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Ouberg Private Nature Reserve

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Self-catering Montagu · Western Cape
Ouberg Private Nature Reserve
Ouberg Private Nature Reserve
Ouberg Private Nature Reserve
Ouberg Private Nature Reserve
Ouberg Private Nature Reserve

About

Ouberg Private Nature Reserve offers self-catering accommodation on 900 hectares in Klein Karoo, 20 km from Montagu and 3 hours from Cape Town.

Accommodation

Four safari tents sleep 2 adults each or 3 in one tent with single beds and stretcher. Off-grid cabin accommodates 4 with convertible single beds, kitchenette, and hot-water shower. Self-contained camper with rooftop tent and camping kitchenette. Rustic campsites feature reed pergolas.

Facilities

Shared communal kitchens, plunge pools, and designated braai areas. Outdoor showers and flush toilets. Free WiFi at tented camp and campsites (no cell signal). Off-grid solar electricity. Communal Boma with stone firepit and mountain views. Hiking footpaths.

Location & Surroundings

Three hours from Cape Town and 20 km from Montagu village in Klein Karoo, the reserve sits at the confluence of Succulent Karoo, Fynbos, and Albany Thicket biomes. Ideal for hiking, biking, birding (100+ species recorded), stargazing with minimal light pollution, and photography.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Pets: Allowed

Rooms

De Kuile Safari Tent (Double)

Self-catering safari tent sleeping 2 adults with 2 single beds configurable as doubles. Includes warm duvets, linen, Turkish-style bath towels, and charging points. Access to shared fully-equipped com

Twin x 2
From
R900

De Kuile Safari Tent (Triple)

Self-catering safari tent with 2 single beds plus a stretcher, sleeping up to 3 guests. Includes warm duvets, linen, Turkish-style bath towels, and charging points. Access to shared fully-equipped com

Single x 2
From
R900

De Kuile Campsite

Rustic campsite in a 900-hectare reserve accommodating up to 4 people with 1 vehicle per site. Each site features a reed pergola for shade, a small braai area, and a tap with borehole water. No power

From
R150

Klippie Rooftop Tent

Retired Klipspringer Roro Camper with integrated rooftop tent sleeping a maximum of 2 adults on a double bed mattress. Includes provided duvet, pillows, linen, and bath towels. Camping kitchenette wit

Double x 1
From
R900

Bloukrans Off-Grid Cabin

Fully self-catering, eco-friendly off-grid cabin accommodating up to 4 adults. One bedroom with 2 single beds convertible to a double, plus a single bed and day bed in the open-plan lounge/dining area

Sofa x 1 Twin x 2 Single x 1
From
R1,500

De Kuile Glamp Tent Double

Each safari-style glamping tent has 2 single beds and a deck with 2 chairs. The tents share a communal kitchen and dining area, an entertainment boma with a plunge pool on deck, a fire pit, braai area

Single x 2
From
R1,647

De Kuile Glamp Tent Family

Bokmakierie is safari-style glamping tent with 2 single beds plus a camp stretcher with mattress. It is located near the bathroom facility. A communal kitchen & dining area, boma with a plunge pool,

Single x 3
From
R1,647

Roof Top Tent

A comfy double-bed in a roof-top tent, integrated on top of a camping unit, permanently installed in a campsite in De Kuile Camp. Basic camping equipment provided including crockery & cutlery. Share

Double x 1
From
R1,929

Campsite @ De Kuile

The 5 simple, off-grid campsites, situated along a seasonal Karoo stream, are each equipped with a tap and a small braai/barbeque. Hot showers, flush toilets and a small splash pool (summer) are share

From
R581

Location

Address

Off Ouberg Pass, Montagu, Western Cape

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Directions

Access via dirt farm track. SUV or Bakkie recommended; sedans with reasonable ground clearance can access main farm roads. Located approximately 20 km from Montagu village, off Ouberg Pass.

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Features

Private Nature Reserve No Cell Phone Reception Minimal Light Pollution 360° Mountain Views Over 100 Bird Species Recorded Off-grid Accommodations Three Biomes: Succulent Karoo, Fynbos, And Albany Thicket Wildlife Including Springbok And Gemsbok Seasonal Stream Archaeological Heritage Historic Sandouw Farmhouse Circa 1880 Dark Karoo Skies

Activities

Hiking Bird Watching Mountain Biking Rock Climbing Photography Stargazing Sunset Viewing Wildlife Observation Veld Exploration Art And Painting Astrophotography Gravel Biking Guided Veld Walks Dawn Chorus Experiences

Amenities

Wi-Fi Braai Facilities Boma Solar Power Hammock Plunge Pool Flush Toilets Outdoor Showers Communal Kitchen Swimming Dam Camp Shop Stone Firepit

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