The park is situated within the Cape Floral Kingdom, the smallest, but richest of the world's six floral kingdoms. The region has a temperate climate with an average rainfall of 500 mm per annum, occurring mainly during early summer and winter. It is an ideal stopover on the way to the famous Garden Route. The last 5 km of the access route from the N2 highway is gravel, as are all the tourist routes within the park. Swellengrebel Airport is close to the park, and suitable for light aircraft only.
All accommodation is serviced daily and provided with bedding, towels and soap.
Six-berth caravans, each with wooden anteroom, basic kitchen equipment and communal ablution facilities. Camping Caravan and camp sites are located close to the Breede River. A maximum of six persons, one caravan with a side tent and one vehicle, or one tent and one vehicle, or one autovilla or one motorised caravan will be permitted per site. Other Facilities Picnic sites with ablution and barbecue facilities are also available for day visitors. Shop at the park entrance where basic commodities, meat, beer, wine and curios may be purchased.