SANPARKS - Nature's Valley Rest Camp

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Established in the De Vasselot section of the Tsitsikamma National Park, Nature's Valley rest camp is understood by those who visit it to be, first and foremost, a bird watcher's dream come true. With hiking trails also popular among the camp's activities, and with many routes to choose from, the odds of spotting plumage to suit your needs in or around the camps flourishing forest, exquisite fynbos, and towering cliffs are widely known to be much better than average.

Accommodation

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The campsites are suitable for tents, caravans, motorhomes and rooftop tents.
Some campsites have no electricity, while other campsites do have electricity.
A maximum of six persons, one caravan with a side tent and one vehicle, or one tent and one vehicle, or one autovilla or motorised caravan will be permitted per site.

Please ensure to secure the ideal campsite for your needs when making a reservation and to provide your own plug adaptor.

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The 2-bed Forest Huts have 2 single beds only, without a bathroom. A bar fridge, microwave, toaster, utensils, crockery and cutlery is provided. Meals can be prepared in the communal kitchen or make use of the braai(barbecue area). Communal ablutions close by.

The 4-bed Chalets has an open-plan area with 2 single beds, a double sleeper couch and bathroom. The kitchen are fully equipped and the braai(barbecue) areas are outdoors.

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Activities and Facilities

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Three of the Nature's Valley Camp's more popular hiking trails embark from Salt River Mouth Trail, The Kalander Trail, and the Groot River Trail can be discussed with the staff at The Reception Office. Guests may choose to unwind on a canoe trip between the camp and Groot River mouth, as well as frolicking in the waves and swells on the Groot River estuary. Children or guests looking for something a little less waterlogged can find fun in the sand at Nature's Valley beach.

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A shop and restaurant is located in the village where basic commodities may be purchased.
Fuel is available at The Crags.
Two coin-operated washing machines and tumble driers are available in the main ablution facility.

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Rates & Pricing

Camp site (CK6)(no powerpoint)

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110

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275

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Camp site (CK6P)(powerpoint)

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110

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296

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Forest Hut (FH2)(communal facilities)

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645

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Chalet (CH2/4)

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317

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159

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1554

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Please note the pricing above excludes the following:

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‍‍Entry/conservation fees (payable on arrival at your destination)
Transport, transfers and flights
Late arrival transfer fee (if applicable for your destination)
Meals, snacks and beverages
Safari Game Drives (unless indicated on your itinerary)
Baby cot/bed

What our guests have said about this accommodation

Celize Louw

Very friendly, neat camp.

Juan Claassen

We had a fantastic time! Will recommend it to anyone that loves getting back into nature.

Suzette FERREIRA

Dear staff of Nature's Valley - my family and I enjoyed a great time while camping/lodging at NV Rest Camp!!Thanks for good services rendered to us during our stay!!Suzette

Rentia Aspeling

We had a great time in Natures valley rest camp. The staff is friendly, the bedding clean and the setting is ideal when you want to rough it up a bit.

Richard Holman

Such a beautiful part of the country, the cabins were beautifully equipped with everything we could need. Price was very fair. Sometimes a mission to get to a tap or ablutions and if you wanting luxury this isn't it. But for self catering inexpensive holiday it was amazing. Thank you San parks!

Ciska

Stay was excellent but there need to be burglar bars on the windows to keep the baboons out! Very clean and neat will definitely go stay there again!

Brian Edwards

We are very happy that we stopped at Natures Valley along the Garden Route. What a spectacular place. The cabin was perfect for one night as we were staying at the Hyatt in Oubaai the next night - it was fun to "rough" it. That being said - the room had a fridge, microwave, tea and coffee, bathrooms were close, and our porch overlook a portion of the Groot River so if you had time you could canoe / kayak right to your front door. The trail along the beach and up to the Otter Trail is so amazing and the Rest Camp provides you with a stack of wood to light your BBQ / Braai at night. Great job SANParks!!

Stephen Mackay

Stayed in the forest huts. Accommodation was very affordable. Facilities were very well maintained and very comfortable. The park itself was an amazing location. Beautiful and full of activities.

Jennifer Louw

The camp is situated in an incredibly beautiful part of the valley. The facilities are clean. Watch out for baboons raiding by not leaving food out........Stunning walks, rides, runs and canoeing. Try supporting the Covie community by running, walking or cycling their rustic trail.

MICHELLE SMITH

It was a wonderful experience. The facilities are of a high standard. Lots of birds and other creatures to admire. We will visit again and advise our friends to visit the park as well.

Daniel Mostert

This camp is so perfect. I would not want them to change anything. The staff is so friendly and helpful. The place is so beautifully kept.

Colin Driver

Even though it rained the whole weekend we had a very enjoyable time - excellent ablutions - cleanliness & general mangement of campsite was very good

Ralton Leander

My wifeand I and our two daughters aged 10 and 6 had a great time except for the baboons. My girls are terrified of baboons cos they (baboons) entered our tent, destroyed our kitchen, stole our food and all of this happened while the girls were in the tent. The facilities - excellent. The staff extremely friendly and they tried to get the baboons away.

P Pool

It was a short great stay-I can not say anything negative-clean and quite camp!Thanks

Jan Winterbach

Amazing secluded spot. At night we saw genets and a bush pig. In the day baboons and a Knysna Loerie! Rowing to the beach and breathtaking hikes were highlights

Jan Winterbach

Amazing secluded spot. At night we saw genets and a bush pig. In the day baboons and a Knysna Loerie! Rowing to the beach and breathtaking hikes were highlights

BRYANT

I went away to Nature's Valley for a month and it was magical. I took my Mom away with me and family and friends popped up for a few days here and there to join us too. Everybody really enjoyed it.The accommodation was very unassuming, a quaint forest hut on the edge of the river covered by a forest canopy. With fresh air, and a really moderate, pleasant climate made for a very pleasant stay. One of my intentions of staying in Nature's Valley was to escape the Cape Town hayfever I inevitably get every year. I am pleased to report that there was absolutely no hayfever whatsoever during the stay!A massive plus for me is that I was able to work while I was there - the 3G reception is, believe it or not, exceptional. To be able to stay in an unassuming forest hut, on the side of a beautiful river, in the middle of a forest, while being able to browse the internet! Magic.There are canoes at the camp which you can hire out and take down the river as far as the mouth. From the mouth you can take a walk on the beach or branch off onto one of a few wilderness trails. There is one quick 20min trail, in particular, which takes you to a lookout point with a spectacular view of the sea, river, and both sides of the valley which the hill/mountain separates. For more of a workout, the lengthier trails are also exquisite taking you deep into the forest.We were visited by a few animals during our stay! A genet would come into the cabin from time to time at night. A bush pig who we named "Wilbur" scrummaged around outside on a few occasions, "inhaling" food rather than eating it haha. And we were visited by baboons twice who were so cheeky they came into the cabin and stole food from under our nose. It was quite riveting, except I had heard that when visited by a baboon in close quarters it's best to keep still, leave them be and not look them in the eyes!I will definitely return to Nature's Valley soon, though there a few other SA National Parks on my checklist which I would like to experience first. I would highly recommend this camp to anybody.

Judy

Very Quaint and comfortable.

ROSEMARIE SAYER

Sadly we arrived when it was dark and had to leave early the next morning so it was a very brief stay in the forest hut (we went on to stay the other end of Storms River mouth in an oceanette which we highly recommend). The forest hut was great, just by a pond and lots of privacy - basic but it had all we needed. Shame we didnt have longer. Staff in the park were very friendly and helpful & it was awesome to see baboons as we walked back from the bathroom! (Chris & Rose)

Lindy Palos

What a beautiful place. Probably the best run campsite that I've ever stayed at - so clean and quiet!!!

Lindy Palos

What a beautiful place. Probably the best run campsite that I've ever stayed at - so clean and quiet!!!

michael enseling

staff friendly with electricity,nice place to stay,boot-tour was inclusive,thanks again.could only stay for one day.highly recommended,awesome nature(beach,landscape)

madelein meier

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