AFRICAMPS KLEIN KAROO, OUDTSHOORN

AfriCamps Klein Karoo is a joint venture between Schoeman and de Jager, two neighboring families. Arnold de Jager and Piet Schoeman grew up together, born and bred in Oudtshoorn, farming was always close to both of their hearts. After school, they both went their separate ways. Little did they know of this great adventure awaiting them!

Both families have been farming in the Oudtshoorn area for many generations. Arnold and his wife, Esti-Mari, and their two sons Arnold and Michael love living on the farm and enjoy the fresh air and feeding the animals. Piet and Laura Schoeman, with their three children Jan-Hendrik, Stephanie and Albert take every chance they can to join the tourist tours on their farm, and love farm life.

From their joint love of animals and the hospitality industry, these two families started a partnership that resulted in the birth of something new, the first AfriCamps farm in South Africa! Your hosts now invites you to come and experience AfriCamps Klein Karoo and both their families’ lifestyles firsthand.

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 bookings confirmation email. For check-in after 17h00 please call the hosts at the camp to make arrangements.

 Authentic Working Ostrich Farm Tour

A unique guided tour of our working ostrich farm, including an exclusive viewing of the incubator and each stage of ostrich farming. During season you can even help the chicks hatch! (+/- 2 hours)

01 October 2023 – 30 September 2024
Cost: Adults R320 per person | Children (4-12) R160 per child

01 October 2024 – 30 September 2025
Cost: Adults R400 per person | Children (4-12) R200 per child

Monday-Sunday | Daily scheduled tours starting at 09h00 | Private tours (outside of the scheduled times) for smaller groups are available on request.

Meerkat Safari

One of the highlights when visiting us is the introduction of our Meerkat Family! Join us on an early morning drive down to the Meerkat burrows. Your guide will introduce you to the daily lives of these cute creatures. Wait patiently with a cup of coffee/tea in the hand, as they start to appear in the early morning to start their day. A once in a lifetime experience, only possible in the Klein Karoo.

*Meerkats are wild animals and sightings are not guaranteed. Meerkats are observed from a distance and no petting is allowed.

01 October 2023 – 30 September 2024
Cost: Adults: R650 pp | Children (8-12): R300 per child

01 October 2024 – 30 September 2025
Cost: Adults: R650 pp | Children (8-12): R300 per child

*Please note that due to the nature of the tour, no children under the age of 8 are allowed.

Visit Our Local Creche (Vreugde Voetjies)

At “Happy Feet”, we care for 85 children between the ages of one and 6 years old, from the underprivileged community where we live.

Free (or combine with Ostrich Farm Tour).
Please ask your host for more details or how you can get involved to help.

STARGAZING

Join us for a fascinating 45-minute tour of the Southern Celestial Hemisphere at the comfort of your own tent. 

*Subject to availability, amount in group and clear skies. Rates available on request.

FISHING

Cast your lines in our farm fam and try your luck at catch-and-release fishing.

BIRDWATCHING

Don’t forget to pack your binoculars and take the opportunity to birdwatch, as birdlife is abundant on the farm.

HIKING & MOUNTAIN BIKING

Join us for a hike amongst the beautiful unspoiled veld that surrounds AfriCamps. Here, you can take a closer look at all the smaller things that make the Little Karoo ecosystem tick, from special adaptations that the plants employ to survive, to medicinal uses. Have a look at the finer details of many animals that are often overlooked. Enjoy the surrounding scenery and lose yourself in nature with us. Don’t forget your mountain bike! Our property has some great trails to explore.

Visit the famous Cango Caves

Learn about the stalactites and stalagmites that form in the Cango Caves. Burrow through a number of different halls, each enchanting you with its own mystery and wonder. For something more adventurous, take the adventure tour that will have you climbing up iron ladders and crawling through the tunnel of love.

Drive along the iconic Swartberg Ranch

The 27 km Swartberg Pass is considered one of the finest mountain passes in the world: an untarred road that winds to the summit 1,583 metres above sea level in steep zigzags and sudden switchbacks with breathtaking views at every turn.

De Kombuys

Experience the charm of De Kombuys, a 200-year-old Cape Dutch farm in the stunning Swartberg Mountains. They offer a unique blend of terroir-driven estate wines and free-range Wagyu beef. Indulge in a culinary delight at the restaurant, The Marbled Wagyu, where they celebrate the art of Wagyu beef.

KARUSA WINE TASTING

Situated in the quaint town of Schoemanshoek en route to the Cango Caves is Karusa. Be sure to include a wine tasting at this family-owned vineyard in your itinerary and sample some of its delicious Cap Classique and Mediterranean-styled wines.

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 baskets serving include:

Freshly baked muffin
Muesli
Fresh fruit
Yoghurt
Juice
Preserves and butter for muffin
Eggs
Bacon*
Ostrich sausage*
Freshly baked bread
Milk

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

*Vegetarian option (available on request): Meat substituted with plant-based sausage and extra fruit.

LUNCH OPTIONS

Check the blackboard at the Lapa for daily lunch options available to purchase.

BRAAI BASKETS

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

Pre-order your braai basket when making your booking. Each braai basket serving includes:

Option 1: Ostrich Braai Basket

200 g Ostrich Fillet*
Sausage*
Chicken Kebab*
Two Salads
Garlic roll

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

*Vegetarian option (available on request): Meat substituted with vegetarian patty.
**Subject to availability.

Option 2: Lamb Braai Basket

2 Lamb chops*
Sausage*
Beef sosatie*
Two salads
Garlic roll

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

*Vegetarian option (available on request): Meat substituted with vegetarian patty.
**Subject to availability.

OTHER OPTIONS

There are a number of great restaurants in the town. From coffee shops to fine dining. These are just a few. You will find a full list available at the farm.

Nostalgie Restaurant – classic South African Restaurant
Bello Cibo – classic Italian Restaurant
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge Restaurant
Karoo Pot
De Kombuys
The Kolonie

Booking is essential especially during peak seasons, please ask the farm 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 Klein Karoo 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 R1437 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 R1690 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.