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Activities at each of our AfriCamps camps

If you are planning to visit one of our AfriCamps camps, you should know that the camps also offer some activities.

AfriCamps at Klein Karoo offers you a sunset game drive and stargazing. You can rent mountain bikes and do hikes at AfriCamps at Pat Busch; and you can play putt-putt and enjoy the nice swimming pools at Africamps at Kam’Bati.

Sunset drive in Klein Karoo

Experience a close encounter of the fauna and flora (excellent bird watching opportunity) of the Little Karoo with our specialist guide. During the drive there is the possibility to view some wildlife and ending the day with a beautiful sunset over the mountains. Thereafter returning to your tent for dinner. Duration +- 2 hours. This is all including drinks and snacks.

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Star gazing

Join us for a fascinating 45 minutes tour of the Southern Celestial Hemisphere at the comfort of your own tent (Subject to availability, amount in group and clear skies). And enjoy the beautiful starry sky of Oudtshoorn.Thank you Fabrice Debatty for the picture

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Rent a Mountain bike at AfriCamps at Pat Busch

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In 2014 we purchased two new Axis 90 mountain bikes with front suspension & Shimano 18 speed parts. These bikes are great quality and very comfortable.Try out some fun mountain bike action over the weekend or explore the Klaasvoogds Valley by cycling to nearby restaurants for breakfast or drinks. Bike rental includes helmets.

Hiking in our private mountains

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Beautiful scenery awaits the nature lover! The reserve offers several trails, from mountain fynbos & protea hikes to kloof hikes along wooded streams. Hiking trails are not open to the public – exclusively for the enjoyment of our overnight guests so that guests can walk or hike in complete safety. Each cottage has a detailed map of our trails. Please remember to never hike alone, and to be prepared with enough food & water, good hiking boots, common sense and a jacket. Take nothing but photos and leave nothing but footprints. Hikes take 3-5 hours and can be difficult. 

Swim at AfriCamps at Kam’Bati

There are 3 swimming pools and water slides at Kam’Bati. The relatively new (Jan Hagen) landscaped entertainment area is situated at the old conference centre parking area in the middle of the resort. Besides that there are some nice play areas next to it. For the parents there is a new pool lounge to relax in while the kids are playing!

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Play putt-putt

Next to the swimming pool you can find the putt-putt hole course, this course consists of 8 holes. This is fun for the kids and adults who can thoroughly enjoy it! So as you can see you don’t have to leave the property to have an awesome stay at AfriCamps at Kam’Bati! If you want to know more, check our website here!

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Enjoy your AfriCamps stay with us!

Top 7 Things To Do in Stanford

We are opening a new AfriCamps glamping location in Stanford! It’s a great place and there are a lot of things that you can do in this area. We’ve made a selection for you, of our highlights of things you must do during your stay in Stanford.

1. Whale Watching

From June until November, Southern Right whales are highly visible along the Cape south coast, making this the perfect time of year for a whale-watching trip. You can do these trips at several companies near Stanford but you don’t even have to go out on a boat to see them because Hermanus, overlooking Walker Bay, is considered to be the best land-based whale watching spot in the world. Southern Rights often come in close to the shoreline, sometimes appearing only metres from the shore. Hermanus’ cliffs offer an incomparable viewing point.

You can also do a whale-watching from the sky! It’s a unique experience to see the whales from the air.

2. Shark Diving

Go shark cage diving close to Stanford to see these amazing creatures. The area around Stanford is known for the numerous sharks who visit this area. You can go on a half day tour with a shark diving company, where you will go into a cage and see sharks up close!

3. Wine Tasting – Stanford Wine Route

The Stanford Wine Route officially launched late 2015 and is seen as one of the up and coming wine routes in South Africa. This close-knit group of wine farms with their cooler temperatures have produced outstanding wines over recent years. This wine route meanders through the Stanford valley and each wine farm welcomes you into their tasting room. The Stanford Wine Route encompasses Springfontein Wine Estate, Raka (try the Biography Shiraz), Brunia, Boschrivier, Sir Robert Stanford, Stanford Hills, and Lomond Wines.

As with the other wine routes, this one holds a number of smaller wine festivals throughout the year with the Stanford Stumble being one of the known favourites.

 4. River cruising

River cruises are a relaxing way to spend the day. These cruises will take you through the Klein River and will offer you breathtaking views of the Klein River Mountains. Relax on the boat, braai, jump in the river or get pulled along in a tube. These cruises cater for everyone. If you are lucky you can spot 129 species of birds who make this area their home. There are a few companies in this area who arrange these river cruises. Platanna: www.platanna.com or African Queen: www.africanqueenstanford.co.za and River Rat www.riverratstanford.wordpress.com

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5. Horse Riding

One of the best and most highly recommended ways to explore this beautiful area is by horseback. These horse riding tours will allow you to escape into nature for one, two or three-hour tours.

6. Hiking & mountain biking

Fancy a bit of adventure, why not go into the mountains for a nice hike or a mountain bike ride. This is an incredibly beautiful area and you will not get bored for a second. You will find these hiking and mountain bike trails all around Stanford.

Stanford is home to beautiful indigenous flora and fauna which make this area a delight to explore. For all the mountain bike enthusiasts this area covers part of a few famous mountain bike races, the most famous being the Cape EPIC.

7. Cape Agulhas

You are spoilt for beauty when you head through to Stanford as the surrounding areas are all spectacular. Cape Agulhas being one of them. This is the southern-most tip of Africa, perfect for a day trip to see the point where the Atlantic ocean and the Indian ocean meet.

Our fourth camp, AfriCamps at Stanford Hills Estate is set to open later on this year. Check into our Facebook page for more info on bookings and launch dates.

Introducing Stanford Hills Estate

This week we announced our next location, Stanford Hills Estate. Time to break out the champagne and get excited because this location is packed with beauty and a wide range of activities to keep both young and old entertained.

Take a look at this sneak peek of this stunning location. Video by James Yeats and Mattis Hansen.

Can you picture yourself walking through this beautiful estate, grabbing lunch at the Tasting Room, swimming in the dam or exploring via horseback?

Stanford itself is located 2 hours from Cape Town. This quaint town is on the banks of the Klein River. This area is becoming a known highlight by foodies who flock there for their delicious food, found in both the markets and restaurants in the area.

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One of the highlights on this property is their restaurant, The Tasting Room, which uses local organic and free-range products.

Besides the delicious food and wine at Stanford Hills Estate, there are a number of activities which will make your stay memorable.

From horse riding to swimming in the dam, fishing, hiking and you can even take to the skies and go whale watching in the private plane.

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AfriCamps Stanford Hills Glamping South Africa
AfriCamps Stanford Hills Glamping South Africa

“The perfect getaway for people who appreciate the simple things in life.”

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Top 7 things to do in and around Swellendam

Planning a trip to Swellendam. Here are our top 7 picks for things to do in and around Swellendam.

1. Swellendam Town

A short drive from AfriCamps at Kam’Bati lies the picturesque town of Swellendam, which is the 3rd oldest town of South Africa after Cape Town and Stellenbosch. Swellendam is filled with rich historical buildings and great restaurants. 

Add in a trip to the Drostdy Museum while you are there. 

2. Restaurants

Indulge the foodie in you and go try out some of the many great restaurants in the area.

Our top picks in the area are Tredici, Field and Fork and La Sosta which serves up great Italian food. Woodpecker pizzeria serves up the best pizza in town, added bonus is the homely setting. Old Goal on Church Square has a beautiful courtyard and offers the perfect settings for breakfast and lunch options.

3. Garden Route

Swellendam is the ideal stopover on route to the Garden Route when you leave from Cape Town. This is one of the most beautiful routes to drive in South Africa and it starts from Mossel bay and makes it way to Port Elizabeth. This route is packed with diverse vegetations, lagoons, lakes and beautiful ocean views.

Photo by AfriCamps Team.

4. White water rafting at the Breede River

This will bring out the daredevil in you as it gets your adrenaline flowing. Take a trip down the Breede River which meanders for 300km before it flows into the Indian Ocean. This is ideal for outdoor lovers, families, couple and kids.

Photo by Claire Farringer for  Denver Knoetze

5. Marloth Nature Reserve

Just outside of Swellendam you can find the Marloth Nature Reserve which lies within the majestic Langeberg Mountains, which can be seen from the deck of your AfriCamps at Kam’Bati tents. This nature reserve is ideal for hikes, picnicking, biking or bird watching.

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Enjoy the nature of this beautiful area while on a horse ride in the Marloth Nature Reserve. These guided tours will let you experience the beauty of South Africa from another perspective. Beginner’s and advanced riders are welcome.

6. Cape Agulhas

Most people think that Cape Point is the most Southern Point of Africa but in fact, the most southern point is Cape Agulhas. This is just a short 1-hour drive from AfriCamps at Kam’Bati.

Add in a stop at the famous Cape Agulhas lighthouse and have a bite to eat at the rustic restaurant.   

Photo by Giuliana Loi Cockcroft

7. Whale watching at De Hoop Nature Reserve

Lose the crowd who usually go to Hermanus for whale watching and go spot these majestic creatures at the De Hoop Nature Reserve. This is a beautiful nature reserve which is the home to many different animals such as elands, baboons, buck and the occasional leopard.

This is just some of the many highlights around this area. Plan your stay at Africamps at Kam’Bati and add in some or all of these great activities.