Explore the Tankwa Karoo South Africa

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A little bit of everything and a lot of something in the middle of nowhere…

‘n Klein bietjie van alles in die middel van nêrens...

Tankwa Padstal Mannequin in Mosaic Route 355 South Africa

Stop at the best Roadside Shop in the Tankwa Karoo

Visiting Tankwa Padstal is a unique experience. From a distance you notice a flying saucer halfway buried in the Karoo soil and on closer inspection, more gems come into view - the mannequin crafted out of blue mosaic greeting you from a gate pole, the hippy Beetle trying to climb up a windmill..

As you enter the Padstal, owners Hein and Susan Lange are there to greet the weary traveller and make you feel right at home.

Our visitors are delighted with great food and a shop that overflows with unique trinkets and memorabilia from yesteryear.

On your next journey on the longest dirt road in South Africa, stop at Tankwa Padstal and feed your soul.

Explore Route 355

Route 355 starts in Ceres and winds past farms and towns, ending in Kleinzee on the border of Namibia. On the stretch between Ceres and Calvinia, only 5km of this road is tarred, making it the longest gravel road in South Africa.

Explore the Tankwa, Hantam and Roggeveld, stop over in quaint hamlets, drink in the silence and feel the heartbeat of our land.

Take the road less travelled. Explore Route 355.

What our visitors have to say

Absolutely Awesome!
The service we received was was great, very friendly staff members and I recommend you all should experience this.

Desiree Kriel

Definitely the heart of the Tankwa Karoo!! a MUST VISIT again and again!!!
My absolute bucket list!!
The delicious food, Susan with her big smile and the friendly staff, 100% recommended!!
Food for your Soul!

Lezanne van der Merwe

Nice place, friendly staff, good food. Can't pass without stopping here. Well done guys, see you soon.

Cedric Balters

Great place, owners are always friendly and service is awesome for an oasis in the middle of nowhere... Will always stop here.

Chris Vorster

Tankwa Padstal - where Community is everything!

Stop at the best Roadside Shop in the Tankwa Karoo

Explore Route 355

What our visitors have to say

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