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Date: 2025/04/22
Departure From: Kudu Kaya Campsite (Baviaanskloof)
Departure Time: 07h00
Destination Name: Jeffreys Bay Municipal Caravan Park
Arrival Time: 09h40
Total Travel time: 2:40 hours
Weather:
Overcast and drizzle
Departure Temperature: 15C
Peak Temperature: 21C
Odometer Reading (km):
Start: 242 529
End: 242 612
Total Distance: 83
Passes:
Passes:
Grootrivier Poort Pass [Gravel]
Trip Summary:
Trip Summary:
It was still drizzling when I woke up at 05h30. I tried to get back to sleep but my mind was already too active to switch off. I had boiled water the previous evening that I stored in a thermos. Making coffee was therefore quick so I could enjoy my morning dose of coffee and rusks.
I could only leave camp at 07h00 as I had to stop off at Reception to pay the balance of the camping fee. I therefore took my time packing yet I finished packing at 06h30. If I rush it or take my time, is still takes about an hour to getup, pack and go. Reception was still locked at 07h00 so I called the administrator's mobile number to arrange how I will pay in the balance. She said that I must deposit the money in the honesty box at the Reception door.
Gravel Road from Kudu Kaya
I took the gravel road all the way to the N2 Highway. The gravel road wound it's way through farmlands and hills. Due to the constant drizzle over the past 24 hours, the road was wet and slippery so I took it slowly.
I stopped off at the petrol station at the entrance to Jeffrey's Bay to refuel the vehicle and enjoy breakfast before heading for the Caravan Park. The park was not busy so it was easy to identify Mike's camp site.
The weather had cleared and the view of the sea from the Caravan park was beautiful. I enquired about a laundry at Reception who directed me to one in town. I dropped my laundry off and returned to setup camp to allow the rooftop tent canvas to dry out.
Mike invited me to join him and Daleen on a day trip to Cape St Francis and St Francis Bay. We went via the low-water bridge where the Seekoei and Swart Rivers meet. We drove through the water canal residence area in Cape St Francis before heading to St Brancis Bay Harbour. Originally all homes built on the Cape St Francis canals had to be thatch-roof. Since a number of fires had destroyed many homes over the years, most houses have converted to tile roofing. We stopped off at the St Brancis Bay Marina and enjoyed a cup of coffee and the view of boats moored in the Marina.
We returned to camp and soon thereafter friends of mine, Bruce and Chris, popped in at the Caravan Park, baring gifts of red wine, to pay a visit even though we were going out to dinner later on. After they left, Mike took me to collect my Laundry.
Cape St Francis Canals Boat Launching Ramp
St Francis Bay Marina and Harbour
Mike, Daleen and I drove through to the Viswyfie Restaurant to meet Chris, Bruce and his wife Michelle at 18h00. The restaurant is situated on the beach so one has a lovely view of the sea. One can see the lights of fishing boats and the lights along the shoreline all the way to Chelsea Point (The Willows) in Port Elizabeth. What a terrific festive evening. Catching up on each other's lives and having a great time.
Good friends enjoying dinner at the Viswyfie Restaurant
The caravan park is well run and the ablutions are good. Each site has an electrical point, a rubbish bin and a single tap servicing 4 sites. Except if the wind blows, this is a great caravan park as it is within walking distance of town and the beach is on your doorstep.
Camp Site
Camp Site Sea View
Caravan Park Reception
The Route:
The Route:
Day Drive to Cape St Francis Bay
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