Rate Guide
From R1280 for first four guests and R320pp thereafter. Discounts apply for longer stays.
Quick Facts
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Budget Getaways Review
A private and exclusively booked campsite and central living area on the banks of the Breede River, 34 km south of Swellendam, Breede Bush Camp is certainly a good bet for the nature lover.
Simply laid out, this back to basics setup has solar powered lighting, a central kitchen, braai area and bathroom, all within easy reach of the four canvas dome tents, dotted along the river banks on raised wooden platforms, with viewing decks in front of each.
Focussing on the tents. Each is equipped with free-standing twin beds. And each tent is privately positioned and surrounded by a wooden screen, as well as equipped with a nightstand and battery powered lantern.
The lounge, kitchen and dining area is a short walk from the tents. This building is central to a large open lawn, with a fire pit and braai area. The kitchen is equipped, and includes gas cooker and fridge. The dining area has a large dining table and the living area has a scattering of couches and a fireplace.
The bathroom, housed in the same building is made up of a shower, basin and loo. You’ll need to ensure that you bring your own towels along.
Activity wise, there is quite a platter to keep you busy. The river is the key focus here, so swimming, canoeing (bring your own) and other water activities should keep you cooled off in summer. There are an endless number of gravel loops nearby for mountain biking. Nice day trips include the back route to the Malgas pont (26km away) and a trip to feast on the famous roosterkoek at Oude Post Bistro (23km away).
Simple, rustic, on the waters edge and back to basics, Breede Bush Camp looks like a recipe for a fun-filled adventure.
"A beautiful, hidden gem just a few hours away from Cape Town! A perfect getaway after a stressful year, unwinding in the calmness of nature and swimming in the Breede river. A neat and spacious eco-friendly communal cabin has just about everything you could possibly need for glamping. The tented "bedrooms" may get extremely hot during Summer but you'd spend most of your time cooling down in the river anyway. I'd highly recommend this spot for all adventure seekers and nature lovers!"
(visited December 2020)
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