THE SETTING
On a working farm in the country, in a beautiful valley, we offer two private camps to guests. The HutCamp ( with tiny houses ) and the Camp Exclusive ( for camping ), both with river frontage. The two river camps within walking distance from one another. Single stands for camping might be available in 2025. We are pet friendly with rules, so that dog lovers and non dog lovers can all enjoy their stay on the farm.
The location is not ideal for small children who cannot swim. They will have to be supervised all the time, but you are welcome to bring them along.
The farm has scenic views onto the majectic Langeberg as back drop to the wide Breede River.
If you stay long enough you can take some scenic drives onto the Langeberg Meander or even into the Overberg, Klein Karoo and Robertson Wine Valley.
Witsand or Arniston at the sea is not that far if you want to day visit the ocean.
If you come for a night or two and come with your favourite group of friends or family, you will most probably just enjoy long hours at the fire, late morning breakfasts or an easy paddle on the river.
DSTV is available at your private camp as an optional extra.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
Total relaxation, privacy, safety and a close to nature experience. It might not be the ideal venue for babies and small children. If you bring dogs with, you can keep them in the fenced camp and they will not bother any other guests, staff or the herd of cows on the farm. The camps are owner managed with a hands on approach and 24 hour availability if you need assistance in any way. Please note that the river is deep and wide and not suitable for small children or those who cannot swim. However we do have river frontage with sandy and lawned areas where you can walk along the river bank or sit under a tree and relax with the little ones while they play in the sand. We are working on a small slipway for the fisherman, only for battery operated boats or kick boats. We do not allow boats with petrol engines.
The NO - NO'S as follows to ensure safety and a close to nature experience: NO day visitors NO youth groups NO music NO sky lanterns NO use of firearms NO fire works NO helium balloons NO out of control barking dogs NO littering. Please respect nature and other guests visiting the farm.
But most of all YES please, do enjoy your stay and the peacefulness and company of friends, family or colleagues.
ABOUT DOGS VISITING THE FARM
Although we are dog friendly we do not allow Pitbulls / American Bullies on the farm and Staffies by special arrangement only. If you book your stay and want to bring dogs with, please let us know how many dogs and what breed and size dog you want to bring with. Both private river camps are fenced, but with open river frontage. Please keep the gates at your camp closed at all times to make sure that your dogs do not bother any other visiting guests on the farm, staff or the herd of cows. If you go for a walk with your dogs outside the camp, please keep them leashed at all times. If you know that your dog is aggressive, a visit to the farm with your dog will unfortunately not be possible.
What to bring with to the HutCAMP:
All drinking water
For the children all bedding and swimming gear to keep them snug and safe !
All towels
Camping chairs optional
Wood and ice, or book and pay with us before arrival then we can deliver it to your camp before you come.
Bedding for double beds can be booked in the same way.
Active wear for swimming, hiking or fishing.
All sharp knives which you will need in the kitchen.
Insect repellent
Torches or rechargeable equipment for load shedding times.
Important notice !! Unfortunately we do NOT allow any gas equipment due to the high fire risk of the thatched roofs.
We also do NOT allow heaters inside the huts and lapa area.
What to bring with to The CAMP EXCLUSIVE ( for camping )
You will have use of a kitchen work space with washing up facility with a microwave, electrical kettle, induction plate and freezer. Please bring all other equipment of your own like, crockery, cutlery and glasses. Please note that we do not supply a fridge, please come equipped. Please bring with:
Camping chairs
All drinking water
Cooling facilities like cooler boxes, rechargeable equipment or ice bricks.
Braai grids, potjie pots, braai tongues etc.
Cutlery, crockery, glasses etc.
Rechargeable lights for load shedding.
Wood and ice can be ordered and paid before arrival, will then be available on your arrival.
TAKE CARE ! PLEASE NOTE !
The river is deep and dark and NOT fenced. Please see to children at all times.
The river is not suitable for small children. The banks are steep and dangerous for little ones who cannot swim.
The lapa kitchen areas have loose apricot kernels on the floor, please bring appropriate gear for babies etc.
We do have lawned areas as well for ball games etc.
THE RIVER, THE RISKS, THE REASONS !!
The level of the river varies throughout the year, please take care.
That which you experienced with your previous visit might not be the same with your next visit or even tomorrow morning.
Take care ! First make sure about the level.
No diving or jumping allowed into the river, from any point due to the level of the water which varies and the danger of tree stumps in the water.
The river is deep and not fenced, please take special care with those who cannot swim.
Alcohol, kayaking and swimming does not go hand in hand. Please keep those under the influence out of the river.
If you cannot swim, please stay clear of the river.
It is always safer to paddle upstream first and then come downstream when you are tired.
If the river is in flood, no paddling or swimming allowed.
Please see that the kayaks are hooked securely onto the jetty after use and please take the paddles out of the boat.
Safety first at all times !!
See more about the HutCamp and the Camp Exclusive under FACILITIES.