The Launch of AfriCamps at Kam’Bati

Aug 11, 2016

AfriCamps at Kam’Bati was launched with champagne and great company. Being the second location in our collection we have a great sense of pride as this one rolled around. As we edged closer to the launch date we saw the camp bloom with an upgrade to the design and our team’s adaptability with handling the new terrain much different from the rocky Klein Karoo. This new location brought with it, it’s own special charm and as you enter off the N2 and drive through the farm, the green pastures unveil a deep sense of relaxation. Depending on what time you arrive, you will have either the beautiful sun shining over these pastures or the beautiful sunset to welcome you to AfriCamps at Kam’Bati.

 Africamps at Kam'Bati

Entrance to Africamps at Kam’Bati Photo by Pieter Wolhüter, official photographer for LekkeSlaap.co.za and Travelground.com

AfriCamps at Kam'Bati

The drive at AfriCamps at Kam’Bati Photo by Jeroen van Rootselaar

The day started off with grey skies, which cleared up around 10am bringing through a gorgeous day. Our guested started arriving after 2pm and were welcomed with a glass of bubbly. Some got to explore on their own and others got a guided tour. A great collection of people stood around chatting and getting to know each other.

Africamps at Kam'Bati

Perfect for toasts Photo by Pieter Wolhüter, official photographer for LekkeSlaap.co.za and Travelground.com

Africamps at Kam'Bati

Cheers to the start of our second camp, AfriCamps at Kam’Bati Photo by Pieter Wolhüter, official photographer for LekkeSlaap.co.za and Travelground.com

This welcoming energy from new and old friends gave this special day the feeling of a family gathering. We loved having everyone over and were blessed again with a great bunch of people.

Welcome to Africamps at Kam'Bati

Welcome drinks with new and old friends at AfriCamps at Kam’bati

The team from AfriCamps Klein Karoo got to meet the new team from AfriCamps at Kam’Bati, and thus our AfriCamps family has now grown. Jaco, Deen, Liza and Tanja were the perfect hosts for this day, making everyone feel welcomed to their stunning property.

AfriCamps Team

AfriCamps Team at Africamps at Kam’Bati Photo by Terry Ireland

AfriCamps at Kam'Bati

Deen from Kam’Bati Photo by Terry Ireland

Africamps at Kam'bati

Jaco topping everyone up.  Photo by Pieter Wolhüter, official photographer for LekkeSlaap.co.za and Travelground.com

 

After the glass or two of bubbly, some guests got to settle into the tents. We learnt that the only way to truly travel, especially for glamping, was to bring your own cooler box full of champagne. This is now the glamping standard thanks to Liza from Nosy Rosy and her bestie, Vanya. As the rest of our guests made their way to the conference area, one tiny guest got to test out the kiddies play area.

AfriCamps at Kam'Bati family

First welcome from AfriCamps at Kam’Bati. Photo by Pieter Wolhüter, official photographer for LekkeSlaap.co.za and Travelground.com

AfriCamps at Kam'Bati

Living room, kitchen, dining room and woodstove at AfriCamps at Kam’Bati Photo by Terry Ireland

AfriCamps at Kam'Bati

Second bedroom – queen sized bed and single bunk bed above the queen. Both comes with comfy duvet, fluffy pillows and electric blankets. Photo by Pieter Wolhüter, official photographer for LekkeSlaap.co.za and Travelground.com

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Tent on stilts for AfriCamps at Kam’Bati Photo by Pieter Wolhüter, official photographer for LekkeSlaap.co.za and Travelground.com

As the sun began to set the fire for the braai was lit and dinner was on it’s way. More drinks and one great speech by Jeroen, to thank all those involved in making this AfriCamps dream a success. It’s been 10 months since we launched AfriCamps Klein Karoo and we have had great reviews from guests who have stayed with us, such great reviews can only come from the welcoming hospitality from our hosts.

Braai days at AfriCamps at Kam'Bati

Fire started, time to braai. AfriCamps at Kam’Bati Photo by Terry Ireland

AfriCamps at Kam'Bati

Lize from Kam’Bati, one of friendly faces that yu will meet at AfriCamps at Kam’Bati. AfriCamps at Kam’Bati Photo by Terry Ireland

AfriCamps at Kam'Bati Launch

A wonderful speech by Jeroen AfriCamps at Kam’Bati Photo by Terry Ireland

AfriCamps family expands

Welcome to the team Jaco. AfriCamps at Kam’Bati Photo by Terry Ireland

I love AfriCamps.

Another tiny member of our AfriCamps at Kam’Bati team. Photo by Terry Ireland

The evening continued much like the family braai with the young ones going to bed early, some turned in to enjoy a glass of wine by the fire in the tents and some, of course, stayed up celebrating until the early hours of the morning.

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A familiar face, AfriCamps Klein Karoo’s host Esti-Mari. AfriCamps at Kam’Bati Photo by Terry Ireland

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Woodstove perfect for heating up the tent. Photo by Pieter Wolhüter, official photographer for LekkeSlaap.co.za and Travelground.com

The morning started off with breakfast baskets delivered to the tents by Liza and Tanja. These fresh morning smiles helped set the pace for the day as people enjoyed the last few hours in the tent and around the property.

Breakfast at AfriCamps at Kam'Bati

Liza and Tanja from Kam’bati delivering breakfast baskets to the tents Photo by Terry Ireland

Breakfast baskets at AfriCamps at Kam'Bati

Breakfast baskets at AfriCamps at Kam’Bati – Fresh, wholesome and healthy. Photo by Pieter Wolhüter, official photographer for LekkeSlaap.co.za and Travelground.com

Breakfast at AfriCamps

Breakfast is served at AfriCamps at Kam’Bati. Best enjoyed as you take in the morning view from the deck of your tent. Photo by Pieter Wolhüter, official photographer for LekkeSlaap.co.za and Travelground.com

To sum up this weekend, it was a joyous occasion with friends new and old who are now part of the AfriCamps family. AfriCamps at Kam’Bati is open for bookings which can be done through our website. So come along and check in with us and enjoy this new location and all of it’s charm.

A big thank you to all who made their way to AfriCamps at Kam’Bati for our launch.

AfriCamps at Kam'Bati

Vanya enjoying the view. Photo by Liza Botha from Nosy Rosy

Our AfriCamps Team from Cape Town and Klein Karoo, Inge and Lourens from Cape Town Magazine ,Ankia Wolf and Pieter Wolhüter from Travelground/ Lekkerslaap, Liza and Vanya from Nosy Rosy, Amanda and Dave from Swellengram Media, Nicki and Allision from Swellendam Tourism, Trevor from Bulletin Media, Rikus and Loret from Lekkerkamplekker, Eloise Krige from Overberg Magazine, Stephanie from Two Feather horse trails and Max and Kat from Felix Unite River Adventures.

Sit back and relax at Africamps at Kam'Bati

Photo by Pieter Wolhüter, official photographer for LekkeSlaap.co.za and Travelground.com

All bookings can be made via our website. Come sit back and relax with us at our new location.