AfriCamps Klein Karoo

western cape, south africa

From $69/night
  • air conditioning
  • bath products
  • bbq grill
  • bedding
  • bicycles
  • cookware / dinnerware / cutlery
  • electric blankets
  • electricity
  • fire pit / ring
  • fireplace
  • firewood
  • kettle
  • kitchen
  • lanterns
  • microwave
  • patio / deck
  • running water
  • shower
  • stove
  • towels
  • wi-fi
  • animal interaction
  • nature walks
  • swimming
  • wildlife observing
  • Self-catering
  • Optional breakfast (extra cost)
  • Nearby restaurants
  • Reservation and Cancellation Policy

    1. Arrival

    Check in: Once the online booking is made you will receive a booking confirmation email with all the necessary information for your stay. The check in takes place from 2pm onwards on the day of arrival. Prior arrangements need to be made, guests are kindly requested to inform the camp reception of their estimated time of arrival. Please phone the camp reception 30 minutes prior to arrival. This way you are ensured that the check in can be arranged without delays. You will find the telephone number in the bookings confirmation email.

    Check out – before 10am on day of departure.


    2. Bookings

    AfriCamps reserves the right, at all times – without statement of reasons – to cancel a booking within 48 hours. AfriCamps will confirm the booking via e-mail. The confirmation and invoice must be checked immediately on receipt for any errors. Possible or claimed inadequacies must always be notified by email or phone within 48 hours following the date of the confirmation/invoice and in any case before the start of the stay.


    3. Prices

    Please note that all the rates advertised online and as well as offline are just a price indication and not binding. AfriCamps reserves the right to modify the prices at all times. Use our online bookings calendar on www.africamps.com to check current rates and availability.


    4. Accommodation

    All tents sleep a maximum of 5 people. The following items or services are not included in the price, unless otherwise stated:

    – Food & Beverage
    – Activities & Tours
    – Daily cleaning service (complimentary cleaning every 4th day only)
    – Wood and firelighters for the wood-stove and campfires (for sale at farm).


    5. Pets

    Most of our camps do not allow pets on their property. If you wish to take your pet on holiday, please obtain the prior consent of AfriCamps. Where pets are allowed, a maximum of one pet per tent is applicable. At the time of arrival on the farm, the pets must be reported. If the pets cause a nuisance or you arrive without pre booking a pet in, the camp owner reserve the right to ask that you take your pet to a local kennel. Please check the information on the location in question.


    6. Payments

    To secure your stay a 50% deposit is required. The balance of the booking amount must paid in full to AfriCamps, at the latest, one month before arrival. In the event of a booking made within one month before arrival the entire booking amount must be paid immediately.

    In the case of a late or incomplete payment you are in default. AfriCamps will reserve to the right to cancel the booking within immediate effect. You are responsible for all damages which suffer or will suffer as a consequence of this, as well as all costs which AfriCamps has made with regard to your booking and the cancellation.


    7. Alteration booking

    If, after confirmation of the booking, you would like to make some alterations to the booking, AfriCamps is not obliged to satisfy these requests. It is at the discretion of AfriCamps whether, and to what extent, these alterations can and will be accepted. We require confirmation in writing of your intention to make any changes to your existing booking. For each modification in a booking already made, up to a maximum of 1 month before arrival, we will charge a once off alteration fee of R250,-.These costs will not be charged if you add a booking or change to a more expensive period. In the case of an alteration to a cheaper period or (partial) cancellation within one month before arrival, you are chargeable for a percentage of, or for the entire booking amount (see cancellation policy). If, after confirmation of the booking of more than one tent, you want to reduce the number of booked tents, the cancellation policy will be applicable. In principle, alterations cannot be permitted one month prior to arrival.


    8. Cancellations

    In the event of a cancellation more than a month before arrival 50% of the rental amount is payable. In the event of cancellation within a month before arrival the entire booking amount is payable. In the case of premature termination of the stay, the entire booking amount is payable.

    Cancellation policy

    • > 1 month: 50% Cancellation fee
    • 1 month – arrival: 100% Cancellation fee

How Do I Get There?

From Cape Town via the R62

Take the N1 to Worcester. From Worcester take the R60 to Montagu. From Montagu take the R62 and continue on the R62 through the towns of Barrydale, Ladismith and Calitzdorp to reach the town of Oudtshoorn. As you enter the town of Oudtshoorn continue straight on until you reach Baron van Reede Street (at the 3rd traffic light). Turn left into Baron van Reede Street (at the 3rd traffic light) and continue straight on this main road to the Cango Caves for +-2km. As you past the Cango Wildlife Ranch & Riempie Retirement Village on your left – AfriCamps Klein Karoo entrance would be on your right.

From George (Garden Route)

Take the N12 over the Outeniqua pass and follow the road signs to Oudtshoorn. As you enter the town of Oudtshoorn, continue straight on the main road to the Cango Caves +-2km.  As you past the Cango Wildlife Ranch & Riempie Retirement Village on your left – AfriCamps Klein Karoo entrance would be on your right.

From Beaufort West (N1 from Gauteng)

Take the N12 from Beaufort West through Meiringspoort and the town of De Rust to Oudtshoorn. As you enter the town of Oudtshoorn continue straight on until you reach Baron van Reede Street (at the 3rd traffic light). Turn right into Baron van Reede Street (at the 3rd traffic light) and continue straight on the main road to the Cango Caves for +- 2km. As you past the Cango Wildlife Ranch & Riempie Retirement Village on your left – AfriCamps Klein Karoo entrance would be on your right.

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Set on one of the biggest working Ostrich farms in Southern Africa, this AfriCamps location is one to experience. Besides the Ostriches a big portion of the farm has been made available to a wide variety of free-roaming game. It is that part of the farm where you will find 5 luxury boutique camping tents positioned around a big water dam. Located only a 10 minutes’ drive from Oudtshoorn center, in the middle of a pristine Karoo landscape with direct views of the Swartberg Mountains, AfriCamps Klein Karoo offers you the perfect backdrop to relax in the tranquil surroundings of this serene majestic farm.

Glamping Types

  • Tents

Great For

  • couples
  • families
  • small children
  • small groups
  • solo travelers

Setting

  • countryside
  • farm
  • lake / pond
  • safari

Total Accommodations

  • 5

Minimum Night Stay

  • 1

Rates Based On

  • per person, per couple, per 3 guests, per 4 guests

Best time to visit

Open: Year-Round

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Accommodations

  • Canvas Tents

    From $69/night
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  • Amenities
    • air conditioning
    • bath products
    • bbq grill
    • bedding
    • bicycles
    • cookware / dinnerware / cutlery
    • electric blankets
    • electricity
    • fire pit / ring
    • fireplace
    • firewood
    • kettle
    • kitchen
    • lanterns
    • microwave
    • patio / deck
    • running water
    • shower
    • stove
    • towels
    • wi-fi
  • Experiences
    • animal interaction
    • nature walks
    • swimming
    • wildlife observing
  • Dining Options
    • Self-catering
    • Optional breakfast (extra cost)
    • Nearby restaurants
  • Policies
    • Reservation and Cancellation Policy

      1. Arrival

      Check in: Once the online booking is made you will receive a booking confirmation email with all the necessary information for your stay. The check in takes place from 2pm onwards on the day of arrival. Prior arrangements need to be made, guests are kindly requested to inform the camp reception of their estimated time of arrival. Please phone the camp reception 30 minutes prior to arrival. This way you are ensured that the check in can be arranged without delays. You will find the telephone number in the bookings confirmation email.

      Check out – before 10am on day of departure.


      2. Bookings

      AfriCamps reserves the right, at all times – without statement of reasons – to cancel a booking within 48 hours. AfriCamps will confirm the booking via e-mail. The confirmation and invoice must be checked immediately on receipt for any errors. Possible or claimed inadequacies must always be notified by email or phone within 48 hours following the date of the confirmation/invoice and in any case before the start of the stay.


      3. Prices

      Please note that all the rates advertised online and as well as offline are just a price indication and not binding. AfriCamps reserves the right to modify the prices at all times. Use our online bookings calendar on www.africamps.com to check current rates and availability.


      4. Accommodation

      All tents sleep a maximum of 5 people. The following items or services are not included in the price, unless otherwise stated:

      – Food & Beverage
      – Activities & Tours
      – Daily cleaning service (complimentary cleaning every 4th day only)
      – Wood and firelighters for the wood-stove and campfires (for sale at farm).


      5. Pets

      Most of our camps do not allow pets on their property. If you wish to take your pet on holiday, please obtain the prior consent of AfriCamps. Where pets are allowed, a maximum of one pet per tent is applicable. At the time of arrival on the farm, the pets must be reported. If the pets cause a nuisance or you arrive without pre booking a pet in, the camp owner reserve the right to ask that you take your pet to a local kennel. Please check the information on the location in question.


      6. Payments

      To secure your stay a 50% deposit is required. The balance of the booking amount must paid in full to AfriCamps, at the latest, one month before arrival. In the event of a booking made within one month before arrival the entire booking amount must be paid immediately.

      In the case of a late or incomplete payment you are in default. AfriCamps will reserve to the right to cancel the booking within immediate effect. You are responsible for all damages which suffer or will suffer as a consequence of this, as well as all costs which AfriCamps has made with regard to your booking and the cancellation.


      7. Alteration booking

      If, after confirmation of the booking, you would like to make some alterations to the booking, AfriCamps is not obliged to satisfy these requests. It is at the discretion of AfriCamps whether, and to what extent, these alterations can and will be accepted. We require confirmation in writing of your intention to make any changes to your existing booking. For each modification in a booking already made, up to a maximum of 1 month before arrival, we will charge a once off alteration fee of R250,-.These costs will not be charged if you add a booking or change to a more expensive period. In the case of an alteration to a cheaper period or (partial) cancellation within one month before arrival, you are chargeable for a percentage of, or for the entire booking amount (see cancellation policy). If, after confirmation of the booking of more than one tent, you want to reduce the number of booked tents, the cancellation policy will be applicable. In principle, alterations cannot be permitted one month prior to arrival.


      8. Cancellations

      In the event of a cancellation more than a month before arrival 50% of the rental amount is payable. In the event of cancellation within a month before arrival the entire booking amount is payable. In the case of premature termination of the stay, the entire booking amount is payable.

      Cancellation policy

      • > 1 month: 50% Cancellation fee
      • 1 month – arrival: 100% Cancellation fee
  • Location

    How Do I Get There?

    From Cape Town via the R62

    Take the N1 to Worcester. From Worcester take the R60 to Montagu. From Montagu take the R62 and continue on the R62 through the towns of Barrydale, Ladismith and Calitzdorp to reach the town of Oudtshoorn. As you enter the town of Oudtshoorn continue straight on until you reach Baron van Reede Street (at the 3rd traffic light). Turn left into Baron van Reede Street (at the 3rd traffic light) and continue straight on this main road to the Cango Caves for +-2km. As you past the Cango Wildlife Ranch & Riempie Retirement Village on your left – AfriCamps Klein Karoo entrance would be on your right.

    From George (Garden Route)

    Take the N12 over the Outeniqua pass and follow the road signs to Oudtshoorn. As you enter the town of Oudtshoorn, continue straight on the main road to the Cango Caves +-2km.  As you past the Cango Wildlife Ranch & Riempie Retirement Village on your left – AfriCamps Klein Karoo entrance would be on your right.

    From Beaufort West (N1 from Gauteng)

    Take the N12 from Beaufort West through Meiringspoort and the town of De Rust to Oudtshoorn. As you enter the town of Oudtshoorn continue straight on until you reach Baron van Reede Street (at the 3rd traffic light). Turn right into Baron van Reede Street (at the 3rd traffic light) and continue straight on the main road to the Cango Caves for +- 2km. As you past the Cango Wildlife Ranch & Riempie Retirement Village on your left – AfriCamps Klein Karoo entrance would be on your right.

    View Google Maps

Inside Scoop

  • A fun place for a family holiday