive, expensive (but worth it)
• Monkeys can be a pain
• Bathrooms can become a muddy mess at busy times
• No kids play area
• Beach is a bit of a walk

Tips:

• When you tow a caravan you get nervous to drive the park to check sites for fear of tricky turning situations - don't be here there is plenty of turning space. The best sites are towards the bottom (26+) nearer to the beach, which we missed.
• Use the wheelchair access bathroom. Much bigger, not as well used and you get it to yourself.
• Take cash for domestic assistant
• Lock food away. The monkeys here are tech savvy and can open a trunk and a cooler box - ask us, we know!
• Take a fishing rod
• Take sand toys for kids - no playground but who needs one when the campsite is a giant sandpit
• Take a braai and grid

Ratings:

Kid friendly - 8/10

Safety - 9/10

Overall Camp Cleanliness - 8/10

Bathroom Cleanliness - 6/10
Sites - 6/10
Tranquility - 7/10
Water, electricity, braai place - 6/10
Location: 7/10

Overall - 7.5/10