About This Property
AfriCamps Klein Karoo sits about ten minutes from the centre of Oudtshoorn, on a sprawling working ostrich farm with uninterrupted views of the Swartberg Mountains. It was the first AfriCamps farm in South Africa, run as a joint venture between two Oudtshoorn farming families, and it still has that hands-on, family-run feel.
The twelve tents are fully self-catering and properly kitted out, sleeping up to five but priced for two, which makes the site easy for couples and families alike. Days drift between the pool, the deck and the surrounding veld, where zebra, kudu and springbok roam freely across roughly 10,000 hectares.
It is an unusually good base for the Klein Karoo: just off the Garden Route, an easy halfway stop between Cape Town and Gqeberha, and within reach of the Cango Caves, the Swartberg Pass and the farm's own ostrich and meerkat encounters.
Why We Love It
We love that this is the real thing rather than a show farm. The ostrich tour takes you through an actual working operation, and the early-morning meerkat drive, coffee in hand while the colony stirs, is one of those small Karoo moments you remember.
It is also genuinely flexible. Self-catering tents with indoor fireplaces and electric blankets mean it works just as well for an off-season winter escape as a summer family week, and it is dog-friendly by prior arrangement.
Rooms & Details
The Glamping Tents
Twelve canvas tents are pitched well apart for privacy, each sleeping up to five across two extra-length queen beds and a single bunk. Inside you get a proper bed, an indoor fireplace, air conditioning and electric blankets for crisp Karoo nights, plus a private bathroom with a rain shower.
Kitchen, Braai and Deck
Every tent is fully self-catering, with a four-burner gas stove, microwave, bar fridge and crockery for five, so you can cook in or fire up the private braai. Pre-order a breakfast or braai basket of local produce if you would rather not shop, and unwind on the deck once the stars come out.
On the Farm
This is a genuine working ostrich farm of around 10,000 hectares, with free-roaming zebra, springbok, kudu, eland and more sharing the veld. There is a swimming pool for hot afternoons, battery backup in every tent for load-shedding, and the Swartberg range filling the horizon.
Amenities & Features
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation and booking conditions are set by AfriCamps; please refer to their terms at the time of booking.
Rates
Prices start from $1,440 per night. Final pricing depends on season, room type, and availability. Check current rates on our booking partner's site for the most accurate pricing.
Rates are per tent based on two guests sharing, with a charge per additional guest (up to five per tent). The from-rate shown reflects a recent published low-season rate card and is indicative only - please confirm current rates and availability via the AfriCamps booking calendar.
What's Included
- Self-catering kitchens
- Breakfast baskets to order
- Braai baskets to order
- Working ostrich farm tour
- Early-morning meerkat safari
- Guided nature walks
- e-Bike trails
- Stargazing
Included: self-catering tent with fully equipped kitchen, indoor fireplace, air conditioning and bedding. Excluded: food and drink, activities and tours, daily cleaning, and wood/firelighters for the fireplace, hot tub and braai.
Location
How to Get There
Fly into George Airport on the Garden Route, then drive roughly an hour north over the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn; the farm is about ten minutes from town. By road it is a natural midway stop between Cape Town and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). Detailed directions are sent with your booking confirmation.
Nearby Attractions
The Cango Caves, the Cango Wildlife Ranch, the iconic Swartberg Pass and the 18-hole Oudtshoorn Golf Club are all within easy reach, along with the town's restaurants and festivals.
Things to Do
On the farm you can join a guided tour of the working ostrich operation, head out on an early-morning meerkat drive, explore the veld on premium e-bikes, take a guided nature walk or settle in for a stargazing session.
Further afield, the Cango Caves, Cango Wildlife Ranch and the dramatic Swartberg Pass make for excellent day trips.
Good to Know
Tents are self-catering; meals, activities and a daily cleaning service are extra unless arranged. Wood and firelighters for the fireplace and braai are sold at reception. Each tent has battery backup for load-shedding (wall plugs do not work during outages). Dog-friendly by prior arrangement, one dog per tent.
Who It's For
Couples and families who want a relaxed, self-catering base for exploring the Klein Karoo and Garden Route, with real farm experiences on site.
Best Time to Visit
A year-round destination; spring brings wildflowers and mild days, summer is warm and great for the pool, and winter is crisp but cosy with the fireplaces. (General guidance.)
