The Growcery Camp

Lush green grass pitches (added by manager 05 Apr 2018)

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On the banks of the Orange River, with spectacular mountain views
Fishing rod, canoe and kayak rental
Restaurant, bar, communal meals, braais and a herb and veg garden

There are some rivers that should be on one's bucket list wherever one plans to travel on the planet. And so it is with the stunning and spectacular Orange River, the longest in South Africa and meandering to Namibia and Botswana on its 2,200-kilometre run: the scenery, the sunsets and the watersports along here are of the variety best described as jaw dropping. If you now have the Orange River on your travel list, be most sensible indeed by staying right on its banks at The Growcery Camp, a fably handsome and eco-friendly place in the Richtersveld area and the Northern Cape. And as it's an easy 22 kilometres from the border of Namibia and South Africa, this is a mighty handy and popular stopover point too… sit back, settle down and bathe tired toes in the Orange River among a backdrop of the Namibian mountains. There's a huge amount to do either on site or in the immediate surroundings with the assistance of the amiable team: you can rent a canoe or kayak to set off out along the river; lounge in/around the river pool or bar; potter around the herb and vegetable garden to source fresh bits for your meals, or just have a chat with the team about booking adventure activities, hiking treks, rafting trips or excursions out on 4 x 4 safari. Fishing and rod rental are available too on a tag-and-release basis; please just be aware that the camp doesn't allow the use of live fish as bait. Eats are smashingly well sorted as well, with a restaurant serving meals all day, barbecue and lunch baskets for sale, regular communal dinners for all guests, and braai areas for guests' use. And the amenities? Also excellent, with toilets and showers, extensive recycling bins and ice pack freezing all at your riverside disposal. Tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, pillows and cooking utensils can be hired if needed.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Location

The Growcery Camp

Plot 215

Vioolsdrift Settlement

Northern Cape

South Africa

8246

Directions

Timezone

Africa/Windhoek +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

-28.69652°N
17.4982°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Mosey over to reception to book one of the excursions leaving daily from the site, such as a Diamond Coast Route Safari around Namaqualand and the Northern Cape; a Kalahari Crossing Safari to visit the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, or fishing safaris along the Richtersveld and Orange River. An hour and a half's drive will take you to the border town of Springbok, known for its mining and Boer War past as well as being the last stopover settlement before crossing into Namibia. An hour from there is lush Namaqua National Park, one of the most famed botany sites in the world.

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Does The Growcery Camp have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is The Growcery Camp dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near The Growcery Camp? Mosey over to reception to book one of the excursions leaving daily from the site, such as a Diamond Coast Route Safari around Namaqualand and the Northern Cape; a Kalahari Crossing Safari … Read more