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Add your business details- 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
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10Open all year
Languages spoken
English
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Features
No 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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Lake and/or mountain Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearbyLocation
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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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- When can I check in and check out of The Growcery Camp?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 9:30 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 9:30 a.m.