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Prince Albert

where to stay: caravan and camping sites

ATM: next to ABSA. Cash can be drawn over the counter on some bank cards at the OK SUPERMARKET

all facilities in descending price order

Oudekloof Guesthouse and Campsite   R200 pppd sharing self-catering

6km from Prince Albert                

Tel: 023 541-1723  or 

082 774 8885

e-mail: oudekloofguesthouse@oudekloof.com

Your host:  Deon Gouws

Oudekloof Guest House is situated on a working Export Fruit farm.  The homestead is surrounded by apricot and plum trees and is 6 km east of the Karoo town of Prince Albert with the Swartberg Mountains as the backdrop.  Tranquillity and peace are the order of the day.  Guests can explore the surroundings and view the birdlife on the 1600 ha. estate. 

 

The farm has a wide variety of animals including, Gemsbok, Kudu, Black Wildebeest, Springbok, Ostrich, Bontebok, Eland, Vervet monkey, Cape Porcupine, Mongoose, Baboon, Scaly Anteater, Lynx, Aardwolf, Bat-eared Fox, Black-backed jackal, Otter, Small-spotted Genet, Aardvark, Grey Duiker, Steenbok, Klipspringer.  Other smaller mammals include the critically endangered Riverine Rabbit with probably no more than 200 individuals left in the world and the rare insect Ant Lions.

 

The Swartberg Pass and the Cango Caves are in close proximity.

 

The homestead dates back to 1889 and still has the original Bolinder Wood Stove in working order, thick walls and the old fashioned attic.  A fully equipped kitchen, modern stove, fridge, toaster and braai facilities inside and outside are available (we do not supply wood). Rooms are as follows, 4 bedrooms with double beds, of which 1 bedroom is en-suite, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds.  Towels, linen and blankets are provided.

 

If walking, hiking, bird-watching, breathtaking night skies and generally enjoying nature are part of your holiday agenda, you will find it here.  

Free wi-fi internet service.

Pool & Dart room available.

Star watching equipment available.

Coordinates: S 33.23363o           E 022.09033o

 

Camping:   R60 pppn - includes ablution facilities, hot & cold water, electricity points and braai facilities.  
R150 pppn with Oudekloof Holdings tent and camping equipment 

Website:  www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001176854156

Bushman Valley is in the Swartberg Private Nature Reserve, which stretches from the area south of Prince Albert up to Tweedewater in the Swartberg Pass. 
 

Camping or Caravan                                                             R  50 pppn

Tent hire                                                                                    R  50 p/day

Electricity                                                                                  R  15 p/day

CHILDREN UNDER  16             50%  Discount

PENSIONERS                              20%  Discount

TO  CONFIRM BOOKINGS A  50%  DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED  

Bushman Valley  ABSA  Acc. 9147541093  Branch 632005  Ref. YOUR NAME

Tel: 044 382 6805/023 5411 322    082 452 8134

e-mail:  fortress@iafrica.com

Your hosts:  Barbara & Ian Uys  

Three kilometres south of town on the tar road. We offer luxury, air-conditioned cottages, a log cabin, camping and caravans.  Bushman museum, rock shelters and daily tours. Best hiking trails near town. Splash pool and rock pools. 1,200 Ha Nature Reserve with game often sighted. Walk Bains' original roadway to the Pass and see the 6 km long stone walls built almost 200 years ago. Braai under starry skies. NO PETS ALLOWED.  

Click here for hiking and 4x4 trails 

We also offer self-catering accommodation - click here for details

www.bushmanvalley.com

Olienhof Cottages and Caravan Park  

R50 p.p.p.n. for caravan sites. 

R150 p.p.p.n. for the cottages.

Tel:    023 54 11 687 

o/h 07h00 to 13h00  or

072 465 8314  

07h00 to 19h00

 

e-mail:   olienhof@yahoo.com

 

Your host: Wendy Williams

 

Pets are welcome but only by prior arrangement.  

Kalamata /  Mission  /  Leccino Cottages R150 pppd

Kalamata:  fully equipped kitchen, 1 double bed, toilet and shower.

Mission:  fully equipped kitchen, 1 double + 2 single beds, bath.

Leccino:  fully equipped kitchen, 1 double + 1 single bed, bath.  

Linen and towels supplied. Private braai areas.  Pet friendly. No TV.  Coffee and tea supplied.

We are situated on an olive farm close to the centre of town.  Dried fruit and olives from our farm for sale. 

Our caravan and camping sites are provided with electricity, showers with hot and cold water and washing up facilities. The sites cost R50 per person per day.

Click here for photographs and more information

 

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