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Camp Kipwe

Camp Kipwe

Damaraland

Camp Kipwe is a truly unique and unforgettable experience set amidst the dramatic landscapes of Damaraland. Built into the surrounding granite boulders, perfectly blended into the landscape. Perched on a hill overlooking the Aba Huab Valley, there are breathtaking views of the vast desert plains.

There's a main living and dining area and nine individual bungalows offering privacy and comfort, all with en-suite outdoor bathrooms. each one is situated among the rocks, giving you exceptional privacy. There are 2 family rooms with a separate children's tent outside and the suites have plunge pools and large open interiors.

Relax by the refreshing pool, or simply unwind on your private deck while taking in the stunning scenery. With its prime location, Camp Kipwe is the ideal base for exploring the wonders of Damaraland, Head out on guided game drives, encounter desert-adapted elephants and discover the area's rich cultural heritage also visit the Damara Living Museum to understand more about the Damara people and their way of life.

The camp works with conservation organisations, as well as supporting the Desert Lion Project, with the camp paying towards the salary of a game ranger. The waterhole at the camp has been expanded to provide a local elephant herd with a reliable water source when they visit.

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Activities, Bar, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Walking & Trekking, Safari Style All Inclusive

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A stay with AfriCamps is all about boutique glamping at the most beautiful working farms, estates, and reserves in South Africa. Their custom-designed boutique glamping tents are fully furnished with everything you need for a comfortable self-catering stay – from the well-equipped kitchens to the spacious showers. You can experience the freedom and beauty of the great outdoors, without compromising on the comforts you love. The tents are suitable for everyone, whether close friends, couples or families. 

Each tent includes:

●	Ensuite bathroom with shower
●	Fully equipped kitchen 
●	Wood-fired hot tub (at selected camps)
●	Outdoor BBQ area 
●	Tents accommodate up to 5 guests and are ideal for families and groups of friends. 
●	At each camp you can order a breakfast basket, BBQ basket and firewood at additional cost.  

This camp, nestled in the lowveld between Hazyview and Sabie, is the perfect place to relax and explore the beautiful Mpumalanga bush, the breath-taking Panorama Route, and the untamed Kruger National Park area. The camp is perfect for families, couples or close friends. AfriCamps at Mackers is a peaceful oasis for those who enjoy nature at its best in an undisturbed environment. Apart from the adrenalin-filled attractions in the area, the camp's sights and sounds are unforgettable, hear the bush babies and owls at night from the comfort of your tent, walk a few meters to dip your toes in the soothing Sabie river, unwind by the beautiful infinity swimming pool or hike along the river to see wild rapids upstream. The camp is perfectly positioned to spend at least a day in the Kruger National Park spotting the Big 5, or driving along the Panorama Route and experiencing the breath-taking scenery. God's Window, Bourke's Luck potholes and the Blyde River Canyon are all spectacular sights. Your hosts will gladly arrange tours for both routes. The beautiful Sabie Valley Nature Conservancy is home to more than 250 bird species. The camp has an honesty shop where kids can borrow a selection of games and fishing rods and you can get ice creams and cold drinks too.

AfriCamps at Mackers

Mpumalanga

A stay with AfriCamps is all about boutique glamping at the most beautiful working farms, estates, and reserves in South Africa. Their custom-designed boutique glamping tents are fully furnished with everything you need for a comfortable self-catering stay – from the well-equipped kitchens to the spacious showers. You can experience the freedom and beauty of the great outdoors, without compromising on the comforts you love. The tents are suitable for everyone, whether close friends, couples or families. 

Each tent includes:

●	Ensuite bathroom with shower
●	Fully equipped kitchen 
●	Wood-fired hot tub (at selected camps)
●	Outdoor BBQ area 
●	Tents accommodate up to 5 guests and are ideal for families and groups of friends. 
●	At each camp you can order a breakfast basket, BBQ basket and firewood at additional cost.  

This camp is located in Pat Busch Mountain Reserve just outside Robertson and set in spectacular mountain fynbos with streams, mountain dams, birdlife, and various animals such as bucks, fallow deer, Nguni cows, and even a very shy leopard. 

There are 10 glamping tents in total, are tucked away in the Cape fynbos and look out over a rolling green valley with the Langeberg as a gorgeous backdrop. 

There are several walking trails, good bird watching, fishing for bass, and swimming and paddling in the farm dam. The sparkling nine-meter swimming pool, fringed by a rolling green lawn is also perfect for a refreshing dip. The reserve forms part of the Klaasvoogds West foothills in the Langeberg Mountain between the towns of Robertson & Montagu. With over 160 years of history, Robertson has grown into one of the most attractive Cape Winelands towns, with Victorian buildings, jacaranda-lined streets, and vineyards banked with beautiful roses. You can take wine tasting to a whole different level by taking the Viljoensdrift River Cruise including a gourmet picnic on the tranquil waters of the Breede River.

AfriCamps at Pat Busch

Robertson

A stay with AfriCamps is all about boutique glamping at the most beautiful working farms, estates, and reserves in South Africa. Their custom-designed boutique glamping tents are fully furnished with everything you need for a comfortable self-catering stay – from the well-equipped kitchens to the spacious showers. You can experience the freedom and beauty of the great outdoors, without compromising on the comforts you love. The tents are suitable for everyone, whether close friends, couples or families. 

Each tent includes:

●	Ensuite bathroom with shower
●	Fully equipped kitchen 
●	Wood-fired hot tub (at selected camps)
●	Outdoor BBQ area 
●	Tents accommodate up to 5 guests and are ideal for families and groups of friends. 
●	At each camp you can order a breakfast basket, BBQ basket and firewood at additional cost.  

Champagne Valley is located in the Central Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal. The mountain range stretches an impressive 190 miles between Lesotho and down through KwaZulu-Natal. The sheer scale of the Drakensberg can only be experienced first-hand, whether you seek the reward of the views from the top or are perfectly happy unwinding to the views of the mountains in the distance. 

It's a hiker's paradise, with the popular Monk's Cowl entrance to the Maloti-Drakensberg National Park only a short distance from the camp. Apart from hiking, the area boasts an array of other outdoor activities including birding, mountain biking trails, hot air ballooning, ziplining, horse riding, golfing, beer tasting, and chocolate tasting. On the farm, explore the forest where various bird species can be spotted, unwind at the eco farm pool soaking up the mountain views, or recharge from the comfort of your private outdoor wood-fired hot tub. 

The Drakensberg is home to the highest mountain peaks in the country and has been declared a World Heritage site. The flat-topped Cathkin Peak (3,149 m) and Champagne Castle (3,248 m) are two of these peaks, and the valley below it is referred to as Champagne Valley.

AfriCamps Champagne Valley

Drakensberg Mountains

How our Tent Ratings work

These are based on our personal experience of the hotel, camp or lodge and should not be compared against ratings you find elsewhere. We intend to guide you and don’t be put off by a low tent rating as some of our favourites fall into the 2 and 3-tent categories.​

It is also important to bear in mind that standards vary from country to country and a 4-tent hotel in South Africa cannot be compared with a 4-tent hotel in another part of the world. 

To summarise our grading system, we have considered the following.

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High in both quality and luxury of experience, and property must have ‘wowed’ us on many levels.

This is our benchmark for excellent service and experience, location and /or activities. 

Good relative value, excellent location and/or experience, and offering an ideal base for exploring the area.

Budget-focused stopover property, sometimes it’s the ideal location on a driving itinerary.

Don’t be put off, these stays are comfortable and a perfect pit stop on a journey where the choices may be limited. 

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