Looking for a great family getaway? Nothing beats breaking away from the bustling city like pitching a tent close to the beach or on lush grass under giant trees.
Imagine ending off the day with telling stories around the campfire and braaing marshmallows. Falling asleep, listening to crashing waves and waking up to a stunning sunrise over the ocean or hearing the chirping of birds – a magical escape into nature.
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Some like to camp out in tents, caravans and braai every night, while others prefer glamping. Or if chalets are more your thing, then the mountainscape Overberg covers everyone’s camping desires.
Look at these five camping escapes stretching across the most scenic parts of the Overberg that you should add to your campsites bucket list this Summer:
1. Kogel Bay Resort:
Kogel Bay Resort is nestled between Gordon’s Bay and Rooi Els and borders along a 4 km stretch of sandy beach. Scattered with picnic spots and braai pits on the entire campsite. Whether you swim in the ocean, read on the beach, or go hiking in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, no matter how you spend your time, it’s a great destination for camping with family or friends.
- Location: R44, Helderberg Rural, Cape Town
- Contact: 021 850 4172
- Website: capetown.gov.za
2. Kam’Bati River Resort:
Kam’Bati River Resort is situated in the most beautiful part of the Overberg, on a private farm next to the Breede River. It’s one of the most lush-green campsites under huge Bluegum trees. With a range of activities to choose from on the resort, from canoeing on the Breede river, putt-putt, hiking and cycling trails and several slides at the pool for children to enjoy!
- Location: Kam’Bati River Resort, Jubileeskraal, Swellendam
- Website: www.oena.co.za
Let’s stop for a bit. Do you intend to visit Gauteng in the near future? Then why not see this list of the top resorts in Gauteng?
Now, let’s go on.
3. Disakloof Camping:
Disakloof is situated at the foot of the mountain in Betty’s Bay and hiking lovers would adore the exciting trails. There are many ways that campers tackle camping, whether you want to braai, play volleyball or enjoy some time with your kids at their jungle gym, Disakloof has all the facilities which tick off all the right boxes for camp lovers.
- Location: Clarence Drive, Betty’s Bay
- Website: disakloof.co.za
4. Palmiet Caravan Park:
Palmiet Caravan Park has something to offer for everyone and you can choose between swimming, white water rafting, tubing and canoeing. It’s beautifully grassed and terraced with well-established trees and shrubs to divide the camping spots, providing them with shade and privacy.
- Location: 1 Harbour Road, Kleinmond
- Bookings: overstrand.gov.za
5. Strandskloof Caravan Park:
Located amidst beautiful melkhout trees and fynbos, nestled against the Franskraal Mountain with a view of Dyer Island, Strandskloof Caravan Park provides campers with waking up to the cry of the fish eagle nesting in the kloof. Relax in a cool or heated pool or challenge your kids to a round of putt-putt; there’s something for the whole family to do.
- Location: Strandskloof Farm, Gansbaai
- Website: strandskloofpark.co.za
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