Op-i-Plaas Bush Camp
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- Rural bush site off the R36 15 minutes' drive from Ohrigstad
- Handy stopover for travellers on the Panorama Route
- Artist-owned site with sculptures and other works on display
Folks who’ve ever struggled with directions to find their designated digs will be thankful for this one being supremely simple to spot. All you need do as you drive along the R36 is look out for a two-storey shoe. Yup, a shoe.
That huge brick-built boot guides visitors into Op-i-Plaas Bush Camp, a rural spot 15 minutes’ drive from Ohrigstad. Owner Ron, as you may have guessed, is a bit of an artist, and displays his works at the site’s shop for guests and visitors to buy if they feel so inspired (not the shoe itself though – that’d be a tad impractical to pack).
And there’s plenty of natural beauty to admire around here too – birds flit about in the trees and there are sparkling starry skies to gaze at come nightfall. Folk following the Panorama Route may well find the camp a handy stopover, but there’s much to keep you busy if you choose to settle for a little longer: Echo Caves are 10 minutes’ drive up the road, and heaps of activities are in the surrounding foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains (hiking, horse riding, rafting, ziplining… take your pick).
On site, there’s an outdoor pool for reviving dips, and a café that serves up breakfasts and lunches along with coffees or beers to sip. Dinner means braai, of course, and pitches here have been kitted out with their own grills, along with water, electrical supplies and washing lines.
Shared facilities nearby include pleasingly sizeable family bathrooms with lots of hot water.
Site type
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5Open all year
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/01 and 31/12 (subject to weather conditions).
- The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
Languages spoken
English
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Op-i-Plaas Bush Camp
R36
Ohrigstad
Mpumalanga
South Africa
1122
Directions Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
-24.58385°N
30.63185°W
Route directions
The site is on the main road, R36 between Lydenburg to Ohrigstad and on to Tzaneen.
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
Make sure to come along here with a fully charged camera – stunning scenic snaps are at every turn along the aptly named Panorama Route, which passes by the site. Particular spots to seek out include Echo Caves (10 minutes’ drive), the Three Rondavels waterfall (25 minutes), Bourke's Luck Potholes (half an hour) and God’s Window (50 minutes).
Surrounds tempting you out to get active? Saddle up for a mountain bike ride on the trails of Crystal Springs Nature Reserve (40 minutes), take a hike on the 18-kilometre Hippo Trail (50 minutes) or slide down the mountainside on the Long Tom Toboggan (an hour and 15 minutes). Rafting, fly fishing and canyoning are all within a drive of an hour or so, and the adrenaline-packed ziplines and gorge swings of The Big Swing are just under an hour away.
Still a little baffled by all the options? The friendly folk on site will provide you with a booklet of ideas, detailing lots of the area’s best activities and places to visit.
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- Does Op-i-Plaas Bush Camp have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Op-i-Plaas Bush Camp dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Op-i-Plaas Bush Camp? Make sure to come along here with a fully charged camera – stunning scenic snaps are at every turn along the aptly named Panorama Route, which passes by the site. Particular spots … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Op-i-Plaas Bush Camp?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Op-i-Plaas Bush Camp? From $26.63 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.