Set off from Cape Town nice and early so that you have plenty of time to enjoy the drive to Oudtshoorn. Travel along the scenic Route 62 - recently voted as "World's Best Road Trip" and also known as "The World's Longest Wine Route", stopping to admire the beautiful and varied scenery and to enjoy the little towns along the way. Total driving time between Cape Town and Oudtshoorn is approximately 5 hours.
Oudtshoorn is famous for its Ostriches so we can highly recommend stopping at one of the showfarms (our favourite is Safari Ostrich Showfarm) for a tour and to learn a little more about these giant birds and the history of their farming in the area.
Check in at your Africamp tent in the late afternoon.
ACTIVITIES ON THE FARM
(bookings is essential for all these activities)
Authentic Working Ostrich Farm Tour
A unique guided tour of our working ostrich farm, including an exclusive viewing of the incubator and each stage of ostrich farming. During season you can even help the chicks hatch! (+/- 2 hours)
Meerkat Safari
One of the highlights when visiting us is the introduction of our Meerkat Family! Join us on an early morning drive down to the Meerkat burrows. Your guide will introduce you to the daily lives of these cute creatures. Wait patiently with a cup of coffee/tea in the hand, as they start to appear in the early morning to start their day. A once in a lifetime experience, only possible in the Little Karoo. *Meerkats are wild animals and sightings are not guaranteed. Meerkats are observed from a distance and no petting is allowed.
Karoo Drive
Start or end your day with a safari and discover the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the Little Karoo. In our wildlife reserve that comprises an area of over 5000 hectares, our guide introduces you to some of the indigenous Karoo vegetation, some to be found nowhere else in the world. An opportunity to see not only species such as giraffe, springbok, kudu, eland and wildebeest, but also some of the almost 150 species of birds, including the fish eagle.
Visit Our Local Creche (Vreugde Voetjies)
At “Happy Feet”, we care for 85 children between the ages of one and 6 years old, from the underprivileged community where we live.
Stargazing
Join us for a fascinating 45 min tour of the Southern Celestial Hemisphere at the comfort of your own tent. (Subject to availability, amount in group and clear skies)
Hiking
Join us for a hike amongst the beautiful unspoilt veld that surrounds Africamps. Here you can take a closer look at all the smaller things that make the Little Karoo ecosystem tick, from special adaptations that the plants employ to survive, to medicinal uses. Have a look at the finer details of many animals that are often overlooked. Enjoy the surrounding scenery and lose yourself in nature with us.
Oudtshoorn is also famous for its limestone Cango Caves, and this is a not to be missed experience for visitors to the town. We recommend a standard tour of the caves, on which you will learn more about the amazing stalagtite and stalagmite rock formations inside the caves.
From here take a scenic drive over the spectacular Outeniqua Mountain Pass down onto the beautiful Garden Route, the first town you will reach is the capital of the area - George, followed by Wilderness, Sedgefield, Knysna and then Plettenberg Bay. Total driving time between the Cango Caves and Plettenberg Bay is between 2.5 to 3 hours.
Check in at your Africamp tent in the afternoon.
ACTIVITIES ON THE FARM
Wood-fired Hot Tubs
Three of our six tents offer the exclusive use of their own outdoor wood-fired hot tub. A wood-fired hot tub is the purest form of relaxation and enjoying the outdoors. Back to nature, while listening to the crackle of fire under the African sky. Guests have the choice to book a tent with or without a tub when making their booking online.
Swimming Pool
Guests are welcome to enjoy the pool, with children to be accompanied at all times.
Picnic at the dams
The dams are within walking distance of the AfriCamps tents. Gather your picnic goodies from one of the neighbouring farm stalls and enjoy a sumptuous picnic at the various picnic sites along the farm dams.
Go fishing with a local
Take a fishing trip with a local from the area who can show you the best river or beach for fishing. Our local guide will help you with a few local tips and tricks to better your chances of making that catch! Please enquire on rates and availability with your host.
Hiking Trails
The Couch Potato Trail is a MUST – The name Couch Potato was given due to the ease of this route. The trail is well laid out circular route of about 2,2 km.
A full day to enjoy the wealth of activites and attractions on offer in the area, you can be as busy and active as you like, or choose to just chill at the beach.
We can recommend a visit to the stunning Tsitsikamma National Park where you can take a walk along the boardwalks to the swing bridges which cross the Storms River Mouth. some of the recommended adventure activities available here include Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour (a fun zip lining experience in the forest), a Kayak and Lilo experience and/or the World's Highest Bungee Jump at Bloukrans Bridge.
If you prefer to stick around Plettenberg Bay there is a growing wine route, fun to do on a horse drawn carriage tour, there are also several animal sanctuaries all worth a visit.
Today we advise a visit to Knysna and to enjoy the Featherbed Eco Experience.
From here take a slow drive to enjoy the beautiful scenery through to your Africamp site in Wilderness.
Activities on site
Wood-fired Hot Tubs
All eight tents offer the exclusive use of their own outdoor wood-fired hot tub. The best way to soak up the views of the Outeniqua mountains in the distance. It’s the purest form of relaxation, while taking in the beautiful surroundings. On hot summer days, use the tub as a splash pool!
Horse riding
Enjoy a guided 1 hour 20 minute walk through the indigenous forest, with a guide. Pony rides are available for the kids.
Guided formal dairy tour
Did you know the milk from Oakhurst is used in Steri Stumpies – SA’s favourite milkshake? Join us at the dairy for an in-depth look into the farm’s thriving dairy business. This hour-long tour provides a thorough introduction to modern dairy farming.
Mountain Bike and Trail Running Tracks
Use the pipe track and/or beautiful tracks through the indigenous forest for a walk, run or cycle.
Mountain Bikes and Kids bikes are available to hire:
Mobile massage
Arrange one of the following massages 48 hours before arrival to enjoy in the comfort of your tent.
Other Activities on site:
– Fishing: bring your own fishing rods
– Canoeing: Two canoes on the dam to use free of charge
– Bird-watching: Birdlife is abundant on the farm. Keep an eye out for the famous Knysna Turaco only found in these parts.
– Visit the big swing, treehouse or jungle gym on other parts of the farm.
Your final day, make the most of it with a visit to Mossel Bay, our top recommendations are the World's Longest Over-Ocean zip line and a visit to the Diaz Museum Complex.
Drive back to Cape Town via the N2 and if time permits take a detour down to Cape Agulhas - the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans and the most Southern Tip of Africa.
