AFRICAMPS AT KAM’BATI, SWELLENDAM

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.