About this property

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Elegant Accommodation: AfriCamps at Gowan Valley in Balgowan offers a chalet with two bedrooms, a living room, and a private bathroom. Guests enjoy a swimming pool with a view, a lush garden, and a spacious terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The chalet features air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, and a dining area. Additional amenities include a hot tub, outdoor fireplace, and barbecue facilities. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a seamless arrival and departure. Outdoor Activities: Guests can engage in fishing and hiking, with nearby attractions such as Bosch Hoek Golf Club (10 km) and Midmar Dam (19 km). The property is highly rated for its hot tub, cleanliness, and suitability for peaceful nature-centric trips.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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AfriCamps Boutique Camping
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Aubrey
    South Africa South Africa
    Peace of mind, true connection with nature and peace
  • Rozelle
    South Africa South Africa
    The tents are perfectly equipped, the location is wonderful and tranquil. I loved the wood & coal delivery service (very convenient). The Forest walk is lovely.
  • Busisiwe
    South Africa South Africa
    The location, the view, the hot tub, everything was amazing
  • Tristan
    South Africa South Africa
    The tents are beautifully situated with terrific views of the valley and the river nearby. There is a lovely playground, pool and dam to keep the kids busy during the day.
  • Neil
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved the remoteness of our tent and the indoor fireplace. Being so close to the bush was special. Reception staff were very nice. Beautiful venue.
  • Phethedi
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Friendly and helpful staff lots of family friendly activities on the property. We particularly enjoyed the hot tub and pool.
  • Annette
    South Africa South Africa
    The hot tub was fab! We loved that. We also loved walking in nature.
  • Candice
    South Africa South Africa
    So Great for Nature lovers. Tent on stilts. Camping but with all the luxury you need to feel comfortable. Loves the nature trails, the hot tub, pool area and play park for the kids. Beds were so a clean and comfortable.
  • Geoffrey
    South Africa South Africa
    The place was really great! Our family of three loved it, and our 5-year-old loved swimming in the pool and the hot tub. Conveniently situated between two places of interest which had something for everyone to enjoy.
  • Peter
    South Africa South Africa
    Luxury and comfortable in beautiful peacefully setting

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.1Based on 4,686 reviews from 19 properties
19 managed properties

Company information

AfriCamps is boutique camping at the most beautiful working farms and estates in South Africa.

Property information

AfriCamps at Gowan Valley is located in the heart of the Natal Midlands between Nottingham Road and Lidgetton in the area of Balgowan. The Midlands Meander route is popular for its relaxed atmosphere, picturesque countryside and welcoming people. Here you will experience a variety of stunning nature, adventure activities, South African history, local crafts and delectable country-style food spots. Balgowan is a farming area, well-loved for cycling and fishing in the many dams and streams. The area can see all four seasons in one day and you can expect some snow in surrounding areas during winter. The Midlands caters for a wide audience from foodies to adrenaline junkies, to serenity seekers – all in the beautiful and mystical surroundings.

Neighbourhood information

You can explore the farm during your stay while taking a 4 km walk. Pass through indigenous forest to see the enormous 500-year-old Yellowwood tree, walk along the Mpofana River, see the newly planted kiwi fields and Nguni cattle. Take strolls through the gorgeous rose gardens on the farm and settle down at a grassy picnic spot next to the crystal clear river which flows strongly through the farm. Take a dip or try your luck and catch yellowtail or trout – strictly catch and release. In surrounding areas visit the Howick and Karkloof falls, experience the Karkloof canopy tour, trek the Midlands on horseback, visit the Nelson Mandela Capture site and spend some time at the popular Piggly Wiggly for family fun and sumptuous meals.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

AfriCamps at Gowan Valley takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform AfriCamps at Gowan Valley in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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