Africamps at Oakhurst

We’ve got a feeling that AfriCamps at Oakhurst is going to be a favourite amongst our visitors. Set up high in the mountains, Oakhurst is one of the few remaining large working farms along the Garden Route and covers a massive 640 hectares – 200 of which are pristine fynbos and indigenous forest. To fully immerse visitors in the beauty of the surroundings, the eight AfriCamps tents overlook rolling green fields and the beautiful surrounding mountains. Here the breathtaking Wilderness meets the Garden Route’s lesser-known farm lifestyle. Grazing cows and horses create a truly authentic farm experience.

At Oakhurst there is no shortage of healthy outdoor fun to keep you and your kids busy. The tents are situated next to one of three farm dams. Try your luck at a spot of fishing or take out one of the canoes. Each tent has their own outdoor wood-fired hot tub. Soak up the views of the Outeniqua mountains in the distance from your own private outdoor wood-fired hot tub. It’s the purest form of relaxation, while taking in the beautiful surroundings. On hot summer days, use the tub as a splash pool! Kilometres of well-maintained single track through the forest is ideal for mountain biking or trail running and the farm’s majestic waterfall makes for an adventurous forest hike. The kids can visit Oakhurst Dairy to watch cows being milked and calves being fed in their feeding camps either early morning or afternoon.

The Wilderness area offers guests the opportunity to explore the iconic Garden Route. Famous for its long stretch of unspoilt beaches, rivers, lakes and lagoons, Wilderness is a nature lover’s paradise. The famous ‘Map of Africa’ viewpoint at Wilderness Heights shows off with a breathtaking vista of the Kaaimans River valley. Dolphin Point at the top of Kaaimans Pass has a magnificent view of endless ocean, with regular sightings of whales and dolphins in season.

There is so much to do in the area, visitors will be spoilt for choice. Hiking, dolphin and whale watching, hang gliding, paragliding, horse riding, mountain biking, scenic drives, the Wilderness Lakes Art Route, and ferry cruises all deserve a spot on your Wilderness bucket list. If you enjoy shopping, Wilderness also has many craft markets selling beautiful, locally made items.

Check in – from 2pm onwards on day of arrival

Prior arrangements need to be made, guests are kindly requested to inform the AfriCamps office 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. Please find the telephone number in the bookings confirmation email.

Check out – before 10am on day of departure

Activities on site

Wood-fired Hot Tubs 
All eight tents offer the exclusive use of their own wood-fired hot tub. Soak up the views of the Outeniqua mountains in the distance from your own private outdoor wood-fired hot tub. 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 kids.
R350 per person
*Pre booking is essential

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:
Full Day Hire: Adult Bike R250, Child Bike R150.

Other Activities on site:
– Fishing: bring your own fishing rods
– Canoeing: Two canoes on the dam to use free of charge
– Visit the dairy and watch the cows being milked. (Mornings and Afternoons)
– 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.

Breakfast – placed in the tent for guests to prepare themselves

Breakfast Basket ‘Cook Your Own’

• Fresh muffin
• Muesli
• Oakhurst yoghurt
• Oakhurst rusks
• Free range eggs from our coop
• Oakhurst farm milk
• Freshly ground coffee
• Juice
• Butter and jam
• Bacon
• Fresh seasonal fruit

Dinner- Placed in Tent for guests to prepare themselves

Traditional South African Braai Pack

• Lamb Chop
• Sausage
• Chicken Kebab (Sosatie)
• Green Salad
• Potatoe in foil (to do on the braai or in the oven)
• Stokbrood (bread dough on a stick to braai)
• Marshmallow on a stick to braai

Pre-cooked meals

Arriving late or you just feel like a home cooked meal that you don’t need to prepare? AfriCamps at Oakhurst offers pre-cooked meals that you can pre-order to be left in your tent prior to arrival or you can collect it from the shop on your way in.

Thank you for considering AfriCamps at Oakhurst, glamping in the Garden Route for your stay in Cape Town. Book with Us for the lowest rates available online, guaranteed!