Porcupine Rest Camp

Much of the attraction of this area is its open space, so come set for days of hiking, biking and fishing (which you can do in the river just by the camp). You’ll be surrounded by the stunning scenery of the Kleine Swartberg Mountains, and the Towerkop Nature Reserve is 25 minutes’ drive away. Anyone who fancies seeing the view while riding a horse or taking a four wheel drive tour might like to make the hour-long journey to Anysberg Nature Reserve. If you’re more interested in finding top tipples, there are several cellars to select local wines from in Calitzdorp, also an hour away by car. Venture little further along Route 62 (around an hour and a half from the site) to get to Oudtshoorn, aka the ‘ostrich capital of the world’. Farms here offer the chance to meet the big birds and then pick up tasty meat products to take back for the braai. If you're veggie, perhaps swerve instead to one of the town's olive-growing estates.