The Doolhof team is excited to welcome guests to a variety of offerings on this picturesque wine farm. Over the years, the property has evolved into an award-winning one-stop destination, and today is widely known as ‘Destination Doolhof’.

Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by George, your friendly camp host, whose genuine hospitality will make you feel right at home from the moment you arrive. Throughout your stay, George is available to assist with anything you may need.

Located in one of the most beautiful parts of the Cape Winelands, 16 fully equipped boutique glamping tents are surrounded by breathtaking mountains and sweeping vineyards. Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting at the charming tasting room, explore the vineyard or river hike, and wine and dine at the elegant Mila Restaurant.

Sit back, relax, and take in the unique wine country experience. Whether you are a wine connoisseur or simply looking for a relaxing getaway, Doolhof Wine Estate offers an unforgettable experience filled with natural beauty, culinary delights, and unrivalled hospitality.

Check-in: From 14h00 to 17h00 on day of arrival
Check-out: Before 10h00 on day of departure

Check-in arrangements need to be made and guests are kindly requested to inform the specific AfriCamps host of their estimated time of arrival. This ensures a smooth check-in experience. Full check-in information will be provided in your booking confirmation email.

HIKING & WALKING TRAILS

River Walk

Follow the treelined path for about 3.5 km and enjoy the scenic views along the river. Settle down for a delicious picnic at one of the designated picnic sites along the trail.

Vineyard & Kids’ MTB Route

Enjoy a 4 km walk through vineyards against the backdrop of Doolhof Wine Estate, which boasts mysterious hills and valleys that are home to many small mammals, such as bucks, porcupines, baboons, and even a shy leopard. This trail is perfect for kids to zoom along the jeep tracks.

Doolhof Mountain Trail

For spectacular views of the estate and the surrounding winelands, head out on a 13 km hike to the summit and back. The predominantly single track trail has an elevation of 650 metres and takes between 4 and 7 hours. View trail map.

Blue Route/Warthog Loop (11 km)

The route begins just before the workers’ houses on the road leading to Oaklands (look for the ‘Tunnel Vision’ sign). Follow the blue signs, which will eventually lead you back to Doolhof Boutique Hotel. This route is part of the Wild Boar MTB trail and can be explored on foot or by bike. If you are walking, please be aware that you might encounter mountain bikers you need to give way. A permit is required.

Welvanpas Hiking Route (9 km)

Take the gravel road back towards Wellington. After approximately 1.5 km, you will arrive at Welvanpas Farm. Turn right into the parking area and follow the signs marked with a foot impression. From there, the round trip is about 6 km, with an additional 1.5 km back to Doolhof Boutique Hotel. Please note that this trail is not suitable for mountain biking.

MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAILS

Wellington is well known for its spectacular mountain biking trails. Bring along your mountain bike and start the trails right from Doolhof.

Guests can cycle anywhere on the farm or buy a day permit for the popular Wild Boar trails. Your permit can be paid via SnapScan at R100 per person. Please enquire with your host for further information.

The kids will enjoy the quick 3.5 km dash through the vineyards, complete with two river crossings. This is the same route as the Vineyard Walk, so parents can walk along.

DOOLHOF TRAILS MAP

Check out the Doolhof map for hiking and MTB trails to discover the best routes for your adventure.

Kids’ Play Area

Ideal for little adventurers, our kids’ play area encourages active play, imagination, and social interaction. Bring your children to explore, climb, and have a fantastic time!

SPA TREATMENTS

Enjoy a spa treatment from the comfort of your tent. Choose between various massages, a manicure or pedicure, or a facial, and kick off your stay in style.

Bookings are essential and must be confirmed 24 hours in advance. Prices are subject to change and will be confirmed upon booking. Contact your host to book.

• Massage therapy
• Aromatherapy massage
• Swedish massage
• Deep tissue massage
• Back and neck massage (45 min)
• Manicure (45 min)
• Pedicure (50 min)
• Foot massage (30 min)
• Facial (60 min)

WINE TASTING

The understated elegance and earthy tones of Doolhof’s tasting room perfectly complement their award-winning wines. Enjoy cosy tastings during the winter months, or take in the stunning views from the indigenous gardens in summer. The beauty of the Cape’s wine country is embodied in every sip. AfriCamps guests can enjoy a complimentary tasting of five Doolhof wines.

MILA RESTAURANT AT DOOLHOF

Mila Restaurant is located within the estate in a historic wagon house from the late 19th century, offering a boutique dining experience with breathtaking views of the Wellington mountains. Using fresh, high-quality ingredients and blending classic techniques with innovative methods, they create flavours that are both vibrant and unique.

THE LABYRINTH

As a tribute to the estate’s history and labyrinthine characteristics, a small labyrinth was constructed close to the entrance of the farm. This is a fun spot for the kids to play and make their way through the labyrinth. Did you know the name ‘Doolhof’ translates to ‘labyrinth’?

PICNICS

Delicious picnic lunches, which include a bottle of Doolhof white or red wine, are available with both vegetarian and kiddies options. You can enjoy the picnic during the river walk, vineyard hike, or on a grassy spot on the farm. Contact your host to book a picnic basket.

WOOD-FIRED HOT TUBS

All 16 tents offer the exclusive use of their own outdoor wood-fired hot tub. A wood-fired hot tub is the purest form of relaxation. Soak up the beautiful surroundings while listening to the calming crackle of the fire, or take a dip to cool down during the hot Wellington summers.

Wine Farms & Distilleries

AfriCamps at Doolhof is nestled at the end of the Bovlei Valley and offers an authentic winelands experience. Taste delicious wines on award-winning wine estates such as Doolhof Wine Estate, Dunstone, Val du Charron, Welvanpas Family Vineyards, or Bosman Family Vineyards, many of which offer country-style lunches and snacks. Some of the estates are within walking distance of Doolhof, but you can also enjoy a bike ride between the wine farms. Try world-class organic brandy, grappa, port, and Cabernet Sauvignon from Upland Organic Wine and Brandy Estate, or take a distillery tour at James Sedgwick Distillery, where grain and malt whiskies are distilled.

Wellington Wine Walk

Enjoy the Wellington Wine Walk with well-informed guides who will introduce you to the local personalities and products of the area by guiding you along private property and quaint routes. They promise to unlock many of the well-kept secrets of Wellington and trust that your walk will be a rewarding experience.

Mountain Biking Trails

Wellington has amazing mountain biking trails for beginners, intermediate, and advanced riders. A detailed map of trails is available at the tasting room.

Our suggested mountain biking routes are:

Potbelly Kids Ride

This route starts and finishes at Val du Charron, where beginners can experience the 3.3 km long trail through vineyards or flat roads.

Cross Country

This route starts and ends at Doolhof Wine Estate. The route is 4.3 km long and for intermediate to advanced mountain bikers.

Flat Hog

This 42 km trail is for beginners to intermediate riders. The trail will take 1.5 to 3 hours and will lead you through beautiful open gravel roads and small sections of jeep track.

Scout Loop

The Scout Loop is a beautiful trail for intermediate to advanced riders with an ascent of 928 metres. The trail is 20.5 km long and takes 1 to 3 hours.

Wild Boar

This 42.3 km trail has an ascent of 1,495 metres. It is loved by intermediate to advanced riders.

Warthog

The Warthog trail is 36.3 km long and will take 2.5 to 5 hours. It will take you to a high peak with an ascent of 1,229 metres.

Porcupine Loop

A short ride for adventurous intermediate riders that will take 1.5 to 3 hours.

Hedgehog Loop

The Hedgehog Loop is a 16.4 km trail with a 679 metre ascent and is suitable for intermediate riders.

Bainskloof Pass

In the mid-19th century, a good connection route from the region around Wellington to the inland of South Africa was needed. In 1846, Andrew Geddes Bain explored the mountain, and in 1849, began with the construction of a road through the gorge. Today, the 26 km Bainskloof Pass is recognised as a national monument and makes for a beautiful drive with stunning views over the Boland.

Hiking

Limietberg Nature Reserve offers various hiking trails through fynbos-rich areas dotted with clear rock pools, giving hikers the opportunity to cool down. The reserve is a 10-minute drive from Doolhof. Here are a few of our suggestions:

Rock Hopper (7.5 km/5 hours)

Walk up or downstream. Find your own way up or down the boulder-strewn riverbed of the Witte River. Start from the Bainskloof Lodge parking area, climb down to the river, and follow it downstream to Tweede Tol. The trail alternates between rock hopping, walking, and swimming through to the last pool at Tweede Tol.

Murasie (7 km/3 hours)

There and back. An easy stroll up to the ruins of Hugo’s Rest, a house seemingly surrounded by ill fortune. The trail starts at the Bainskloof Lodge parking area. About 150 metres from the parking area, you climb over a fence using a wooden stile. Follow a jeep track past a memorial. Walk a little further and take your next turn to the right to find the haunted ruin. This route is ideal for large groups, with some good swimming pools along the way.

Happy Valley (10 km/6 hours)

There and back. This route follows a section of the Limietberg Trail and ends at Junction Pool. The trail is limited to 12 people per day. Starting at the Bainskloof Lodge parking area, follow the gravel road for about 150 metres, and then climb over a fence using the wooden stile. Follow the jeep track parallel to the Witte River, which has some spine-tingling pools. Junction Pool is one of the most popular pools in the Boland mountains. Look out for a furrow, Die Witrivier se Grip, that was built by farmers in 1856 to divert water from the Witte River to the Berg River Valley.

Bobbejaansrivier (9 km/5 hours)

There and back. The trail starts at the Bainskloof Lodge parking area. It winds along the Bobbejaans River, a tributary of the Witte River. You cross the Witte River for an easy walk along a contour above the river. After about 3.5 km, there is a turn-off to inviting pools in the river. The final 750 metres ascend steeply to the three-tiered waterfall. This trail is very popular in summer when disas and giant proteas are in bloom. The Witte River is difficult to cross in winter.

Spice Route, Paarl

Spice Route is your one-stop destination for all things delicious and crafty in the Cape Winelands. Taste it all! The Cape Brewing Company’s brewery and tasting room is located at Spice Route, where you can enjoy tasters of all their beers. Taste Spice Route Wines paired with platters of cheese and charcuterie at the tasting room. De Villiers Chocolate tasting is more than a tasting – it’s a chocolate experience, and should definitely be on your Spice Route bucket list. Wilderer’s gin tasting is another favourite. Take home some fynbos gin – it’s their specialty. After all the tasting, settle down for lunch with a remarkable winelands view at La Grapparia (amazing pizzas and flamkuchen) or Biltong and Barley – more CBC beer on tap, paired with biltong or their amazing burgers! Stop over at Fairview next door for their delicious cheese selection and wines.

Wellington Museum

The Wellington Museum features not only the cultures, artefacts, traditional tools, musical instruments, and jewellery of various African ethnic groups, but also prides itself in having ties with countries as far afield as America, England, Scotland, France, and the Netherlands. It exhibits Stone Age artefacts, a major collection of Egyptian artefacts, and tells the stories of various pioneers who made their mark on the history of South Africa. Visit the museum and discover the age-old mysteries of Africa.

Wellington Heritage Trail (Walking Tour)

The Wellington Heritage Trail starts at the Wellington Tourism Info Office, located next to the Dutch Reformed Church and the statue of Dr. Andrew Murray, which dates back to the 1840s, follow this walking tour through the historical centre of Wellington.

BREAKFAST BASKETS

We offer two ‘Cook-Your-Own’ breakfast basket options that are placed in the tents for guests to prepare. Pre-order your breakfast basket when making your booking. Breakfast baskets should be booked a day in advance.

Each breakfast basket includes the following:

Eggs
Breakfast sausage*
Bacon*
Two slices of ciabatta
Jam and butter
Cheese
Fresh pastry (changes daily)
Muesli
Yoghurt
Fruit
Juice
Milk

*Vegetarian option (available on request).

Cost: R180 per adult | R140 per child (0 to 12 yrs)

BRAAI BASKETS

We offer ‘Cook-Your-Own’ traditional South African braai baskets and burger baskets that are placed in the tents for guests to prepare. Pre-order your braai basket when making your booking. Dinner baskets should be booked a day in advance.

Each breakfast basket includes the following:

Boerewors*
Steak*
Garden green salad
Side starch dish (pasta salad, potato salad, or bean salad)
Bread side (roosterkoek, braaibroodjie, or garlic bread)
Marshmallow skewers

*Vegetarian option (available on request). Enquire for options.

Cost: R250 per adult | R180 per child (0 to 12 yrs)

PICNICS

Picnics can be booked from the tasting room to enjoy anywhere on the farm. Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance with a 50% deposit, and by 12h00 on Fridays for a weekend picnic basket.

Contact: +27 (0)76 570 9456 | E-mail: guestrelations@doolhof.com 

Ingredients
Selection of local cheeses
Hams*
Preserves
Olives
Baguette
Selection pates
Seasonal fruit
Salad of the day
A sweet treat

*Vegetarian and kiddies options (available on request). Please let us know if you have any allergies.

Dining Out

There are a number of great restaurants in town – from coffee shops to fine dining.

Pizza Vista (best for pizza)
Langkloof Roses (best for tea time)
The Stone Kitchen (best for breakfast)
The Grillroom (best for dinner)
Welvanpas (best for mountain bikers)

Booking is essential, especially during peak seasons. Please ask the farm for assistance with this.

AfriCamps at Doolhof operates a generator during load shedding. Guests will have access to all amenities during load shedding including lights, power plugs, and warm water.

Our tents sleep up to five guests, but our rates are based on a two-person stay. Please note that the rates below are a price indication, please use our online booking calendar to check live rates and availability. Extras like meals, activities and tours are not included in the price unless otherwise stated.

Cleaning Fee: All rates exclude a once-off R250 cleaning fee per booking. This fee will be added to your total during the booking process.

Please find our full terms and conditions here: www.africamps.com/terms-and-conditions/

Accommodation

All tents sleep a maximum of five people. The following items or services are not included in the price unless otherwise stated:

• Food and beverages
• Activities and tours
• Additional daily cleaning service (available on request)
• Wood and firelighters for the wood stove and campfires (for sale at the property shop)

Pets

We do not allow pets at our camp.

Music

No noise, parties or music are allowed in the camp unless the guest has booked the entire camp for a function.

Day visitors

No day visitors are allowed in the camp. Out of consideration for fellow guests, the camp will only accommodate up to 5 paying guests per tent. 

PENSIONER SPECIAL

Enjoy 15% off a midweek stay!

From a discounted rate of R1352 per night for 2 adults sharing, excl. fees

• Valid until 30 April 2025 for midweek stays only
• Excludes weekends and peak season (13 December 2024 – 11 January 2025)
• Rates are based on 2 adults sharing
• Self-catering glamping tent (sleeps 5)
• Extra adults can be booked at R295 pn
• Extra kids aged 3-16 are R195 pn
• Person booking must be 60+
• ID number required when booking
• ID to be presented upon check-in
• T&Cs apply

How to book

• Visit www.africamps.com and select the camp and the dates you wish to visit.
• Enter your promo code: GoldenGlamping in the Do you have a promo code field. Click on the apply button.
• In the Special Requests block, at the bottom of the booking form, please enter your ID number.

SINGLE PARENT SPECIAL

Kids stay FREE!

From R1590 per night, excl. fees

• Valid until 30 April 2025
• Excludes long weekends and peak season (13 December 2024 – 11 January 2025)
• Self-catering glamping tent (sleeps 5)
• Kids stay free (applies to kids aged 3-16)
• 1 Adult per booking (if an extra adult is added after the booking has been made, the special will no longer apply)
• T&Cs apply

How to book

• Visit www.africamps.com and book your stay.
• In the Special Requests block, at the bottom of the booking form, please enter the voucher code: SingleParentSpecial.
• Select EFT payment, and receive your discounted invoice via email.

Peter and Jami Kastner are the owner-managers who live on the farm with their two young sons, Jack and Alex (winemakers-in-training). Before 2005, Peter owned a restaurant, and Jami ran a flower export company. In 2005, they sold their businesses and, together with a few friends, invested in what was then a portion of Weltevrede Farm, with four hectares of Pinotage for small-scale production and a single self-catering cottage for rental. Today, the estate is known as Stanford Hills, featuring six wine labels exported to 11 countries, a 100-seater restaurant, and accommodation for 57 guests. The farm is also a popular wedding venue and hosts various events, including a winter craft beer festival and the Stanford Stumble in November.

Although Peter has no formal wine training, he has learned on the job, navigating what he describes as a steep learning curve. He does most of the work by hand in the small cellar, which occupies one half of an aircraft hangar on the farm, and he believes in minimal intervention to allow the grapes to express their unique characteristics. Peter is confident in the quality of the grapes, which ripen slowly due to the cool sea breezes in the area and are carefully managed for optimal yield. As he puts it, “It’s possible to make a bad wine from good grapes, but there’s no way you can make good wine if your grapes aren’t up to scratch.”

Jami manages Casa Cello, the estate’s restaurant, where their children often help out as well. She is also a published author of Sam and Me and the Hard Pear Tree, published by Jacana, and has recently opened The Butterfly Centre in Stanford. This non-profit organisation offers a variety of beneficial activities for children in the area with special needs.

Check-in: From 14h00 to 17h00 on day of arrival
Check-out: Before 10h00 on day of departure

Check-in arrangements need to be made and guests are kindly requested to inform the specific AfriCamps host of their estimated time of arrival. This way you are ensured of a smooth check-in experience. You will receive the host’s telephone number in your booking confirmation email. For check-in after 17h00 please call the hosts at the camp to make arrangements.

SWIMMING

Guests can swim in the dam in front of your tent.

FISHING

If you have your equipment with you, try some bass fishing in the top dam (catch and release).

walkING & mountain bikING trails

Keep a lookout for signs pointing to the different walk and mountain bike trails on the property. There are two circular trails to explore. The 5 km red trail passes the tents, so you can start and finish at the tent. There is also a 2 km yellow trail. Don’t forget to bring your mountain bike to explore some trails on the property.

WINE TASTING

Stanford Hills first became recognised for top-quality Pinotage in very small quantities and has since grown into a boutique wine farm to be reckoned with. We now also produce a Sauvignon Blanc, a Shiraz, and a Chardonnay under the Stanford Hills label, as well as the popular Veldfire range. Wine tasting of our various wines is offered daily at our restaurant, Casa Cello.

HORSE RIDING

Half-hour and full-hour horse rides available through African Horse Company.

Wood-fired hot tubs

Our boutique glamping tents offer the exclusive use of a private outdoor wood-fired hot tub situated next to the tent. A wood-fired hot tub is the purest form of relaxation. Soak up the beautiful surroundings while listening to the calming crackle of the fire, or take a dip to cool down during the summer months.

Hiking trails

Gansbaai Harbour to Klipgat Cave

A beautiful and fairly easy hiking trail is the 7.7 km Gansbaai Harbour to Klipgat Cave hike. It starts from the Gansbaai harbour and passes through limestone-rock vegetation and past several larger and smaller caves and coves. At the end of the trail, you find the best known of the caves, Klipgat, which was named for its remarkable window-like openings that offer spectacular views of the bay and sea.

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is a haven for nature lovers. It is a spectacular area offering guided walks, whale watching, horse riding, nature drives, and birding.

Phillipskop mountain hike and rock paintings

Take the 30 to 40 minutes hike to visit the only recorded rock art on the Cape Whale Coast at Phillipskop! The paintings are thousands of years old and are any historian’s delight.

Get on the water

Shark cage diving and whale watching

The Great White House is the ideal one-stop centre for extreme adventure tourists and marine lovers from across the globe. Shark cage diving and whale watching trips are the most popular and must be pre-booked.

Cruises down the Klein River

Take a slow boat down the Klein River, put your feet up, relax with a picnic, or get your binoculars out and see the amazing birdlife. There are a few operators to choose from, check Stanford Tourism for more info.

Delicious experiences

Kleinriver cheese and picnic farmstead

The deli-style Kleinriver Picnic Shed is filled with local produce, wine, beer, and a mountain of artisanal cheese which you can taste.

Manor House Restaurant

Praised as one of the Cape’s top country dining spots and ranked in the top 10% of restaurants worldwide, Manor House is a culinary gem with a menu that spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Beer tasting

Birkenhead Brewery started as one of the first craft breweries in South Africa. Visit the working craft brewery and pub-style restaurant for tours, tastings, and take home your own draught or bottled beers.

Explore a local market

The Sunset Market takes place on the last Friday of each month from September to May on the old Market Square, 18h00 to 20h00. Meet the locals, buy some delicious local food, listen to live music, and spend a few hours perusing the stalls.

BREAKFAST BASKET

We offer ‘Cook Your Own’ breakfast baskets which are placed in the tents for guests to prepare. Pre-order your breakfast basket when making your booking. Breakfast baskets should be booked a day in advance.

Each breakfast basket serving includes:

Freshly baked croissant
Preserves and butter
Homemade muesli
Fresh seasonal fruit
Bulgarian yogurt
Honey
Eggs
Bacon*
Erwin’s homemade cheese griller sausage*
White and brown bread
Milk
Juice

*Vegetarian option (available on request): Meat substituted with vegetarian sausage and sliced mint halloumi cheese.

Cost: R180 per adult | R140 per child (0 to 12 yrs)

BRAAI BASKET

We offer ‘Cook-Your-Own’ traditional South African braai baskets which are placed in the tents for guests to prepare. Pre-order your braai basket when making your booking. Braai baskets should be booked a day in advance.

Each braai basket serving includes:

200g Beef rump steak*
Traditional boerewors*
Chicken kebab*
Locally produced beetroot and butternut salad
Traditional Greek salad
Homemade garlic and cheese roll

*Vegetarian option (available on request): Meat substituted with aubergine steak; vegetarian sausage; garlic, butter, basil pesto, mozzarella, and Gruberg stuffed black mushroom; and butternut, baby marrow, onion, and red pepper kebab.

Cost: R250 per adult | R180 per child (0 to 12 yrs) 

On-site shop

Essentials like water, wood, firelighters, ice and more are available at the shop at reception.

Other options

Casa Cello Restaurant

Visit the popular Casa Cello restaurant on the estate! With an exquisite menu of Portuguese-inspired dishes in a family-friendly setting, it offers traditional favourites alongside new and exciting flavours crafted by Chef Jose Marinho.

Dining out

The surrounding area has a wealth of acclaimed restaurants, including Grootbos, Springfontein and Marianas. We recommend:

Barke at Blue Gum Country Lodge
Graze Slow Food Cafe
Don Gelato
Manor House Restaurant
Kloeks@Home
Ou Meul Bakery

Booking is essential, especially during peak seasons, please ask your hosts for assistance with this.

In order to mitigate the effects of load shedding on our guests, we’ve installed battery power backups in each tent at AfriCamps at Stanford Hills for your convenience. These backups ensure uninterrupted lighting and warm water during load shedding periods. Please note that wall plugs won’t be operational during power outages. 

Our tents sleep up to five guests, but our rates are based on a two-person stay. Please note that the rates below are a price indication, please use our online booking calendar to check live rates and availability. Extras like meals, activities and tours are not included in the price unless otherwise stated.

Cleaning Fee: All rates exclude a once-off R250 cleaning fee per booking. This fee will be added to your total during the booking process.

Please find our full terms and conditions here: www.africamps.com/terms-and-conditions/

Accommodation

All tents sleep a maximum of five people. The following items or services are not included in the price unless otherwise stated:

• Food and beverages
• Activities and tours
• Additional daily cleaning service (available on request)
• Wood and firelighters for the wood stove and campfires (for sale at the property shop)

Pets

We allow one dog per tent on prior arrangement. 

Music

No noise, parties or music are allowed in the camp unless the guest has booked the entire camp for a function.

Day visitors

No day visitors are allowed in the camp. Out of consideration for fellow guests, the camp will only accommodate up to 5 paying guests per tent. 

AfriCamps at Pat Busch Mountain Reserve is owned by Stephan and Lindi Busch. In the early 80s, the reserve was a working farm producing peaches, apricots, and grapes. Stephan’s father, who moved from Germany to South Africa 50 years ago, spent much of his free time hiking, fishing, and swimming on the farm. He fell in love with the land, and in 1985, when the opportunity arose to buy it, he didn’t hesitate. From that point forward, the farm became known as the Pat Busch Mountain Reserve. At the time, many visitors would stay in hiking cabins on the property, and reservations were made by simply leaving a letter in the mailbox. Renting out these cabins marked their first step into tourism and the start of a whole new venture.

Stephan’s connection to the reserve runs deep. He spent his childhood exploring every hidden corner of the property. A former boutique winemaker, Stephan not only discovered his passion for crafting fine wines here but also met his wife, Lindi. Now happily married with two children, Logan and Aurelia, they have built a life along the picturesque Garden Route.

Despite the distance, Stephan and Lindi, together with their dedicated team, manage 495 hectares of the mountain reserve, which includes cottages and a large farmhouse. Due to the increasing demand for the property, they expanded its use as a wedding and event venue. Over the years, Pat Busch has established itself as one of the premier event venues in the area, hosting many special occasions.

From the moment we met Stephan and Lindi, we were in a “too good to be true” mood. Not only were we awestruck by the beauty of the surroundings, but we also saw an incredible opportunity to accommodate guests in boutique glamping tents that offer a direct connection to the unspoiled nature of the reserve.

Upon your arrival, Johan, your camp host, will greet you with a warm welcome, while Rose can be found in the shop, ready to assist. Both are eager to meet you and will ensure your stay is unforgettable.

Check-in: From 14h00 to 17h00 on day of arrival
Check-out: Before 10h00 on day of departure

Check-in arrangements need to be made and guests are kindly requested to inform the specific AfriCamps host of their estimated time of arrival. This way, you are ensured of a smooth check-in experience. You will receive the host’s telephone number in your booking confirmation email. For check-in after 17h00 please call the hosts at the camp to make arrangements.

Swimming

Guests can swim in the fresh farm dam or in the communal saltwater pool. The dam is a quick 2-minute walk from the AfriCamps tents.

Mountain Biking

Kids will enjoy cycling on the dirt roads on the property and for more serious mountain biking enthusiasts there are a number of MTB trails surrounding the property. A route map is available on-site. Bike rental is available on the property, subject to availability.

Mountain bike rental: R325 for a half-day (07h30 – 12h30) | R450 for a full day 

Fishing 

Guests can try their luck fishing for the bass and tilapia in the dam. Fishing is operated on a strictly catch-and-release policy.

Three hiking trails

There are numerous trails to enjoy on the reserve varying in difficulty and ranging from 3 to 5 hours. A hiking map is available for guests in the tents.

Canoeing

There are row boats and kayaks available for guests to use on the dam. Oars and life jackets are available for daily rental from the office.

Oar rental available at reception: R75 per day + R50 refundable deposit

Sip on the Cape’s Best Wines

Enjoy the spectacular sights and tastes of the Robertson Wine Valley. Choose your favourite wineries in the area and experience the wine tastings, wine pairings and delicious lunches and picnics offered on these properties.

Explore the Klaasvoogds Meander

Klaasvoogds Meander is a small ward of the Robertson Wine District relatively unknown by name, but when discovered, visitors seldom want to leave. Weave your way through vineyards, restaurants, wineries and even a wellness centre and spa.

Take a slow River Boat Cruise

Take a meander along the Breede river in Viljoensdrift’s flat bottom river boat. Fill a picnic basket with sumptuous fare from their deli, add a bottle of Viljoensdrift’s fine wines and enjoy your picnic during your trip.

Taste award-wining Olive Products

Having won several awards for their oils and oil products, you won’t be disappointed when visiting Marbrin olive growers. Tours and tastings offered daily.

Stop & smell the Lavender

Owls Rest boutique lavender farmstall offers lavender and olive infused products such as soaps, essential oils, bath salts and body creams. You can experience the distilling of lavender and see how owners Marta & Jack Hattingh process this amazing plant by hand.

Wine Valley Safari

Hop on-board the spacious open-air Wine Valley Safari vehicle as your convenient and fun means of transport while visiting a variety of wine and olive estates in the beautiful area without the worry of driving. Rather sit back, relax and breath in the fresh countryside air.

Bird’s Paradise

Bird’s Paradise in Robertson is home to more than one hundred bird species. Discover birds from Australia to Peru, Central-America to Africa and Asia to Northern Wales. Enjoy the coffee & curio shop while the kids can enjoy the large play area outside.

Play a round of Golf

Surrounded by the rolling Langeberg mountains and bordered by vineyards and orchards, the 18-hole Robertson golf course is a Golf Course worth visiting. It is the only 18-hole golf course in the beautiful ‘Valley of Wine and Roses’ and is 1km outside the beautiful town of Robertson.

Taste some local craft beer

Saggy Stone offers 15 delicious and distinctively different beers, comprising a core range, seasonal range, as well as a growing list of Brewer’s Small Batch brews. Visit the tasting room with restaurant and outside seating with play areas for kids.

Ride down the R62 on a Harley Davidson

Best’ting tours offer guided tours of Route 62. Hire a Harley Davidson for and let them take you on an unforgettable experience around some of South Africa’s greatest local sites.

BREAKFAST BASKET

We offer ‘Cook Your Own’ breakfast baskets which are placed in the tents for guests to prepare. Pre-order your breakfast basket when making your booking. Breakfast baskets should be booked a day in advance.

Each breakfast basket serving includes:

Muesli
Yoghurt
Fresh eggs
Bacon*
Health bread
Fruit juice
Ground coffee
Rusks
Fruit
Cheese, butter and jams

*Vegetarian option (subject to availibility): Meat substituted with mushrooms.

Cost: R180 per adult | R140 per child (0 to 12 yrs)

BRAAI BASKET

We offer ‘Cook-Your-Own’ traditional South African braai baskets which are placed in the tents for guests to prepare. Pre-order your braai basket when making your booking. Braai baskets should be booked a day in advance.

Each braai basket serving includes:

200g Steak (Rump/Sirloin)*
100g Traditional boerewors*
Chicken kebab*
Two salads
Traditional garlic roosterkoek (bread)
Marshmallows on a stick to braai

*Vegetarian option (subject to availibility): Meat substituted with two halloumi kebabs, one big or two small braai mushroom(s) with garlic butter and corn on the cob.

Cost: R250 per adult | R180 per child (0 to 12 yrs) 

Dining Out

There are a number of great restaurants in the area – from coffee shops to fine dining. We recommend:

Strictly Coffee
Nuy Winery
Mo & Rose
Fraai Uitzicht
Four Cousins Restaurant

Booking is essential especially during peak seasons, please ask your hosts for assistance with this.

In order to mitigate the effects of load shedding on our guests, we’ve installed battery power backups in each tent at AfriCamps at Pat Busch for your convenience. These backups ensure uninterrupted lighting and warm water during load shedding periods. Please note that wall plugs won’t be operational during power outages. 

Our tents sleep up to five guests, but our rates are based on a two-person stay. Please note that the rates below are a price indication, please use our online booking calendar to check live rates and availability. Extras like meals, activities and tours are not included in the price unless otherwise stated.

Cleaning Fee: All rates exclude a once-off R250 cleaning fee per booking. This fee will be added to your total during the booking process.

Please find our full terms and conditions here: www.africamps.com/terms-and-conditions/

Accommodation

All tents sleep a maximum of five people. The following items or services are not included in the price unless otherwise stated:

• Food and beverages
• Activities and tours
• Additional daily cleaning service (available on request)
• Wood and firelighters for the wood stove and campfires (for sale at the property shop)

Pets

Unfortunately, no pets allowed on the farm.

Music

No music or parties are allowed unless you have reserved the entire camp for your function. This is a family-friendly camp and we aim to maintain a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

Day visitors

No day visitors are allowed in the camp. Out of consideration for fellow guests, the camp will only accommodate up to 5 paying guests per tent. 

PENSIONER SPECIAL

Enjoy 15% off a midweek stay!

From a discounted rate of R1440 per night for 2 adults sharing, excl. fees

• Valid until 30 April 2025 for midweek stays only
• Excludes weekends and peak season (13 December 2024 – 11 January 2025)
• Rates are based on 2 adults sharing
• Self-catering glamping tent (sleeps 5)
• Extra adults can be booked at R295 pn
• Extra kids aged 3-16 are R195 pn
• Person booking must be 60+
• ID number required when booking
• ID to be presented upon check-in
• T&Cs apply

How to book

• Visit www.africamps.com and select the camp and the dates you wish to visit.
• Enter your promo code: GoldenGlamping in the Do you have a promo code field. Click on the apply button.
• In the Special Requests block, at the bottom of the booking form, please enter your ID number.

SINGLE PARENT SPECIAL

Kids stay FREE!

From R1440 per night, excl. fees

• Valid until 30 April 2025
• Excludes long weekends and peak season (13 December 2024 – 11 January 2025)
• Self-catering glamping tent (sleeps 5)
• Kids stay free (applies to kids aged 3-16)
• 1 Adult per booking (if an extra adult is added after the booking has been made, the special will no longer apply)
• T&Cs apply

How to book

• Visit www.africamps.com and book your stay.
• In the Special Requests block, at the bottom of the booking form, please enter the voucher code: SingleParentSpecial.
• Select EFT payment, and receive your discounted invoice via email.

Meet the Botha and Kruger families – olive, rooibos, sheep, and “rock” farmers who have been running de Pakhuys since its humble beginnings in 2003.

De Pakhuys covers 1,000 hectares of land, including parts of the flat valley floor and massive chunks of an elevated rocky plateau. The rugged outcrops are dotted with about 600 world-renowned climbing sites. The land is situated within the greater Cederberg conservancy and apart from some commercial farming, the vegetation is left untouched to protect the biodiversity of the region.

De Pakhuys farm is situated in the Agter-Pakhuis Valley. The valley’s only link to the town of Clanwilliam is by one of the most scenic mountain passes in the Western Cape, the Pakhuis Pass. Literally translated, Pakhuis means warehouse. The origin of the name is not certain but probably refers to the majestic, stacked rock formation along the route. Recently tarred, the winding Thomas Bain build pass, climbs up to 914 metres above sea level offering breathtaking views of the rugged Cederberg and the innumerable hills towards the Hantam and Calvinia on the horizons.

Here in the mountains, the air is crisp, the sky a crystal blue; down on the earth below, a multitude of twisted and special orange-shaped rocks jutting out from amidst the greenery of shrubs and the occasional tree. It is a space of serene beauty and quiet contemplation, in which anyone of any age and ability can attempt their hand at an activity they never in a million years thought of trying before. Rocklands, Cederberg, is a place of something new and of something special. The Cederberg mountains kick deep into your heart – the Waboom and Gharrabushes, the shy Klipbokke, and the baboons, not to mention the ever-elusive Cape Leopard.

The Botha and Kruger families look forward to welcoming you to AfriCamps at de Pakhuys!

Check-in: From 14h00 to 17h00 on day of arrival
Check-out: Before 10h00 on day of departure

Check-in arrangements need to be made and guests are kindly requested to inform the specific AfriCamps host of their estimated time of arrival. This way you are ensured of a smooth check-in experience. Full check-in information will be provided in your booking confirmation email.

HIKING TRAILS

There are two established hiking trails meandering through sandstone boulders and along the river on the farm.

Waterfall Trail

A moderate 6 km trail along the banks of the Brandewyn River down into a nearby kloof where the river plummets 500 metres into the Karoo basin, resulting in lovely waterfalls, rapids, and astounding rock formations. For the fortunate bird watcher, you might spot the Verreaux’s eagle nesting high against the cliffs.

Sylvains Trail

This trail follows a mountain path leading up to the Die Plaat area of the farm. The 30-minute hike is steep, requiring moderate fitness. It’s a must for sunset lovers, offering stunning views of the valley and surrounding mountains.

Heuningvlei  Trail

This trail traces the old 4×4 track from the top of Pakhuis Pass to the historic village of Heuningvlei. Experience the Cederberg’s breathtaking beauty on what is considered one of the Western Cape’s most scenic walks!

‘Die Plaat’ Trail

Another moderate hike along the 4×4 track to Die Plaat area of the farm. The hike takes approximately 2 hours but can be adjusted for those who feel like a shorter walk and offers elevated views of the surrounding mountains and valley, which are particularly exquisite to witness during the spring flower season.

Bouldering

De Pakhuys offers a range of bouldering sites including Girl on our Mind 6C, Minky 7B, Black Velvet 8A, Gliding Through The Waves Like Dophins 8A+, Ray of Light 8B, and Witness the sickness 8A.

View Rocklands topos here.

Crash pads are available at the camp and can be booked in advance.

Black Diamond DropZone: R130 per day
Black Diamond Mondo: R150 per day
Single pad (second season): R90 per day

Book a crash pad here.

Please note: No climbing is allowed in Rocklands without a valid climbing permit. Permits can be obtained online or purchased at reception.

Swimming

When it comes to cooling down during summer months, guests are spoiled for choice. Take a refreshing dip by the waterfall at the end of our Waterfall Trail or bring along your lilos and some tubes to relax in our farm dam.

Private massage therapy

Enjoy a relaxing back and neck massage from the comfort and privacy of your boutique glamping tent. Our qualified massage therapists also offer sports massages, ideal after a day of pushing your muscles at our bouldering sights. Hop in your private outdoor wood-fired hot tub afterward and feel your body relax and unwind.

Private yoga sessions

Book a private yoga session with a qualified yoga instructor and practice your mind and body from the comfort of your tent while surrounded by the stunning Cederberg landscape. Special classes are available for children, pregnant women, and seniors on request.

1.5 hours: R300 pp | R500 for two people | R200 pp for more than two people

Please book at least 3 hours in advance to secure your spot.

Wood-fired hot tubs

All 10 tents offer the exclusive use of their own outdoor wood-fired hot tub. A wood-fired hot tub is the purest form of relaxation. Soak up the stunning surroundings while listening to the calming crackle of the fire, or take a dip to cool down on hotter days.

BOULDERING

With 3,771 routes in 86 crags, Rocklands is a bouldering paradise. This dramatic sandstone landscape has become increasingly popular as a world-class climbing destination amongst the international climbing community, offering some of the top bouldering sites in the world. The main bouldering area for Rocklands can be accessed from a parking lot near the top of Pakhuis Pass, which offers widespread views over the distinctly rugged and craggy sandstone landscape.

View Rocklands topos here.

Crash pads are available at the camp and can be booked in advance.

Black Diamond DropZone: R130 per day
Black Diamond Mondo: R150 per day
Single pad (second season): R90 per day

Book a crash pad here.

Please note: No climbing is allowed in Rocklands without a valid climbing permit. Permits can be obtained online or purchased at reception.

Hiking trails

The lesser-known northern Cederberg mountains and surrounding Rocklands are home to some of the most scenic hiking trails in the Cederberg. Some of these quieter trails are unique in that a fellow walker might not be seen for a couple of hours or throughout the entire trail.

The Pakhuisberg Day Hike (10.2 km from camp)

A circular 13 km hike both starting and finishing at the Kliphuis campsite entrance. This moderately difficult hike takes you into Pakhuisberg, offering elevated views of the surrounding rocky landscapes and peaks with close-ups of indigenous wildlife and the diverse fynbos vegetation. Permits must be purchased from the Kliphuis campsite office before the hike.

The Heuningvlei Jeep Track (7.2 km from camp)

The Heuningvlei Jeep Track hike is said to be one of the most scenic hikes in the Western Cape. This moderately difficult hike (depending on how far you go) offers breathtaking views of the surrounding raw Rocklands landscape and expansive Agter Pakhuis Valley. The entrance to the hike is from the gravel parking at the top of the Pakhuis Pass. You can either walk all the way to Heuningvlei, (which is about 11 km away) or turn back at any point you like.

The Sevilla Trail (7.6 km from camp)

A relatively easy 5 km walk from Traveller’s Rest Farm. This fascinating San rock art trail takes you passed nine different rock art sites while following the Brandewyn river. The Sevilla Trail is a comfortable walk that offers insight into ancient San cultures. Local farm game including Springbok, Eland, and Hartebeest may be seen along the trail as well as the common dassie (or rock rabbit) and local baboon troops. In addition to the intricate indigenous fynbos that surrounds the Sevilla Trail, during springtime, the wildflowers offer an even further depth of beauty to this historically enriching experience. Permits for the Sevilla Trail can be obtained from the Traveller’s Rest Farmstall, where a free basic description of the nine rock art sites is available.

Wine and olive oil tasting at Alpha Excelsior

Produced on the neighbouring farm, Alpha Excelsior, Rugged Rocks wine is produced by traditional methods from the neat Shiraz, Pinotage and Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards you see around the farm. The entire process is done by hand – going back to the way that wine has been made for centuries and is aged in oak barrels, ensuring optimal conditions for the wine to mature. The farm offers a winery tour on which guests can taste some of their delicious wines and learn more about the winemaking process.

Please note that operating hours and days may differ. Call +27 (0)63 315 6560 to check availability and book.

Alpha Excelsior planted its first olive trees in 2006 and now has 6.5 hectares of Mission and Frantoio Olives. The fruit is small with a bold, intense flavour. Their olives are all hand-picked, brined, and bottled on the farm. Any olives that are not bottled are cold-pressed with their own olive press to produce boutique extra virgin olive oil. Their olive oil is available for tasting and can be purchased at the winery.

San rock aRt

The Cederberg mountains are home to some of the best-known San rock art sites in Southern Africa, which is thought to have the richest legacy of rock art on the planet. There are over 2,500 known rock art sites in the broader Cederberg region, dating between 250 to as old as 8,000 years. These ancient rock paintings are therefore extremely important sites of Southern African ancestry, offering insights into a time and culture which has largely disappeared.

The best way to explore these historic sites is along the Sevilla trail, a relatively easy 5 km walk from Traveller’s Rest Farm. This fascinating San rock art trail passes nine different rock art sites while following the Brandewyn river.

Rooibos tea tastings

Rooibos tea is an iconic South African warm drink that has been enjoyed by locals for more than 300 years. With the Cederberg being the only place on the planet where rooibos grows naturally, it is only fitting to learn more about this beloved drink on a tea tasting.

House of Rooibos

House of Rooibos, a relatively new initiative of Rooibos Ltd., the largest rooibos tea producer and distributor in the world, offers an extensive variety of rooibos teas including original, organic, and flavoured teas. A variety of 13 different rooibos and honey-bush teas are available in the tearoom and tea garden, along with rooibos cappuccinos, milkshakes, iced teas and ice creams.

Rooibos Tea House

Rooibos Tea House stocks over 100 rooibos blends and flavours which range from natural, herbal, fruity, and sweet, to green, spicy and floral. These are all available for both tasting and purchase. They also offer a unique tea tasting which allows you to choose any seven rooibos teas and enjoy them while reading about the history of rooibos, the production process, and some further facts about this famous South African tea.

Visit the historic Wupperthal village

A visit to the historic Wupperthal village offers a rare window into a village of the early 1800s. The village seems to have gotten lost in time, consisting of quaint thatched cottages portraying the Cape Dutch style in all its glory. Although this beautiful missionary village is only a straight 25 km southeast of Clanwilliam, the road takes you through 75 km of breathtaking scenery, down into the Tra-Tra Valley at the northern foothills of the Cederberg Wilderness Area. The village was established in 1828 by two Rhenish missionaries, Johann Gottlieb Leipoldt and J von Wurm.

Muisbosskerm open-air restaurant

For a seafood experience of a lifetime, unique to the West Coast, pay a visit to Muisbosskerm! The restaurant is an hour’s drive from the camp but should not be excluded from your bucket list. Offering the West Coast’s most sought-after seafood dishes like crayfish, a wide variety of fish, baked, smoked, and grilled, the traditional waterblommetjie stew, to the ever-fresh homemade bread straight from the clay-oven, with homemade butter, this is a dining experience that cannot be missed.

Donkey cart adventures

Explore the rugged, wild beauty of the Cederberg on a donkey cart adventure trail. Donkey carts are the traditional way to travel in the Cederberg – locals used to use donkeys to carry their produce to Clanwilliam. The route begins at the top of Pakhuis Pass, where you can leave your car. The two-and-a-half-hour trail ends in the charming Heuningvlei village, one of the 14 Moravian Mission Church outposts. The small local community is known for its production of traditional dried fruit and organic rooibos tea.

BREAKFAST BASKET

We offer ‘Cook-Your-Own’ breakfast baskets with freshly packed ingredients for guests to prepare. Pre-order your breakfast basket when making your booking. Breakfast baskets should be booked a day in advance.

Each breakfast basket includes the following:

Savoury bread
Sliced bread
Jam
Butter
Cheese
Yoghurt
Muesli
Bacon*
Breakfast sausages*
Eggs
Fruit juice
Fresh Fruit
Milk
Ground coffee

*Vegetarian option available on request.

Cost: R180 per adult | R140 per child (0 to 12 yrs)

BRAAI BASKET

We offer ‘Cook-Your-Own’ traditional South African braai baskets for guests to prepare. Pre-order your braai basket when making your booking. Braai baskets should be booked a day in advance.

Each braai basket includes the following:

A selection of 400 g meat (kids basket include 200 g meat)*
Garlic bread
Green salad
Side dish
Marshmallows on a stick

*Vegetarian option available on request.

Cost: R250 per adult | R180 per child (0 to 12 yrs)

In order to mitigate the effects of load shedding on our guests, we’ve installed battery power backups in each tent at AfriCamps at de Pakhuys for your convenience. These backups ensure uninterrupted lighting and warm water during load shedding periods. Please note that wall plugs won’t be operational during power outages.

Our tents sleep up to five guests, but our rates are based on a two-person stay. Please note that the rates below are a price indication, please use our online booking calendar to check live rates and availability. Extras like meals, activities and tours are not included in the price unless otherwise stated.

Cleaning Fee: All rates exclude a once-off R250 cleaning fee per booking. This fee will be added to your total during the booking process.

Please find our full terms and conditions here: www.africamps.com/terms-and-conditions/

Accommodation

All tents sleep a maximum of five people. The following items or services are not included in the price unless otherwise stated:

• Food and beverages
• Activities and tours
• Additional daily cleaning service (available on request)
• Wood and firelighters for the wood stove and campfires (for sale at the property shop)

Pets

We allow one dog per tent on prior arrangement. 

Music

No noise, parties or music are allowed in the camp unless the guest has booked the entire camp for a function.

Day visitors

No day visitors are allowed in the camp. Out of consideration for fellow guests, the camp will only accommodate up to 5 paying guests per tent. 

PENSIONER SPECIAL

Enjoy 15% off a midweek stay!

From a discounted rate of R1352 per night for 2 adults sharing, excl. fees

• Valid until 30 April 2025 for midweek stays only
• Excludes weekends and peak season (13 December 2024 – 11 January 2025)
• Rates are based on 2 adults sharing
• Self-catering glamping tent (sleeps 5)
• Extra adults can be booked at R295 pn
• Extra kids aged 3-16 are R195 pn
• Person booking must be 60+
• ID number required when booking
• ID to be presented upon check-in
• T&Cs apply

How to book

• Visit www.africamps.com and select the camp and the dates you wish to visit.
• Enter your promo code: GoldenGlamping in the Do you have a promo code field. Click on the apply button.
• In the Special Requests block, at the bottom of the booking form, please enter your ID number.

SINGLE PARENT SPECIAL

Kids stay FREE!

From R1590 per night, excl. fees

• Valid until 30 April 2025
• Excludes long weekends and peak season (13 December 2024 – 11 January 2025)
• Self-catering glamping tent (sleeps 5)
• Kids stay free (applies to kids aged 3-16)
• 1 Adult per booking (if an extra adult is added after the booking has been made, the special will no longer apply)
• T&Cs apply

How to book

• Visit www.africamps.com and book your stay.
• In the Special Requests block, at the bottom of the booking form, please enter the voucher code: SingleParentSpecial.
• Select EFT payment, and receive your discounted invoice via email.

AfriCamps at Kam’Bati and Kam’Bati River Resort is situated on the Jubileeskraal farm, just outside Swellendam, which has been owned by the Badenhorst family since 1958. Bati Badenhorst was the first farmer in the family, and today, his grandsons Jaco and Francois Badenhorst manage all the farming and leisure activities. The Swellendam area has always been regarded as the breadbasket of the Cape, primarily dedicated to grain farming. At Jubileeskraal, the family cultivates corn, wheat, barley, canola, and raises sheep.

Jaco and Francois have always felt privileged to spend time in nature, enjoying the vast space and tranquillity of the farm. They decided it would be wonderful to share this experience with others, which led to the creation of Kam’Bati River Resort, named in honour of their late grandfather, Bati Badenhorst. To cater to nature enthusiasts who prefer a touch of comfort, Kam’Bati partnered with AfriCamps.

Since the opening of AfriCamps at Kam’Bati, Jaco has continued to enhance the camp’s offerings. In 2019, the tents were upgraded with new flooring, additional decking, and each tent received an outdoor wood-fired hot tub! Today, Swellendam and Kam’Bati offer much more than a mere stopover on the way to the Garden Route. Thanks to the innovation of Kam’Bati’s exceptional team, it has become a vibrant family holiday destination in its own right and one of AfriCamps’ most popular glamping spots!

Check-in: From 14h00 to 17h00 on day of arrival
Check-out: Before 10h00 on day of departure

Check-in arrangements need to be made and guests are kindly requested to inform the specific AfriCamps host of their estimated time of arrival. This way you are ensured of a smooth check-in experience. You will receive the host’s telephone number in your booking confirmation email. For check-in after 17h00 please call the hosts at the camp to make arrangements.

Swimming pools with water slides

The resort has three swimming pools fit for different ages. There is a splash pool for the toddlers, a deeper pool with three small slides for the kids, and three larger slides at the larger pool for the older kids.

Mini-golf course

The whole family can join in on this fun activity. The eight-hole mini-golf course is shaped in the letters of ‘Kam’Bati’ and can be trickier than expected! Clubs and balls are available at the camp shop.

Riverwalk with a scavenger hunt

You will receive a scavenger hunt package on arrival with a list of objects to find. Follow the walkway in front of the tents to complete the scavenger hunt. A fun activity to do with small kids.

CANOE HIRE
Bring your own or hire a canoe from the camp shop. A paddle down the Breede River is a peaceful experience and a great birdwatching spot! Take your fishing rod along and catch carp and bass from the canoe (strictly catch-and-release).

Peckish Pizza Restaurant

Our Pizza Restaurant “Peckish” is open and ideal for a quick bite next to the swimming pools while the kids take a dip. It’s especially known for its delicious, wood-fired pizzas, so don’t miss out!

Lounge and bar open over weekends

Have a drink at the camp bar on weekends. Here we broadcast the most popular sporting events of the weekend, so you don’t have to miss out. Please note our lounge and bar are only open over weekends.

Fishing

Guests love catch-and-release fishing either on the riverbanks or from the jetty. The Breede River is full of carp and bass and guests come from all over for a relaxing weekend of fishing. Don’t forget to bring along your fishing rod, gear, and bait.

Kam’Bati River Resort Map

Kam’Bati River Resort is home to AfriCamps Boutique Glamping, camping sites, and other accommodation. Amenities and facilities are available to all guests staying on the property.

Click on map to enlarge.

Marloth Nature Reserve

Find this stunning nature reserve in the majestic Swellendam mountains, on the outskirts of town. Perfect for mountain biking, hiking, and strolls through the reserve. The reserve’s vegetation is predominantly mountain fynbos, with patches of forest, streams and dams.

Wildebraam Berry Estate

Come pick your own blackberries and youngberries in season in November and December, relax with a picnic basket, absorbing the countryside serenity. The private cellar produces a range of delicious liqueurs including Youngberry, Honey, Aniseed, Rooibos, Peppermint, Lemon, and Hazelnut.

Drostdy Museum

The Drostdy Museum was built by the Dutch East India Company in 1747 to serve as residence and official headquarters for the Landdrost. Visit the museum and step into South African heritage. Find the museum in Swellengrebel street – a particularly beautiful road in Swellendam.

Kunstehuijs Fine Art Gallery

Kunstehuijs Fine art Gallery represents prominent South African painters, sculptors, potters, and photographers. Owned by internationally known contemporary artist Grady Zeeman, this gallery has a unique blend of art for all tastes, with her passion for art and people being visible throughout the Kunstehuijs.

Bontebok National Park

The majestic Langeberg Mountains provide a picturesque backdrop in Bontebok National Park, heralded as a world heritage site. Day visitors can take self-drive game drives, enjoy spotting 200 bird species or have picnics at ‘Die Stroom’.

Sulina FaIRY Sanctuary

Tip-toe through a natural enchanted forest garden, get lost in the magical world of mushroom rings and wishing wells, and meet with the Faeries and Angels. Sulina Fairy Sanctuary is a tranquil paradise and the humble home of creative potters and sculptors, Ian and Minky Sulin.

BREAKFAST BASKET

We offer ‘Cook Your Own’ breakfast baskets which are placed in the tents for guests to prepare. Pre-order your breakfast basket when making your booking. Breakfast baskets should be booked a day in advance.

Each breakfast basket serving includes:

Fresh bread or rye bread
Eggs
Bacon*
Sausage*
Freshly baked muffin
Small yoghurt
Muesli
Fresh seasonal fruit
Juice
Coffee
Milk

Cost: R180 per adult | R140 per child (0 to 12 yrs)

*Vegetarian and pescetarian options (available on request): Meat substituted with extra bread, muffin, and two eggs OR hashbrowns OR fish fingers.

BRAAI BASKET

We offer ‘Cook-Your-Own’ traditional South African braai baskets which are placed in the tents for guests to prepare. Pre-order your braai basket when making your booking. Each braai basket serving includes:

200g Steak*
Boerewors sausage*
Chicken kebab*
Veggie stick / beetroot salad (seasonal)
Noodle salad
Garlic roll
Malva pudding with custard

Cost: R250 per adult | R180 per child (0 to 12 yrs) 

*Vegetarian and pescetarian options (available on request): Meat substituted with spinach and feta stuffed butternut OR fish (comes with fish spice and lemon).

CAMP SHOP

Our shop at the reception is open daily selling basic goods like water, wood, ice, cooldrinks, ice cream, snacks and basic toiletries. The bar is open during the weekend from 10h00 to 22h00 (for the use of resort guests only).

RestaurantS Nearby

There are a number of great restaurants in the area from coffee shops to fine dining. We recommend:

Old Goal – 028 514 2847
Schoonwinkel – 063 450 7909
La Sosta Restaurant – 073 899 6912
Old Mill – 028 514 2790
De Vagebond – 028 514 2221
Field & Fork – 028 514 3430
Tredici – 028 514 2216

In order to mitigate the effects of load shedding on our guests, we’ve installed battery power backups in each tent at AfriCamps at Kam’Bati for your convenience. These backups ensure uninterrupted lighting and warm water during load shedding periods. Please note that wall plugs won’t be operational during power outages. 

Our tents sleep up to five guests, but our rates are based on a two-person stay. Please note that the rates below are a price indication, please use our online booking calendar to check live rates and availability. Extras like meals, activities and tours are not included in the price unless otherwise stated.

Cleaning Fee: All rates exclude a once-off R250 cleaning fee per booking. This fee will be added to your total during the booking process.

Please find our full terms and conditions here: www.africamps.com/terms-and-conditions/

Accommodation

All tents sleep a maximum of five people. The following items or services are not included in the price unless otherwise stated:

• Food and beverages
• Activities and tours
• Additional daily cleaning service (available on request)
• Wood and firelighters for the wood stove and campfires (for sale at the property shop)

Pets

Unfortunately, no pets allowed on the farm.

Music

No music or parties are allowed unless you have reserved the entire camp for your function. This is a family-friendly camp and we aim to maintain a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

Day visitors

No day visitors are allowed in the camp. Out of consideration for fellow guests, the camp will only accommodate up to 5 paying guests per tent. 

PENSIONER SPECIAL

Enjoy 15% off a midweek stay!

From a discounted rate of R1352 per night for 2 adults sharing, excl. fees

• Valid until 30 April 2025 for midweek stays only
• Excludes weekends and peak season (13 December 2024 – 11 January 2025)
• Rates are based on 2 adults sharing
• Self-catering glamping tent (sleeps 5)
• Extra adults can be booked at R295 pn
• Extra kids aged 3-16 are R195 pn
• Person booking must be 60+
• ID number required when booking
• ID to be presented upon check-in
• T&Cs apply

How to book

• Visit www.africamps.com and select the camp and the dates you wish to visit.
• Enter your promo code: GoldenGlamping in the Do you have a promo code field. Click on the apply button.
• In the Special Requests block, at the bottom of the booking form, please enter your ID number.

SINGLE PARENT SPECIAL

Kids stay FREE!

From R1590 per night, excl. fees

• Valid until 30 April 2025
• Excludes long weekends and peak season (13 December 2024 – 11 January 2025)
• Self-catering glamping tent (sleeps 5)
• Kids stay free (applies to kids aged 3-16)
• 1 Adult per booking (if an extra adult is added after the booking has been made, the special will no longer apply)
• T&Cs apply

How to book

• Visit www.africamps.com and book your stay.
• In the Special Requests block, at the bottom of the booking form, please enter the voucher code: SingleParentSpecial.
• Select EFT payment, and receive your discounted invoice via email.

Meet Taryn, Howard, and their kids Dylan, Emma, and Erin – owners of this beautiful Karoo farm and AfriCamps at Karoo 1, Hex Valley. Though accustomed to the hustle and bustle of city life in Cape Town, they cherish every opportunity to escape to their Karoo oasis where they can spend time enjoying the great outdoors.

Being the first Karoo farm as you travel north along the N1, the farm was renamed “Karoo 1”, but the tradition of warm, friendly hospitality has been continued by Taryn and Howard and their passionate team. Soon after becoming involved with the property in 2017, Taryn and Howard fell in love with the great expanse of 1800 hectares, beautiful mountain biking tracks, unique and artistic buildings, and a majestic rock pool.

The Karbonaatjie meat parcel of the 1800s has since been replaced by delicious traditional Karoo dishes, pizzas, and family meals prepared by our expert chefs. Today, the farm is much more than a quick stop-over. Its unique farm accommodation, beautiful Karoo wedding venue, and tranquil surroundings make the property a destination of its own.

The Karoo 1 team is ready to extend warm Karoo hospitality and looks forward to welcoming you to their hidden gem.

Check-in: From 14h00 to 17h00 on day of arrival
Check-out: Before 10h00 on day of departure

Check-in arrangements need to be made and guests are kindly requested to inform the specific AfriCamps host of their estimated time of arrival. This way you are ensured of a smooth check-in experience. Full check-in information will be provided in your booking confirmation email.

Hiking Trails

AfriCamps at Karoo 1 offers a number of well-developed trail networks on the farm and in the local community.

Please note, hiking and MTB trails are the same.

Blue Route (13 km) – easy
Trail Map

Green Route (4.5 km) – easy
Trail Map

Orange Route (10 km) – easy
Trail Map

Rock Pool

Take a dip in the natural rock pool to cool down from the Karoo’s summer heat, or simply soak up the views over spectacular rock faces. Follow the road past the tents to reach the rock pool.

Mountain Biking Routes

Don’t forget your mountain bike to explore the diverse terrain! Choose between the 13 km Blue Route trail, the 25 km Red Route trail, the 4.5 km Green Route trail and the 10 km Orange Route trail. All trails start and end at the hotel and are open all year round.

Please note, hiking and MTB trails are the same.

Blue Route (13 km) – easy
Trail Map

Red Route (25 km) – difficult, not child-friendly
Trail Map

Take the detour to Fossilkoppie and the lookout over the valley.

Green Route (4.5 km) – easy
Trail Map

Orange Route (10 km) – easy
Trail Map

Karoo 1 Wedding Venue

Karoo1’s wedding venue is a spectacular location to tie the knot and share the happiest day with your friends and family. Guests stay in the 13 AfriCamps tents as well as the Karoo1 Hotel accommodation. The ceremony takes place in the picturesque hillside chapel and the celebrations continue at the Karoo 1 function facilities.

Swimming Pool

Go for a swim or simply relax next to the hotel pool. The friendly hotel staff will make sure you stay hydrated, so feel free to order your favourite cocktail from them, delivered right to the poolside.

Restaurant & Bar

Treat yourself to the warm hospitality and lip-smacking Karoo cuisine at our on-site restaurant. Perfect for a light lunch after your hike, or a delectable dinner. Join us for anything from Karoo burgers to heart-warming curries. View the Karoo1 Restaurant Menu here.

Fauna & Flora

If you are not ready to tackle a strenuous hiking trail, simply pack a picnic and go exploring. You will be amazed by the interesting discoveries you’ll make. Spot wildlife and seasonal plant species against the backdrop of the beautiful Karoo landscape.

Wood-fired Hot Tubs

All 13 tents offer the exclusive use of their own outdoor wood-fired hot tub. A wood-fired hot tub is the purest form of relaxation. Soak up the unique Karoo surroundings while listening to the calming crackle of the fire, or take a dip to cool down on hotter days.

Aquila Private Game Reserve Day Safaris (27 km)

Around the corner from AfriCamps at Karoo 1 is the renowned Aquila Private Game Reserve where day visitors can enjoy a guided morning or full-day safari. Spot the Big 5 with your experienced guide in the unique Karoo setting. Enquire from reception and our host will gladly assist you with your booking.

1. Early Morning Safari

Duration: 07h00 – 12h00
Included: Welcome drinks, buffet breakfast upon arrival, a 2 to 3 hour traditional safari game drive, and a complimentary Eco Synergy Tour. Don’t forget to pack your swimming costume, sunblock and hat, as guests are invited to enjoy Aquila’s outdoor infinity pool during the safari leisure time.
Excluded: Beverages, transfers, and activities (other than specified).
Tours are subject to availability and weather permitting.

2. Sunset Safari

Duration: 15h00 – 19h00
Included: Welcome drinks, snacks and refreshments, and a 2 to 3 hour sunset safari game drive.
Excluded: Beverages, transfers and activities (other than specified).
Tours are subject to availability and weather permitting.

Die Veldskoen Farm Stall (20 km)

Whether you’d like to stock up on preserves, snacks and fine wines, you need to fuel up on coffee, or you’re in for a sumptuous sit-down lunch in the cosy restaurant or in the beautiful garden – Die Veldskoen (translating to “The Field Shoe”) comes highly recommended. Don’t forget to browse their selection of gifts and antiques.

4×4 Trails

A selection of 4×4 trails can be found in the surrounding areas. Kopbeenskloof, Leeuwenboschfontein, or Matroosberg 4×4 are a few options.

Snow hunting in winter

You may be lucky enough to see snow at AfriCamps at Karoo 1 if you stay in the colder winter months, or you can head to Matroosberg Nature Reserve, known for its snow-capped peaks during winter. Day visitors come all the way from Cape Town to experience the snow. From the camp, a 45-minute drive takes you to the reserve. Klondyke Cherry Farm is another popular snow-hunting hotspot.

Matjiesfontein (78 km)

If you’re making your way up the N1, the historic town of Matjiesfontein is worth a pit stop. Arriving in the town, you’re taken back a century. Points of interest include the iconic Lord Milner Hotel, The Old Post Office, the courthouse and jail, the old bank building, the railway station, and the iconic red bus. Grab a coffee in the Coffee House, located in the town’s historic general store. Matjiesfontein is a 50-minute drive from AfriCamps at Karoo 1, and a must-see en route to your next destination.

Breakfast Baskets

We offer ‘Cook-Your-Own’ breakfast baskets that can be collected at reception. Pre-order your breakfast basket when making your booking. Breakfast baskets should be booked a day in advance.

Each breakfast basket includes the following:

Savoury bread
Sliced bread
Jam
Butter
Cheese
Yoghurt
Muesli
Bacon*
Breakfast sausages*
Eggs
Fruit juice
Fresh Fruit
Milk
Ground coffee

*Vegetarian option available on special request.

Cost: R180 per adult | R140 per child (0 to 12 yrs)

Braai Basket

We offer ‘Cook-Your-Own’ traditional South African braai baskets that can be collected at reception. Pre-order your braai basket when making your booking. Braai baskets should be booked a day in advance.

Each braai basket includes the following:

A selection of 400 g meat (kids basket include 200 g meat)*
Garlic bread
Green salad
Side dish
Marshmallows on a stick

*Vegetarian option available on special request.

Cost: R250 per adult | R180 per child (0 to 12 yrs)

Restaurant & Bar

Treat yourself to the warm hospitality and lip-smacking Karoo cuisine at our on-site restaurant. Perfect for a brekkie before check-out, a light lunch after your hike, or a delectable dinner. Join us for anything from Karoo burgers to heart-warming curries at the Karoo1 Restaurant.

In order to mitigate the effects of load shedding on our guests, we’re installing battery power backups in each tent at AfriCamps at Karoo 1 for your convenience. These backups ensure uninterrupted lighting and warm water during load shedding periods. Please note that wall plugs won’t be operational during power outages.

Our tents sleep up to five guests, but our rates are based on a two-person stay. Please note that the rates below are a price indication, please use our online booking calendar to check live rates and availability. Extras like meals, activities and tours are not included in the price unless otherwise stated.

Cleaning Fee: All rates exclude a once-off R250 cleaning fee per booking. This fee will be added to your total during the booking process.