Best Camping Spots in the Western Cape
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The Western Cape is filled with some of the most beautiful places in the world - why leave? Local is lekker!
If you're looking for some of the best places to travel in and around the Western Cape - check out the list below (in no particular order)
Kleine Eike
Location: Greyton, situated on a beautiful river bank
Facilities: Each campsite has a water source, braai and plug points (remember to bring an extension cord!).
Things to do: swimming, walking, cycling trails, canoeing
The campsite is also not too far from Greyton itself, which has small shops, restaurants and an amazing market every Saturday morning.
BONUS: Dog Friendly :)
Pictures: Kleine Eike
Platbos Forest & Owl Camp
Location: Gansbaai, set in an ancient forest surrounded by protected flora and fauna - its also off-grid
Facilities: 2 different camps: Forest & Owl Camp
Forest: 2 fully equipped units with beds, off-grid (no power points), fully-equipped kitchen, hot, open-air shower, waterless toilet
Owl: campsite under forest canopy, open air shower, fire pit and braai grid, sink and waterless toilet
Things to do: forest trails, labyrinth made with seashells, Gansbaai town and Nature Reserve nearby
Pictures: Platbos
Beaverlac
Location: Olifants River, Groot Winterhoek Mountains
Facilities: non-demarcated campsites, no electricity, bathrooms, no braai grid
Things to do: swimming, hiking, rock pools, mountain biking
Dog friendly!
*You need to register online before and book online. Bring cash. Theres a small convenience shop (with wood and ice)
Pictures: Beaverlac
Enjo Nature Farm
Location: Clanwilliam, secluded in the Cederberg Mountains
Facilities: 3 private campsites with water, power point and fire pit
*Firewood available for purchase
Things to do: swimming, feed farm animals, stargazing, rock art trail
Picture: Enjo Nature Farm
Drawsberg Trout Hideaway
Location: Trouthaven, just outside Rawsonville - situated on a working fruit and wine farm
Facilities: 11 campsites, private ablution facilities, selected sites have electricity kiosk selling basics
Things to do: three hiking trails (one with waterfall), mountain biking, fly fishing, bird watching
Picture: Insider Guide
Website: Drawsberg Trout Hideaway
Driehoek Guest Farm
Location: Clanwilliam
Facilities: communal ablutions, braai facilities, hot showers
Things to do: hiking trails, visit farm animals, visit rock formations, waterfalls
Picture: Insider Guide
Website: Driehoek Guest Farm
Houdenbek
Location: Koue Bokkeveld, Ceres
Facilities: 1 private campsite, shower, toilet, braai facilities, fire pit, bins, table
Things to do: swimming, hiking
Picture: Houdenbek
Simonskloof Mountain Retreat
Location: Montagu, Koo Valley
Facilities: 8 private, off-grid campsites, water points at each campsite, eco compost toilets, hot water showers, pit braais
*Wood for sale
Things to do: hiking, mountain biking, stargazing, birdwatching, abseiling
Picture: Simonskloof Mountain Retreat
Suikerbossie Guest Farm
Location: Koue Bokkeveld, Ceres
Facilities: 16 riverside campsites, shaded gazebos or small porch, three clamping sites, power outlets at each camp, communal ablutions
Things to do: picnics, horse riding, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, rock art, fishing, 4x4 trails and more
Picture: Suikerbossie Guest Farm
Rivierplaas
Location: Scherpenheuwel, near Worcester
Facilities: 37 campsites, communal ablutions, braai facilities, no electricity, small shop with basics
Things to do: River rafting, tubing, fishing, hiking
picture: Insider Guide
Website: Rivierplaas
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3 comments
Sisamkele Sigwebedlana
Hi m looking for a beautiful camp site for a group of 30 people from 26 April till 28 April 2024
Sisamkele Sigwebedlana
Hi m looking for a beautiful camp site for a group of 30 people from 26 April till 28 April 2024
Leigh
Good morning
Im trying my luck. We spent 7 days at your lovely spot for new years 2021 to 2022 New Year. We had an awesome spot above the lovely grassed area then the water right infant of grass.
In fact the owner of the resort camped next to us.
We have left it so late but looking for a camp spot again but we have to have rivers edge. About 12 of us. Also is the water safe again? Heard there was cow patty toxins and is the zipline still running.