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The Gaia Sanctuary

Campsite Swellendam · Western Cape

About

Off-grid glamping accommodation on the Breede River near Swellendam, with diverse options from A-frames to bell tents, mountain views, and wellness retreats.

Accommodation

A-frame cabins (4-sleeper) with queen beds, kitchenettes, and solar power. River cabins feature double beds, bunks, and outdoor showers. Bell tents (2-sleeper) fully furnished. Wooden decks and off-grid campsites available. Converted TopDeck bus includes bedroom, bunks, and mountain views.

Facilities

Hot showers, flushing and compost toilets, glamp deck with kitchenette and 3-plate gas cooker, braai areas, fire pits, river swimming, canoeing, fishing. Mountain spring drinking water. Recycling facilities. Jungle gym. Pet-friendly. Firewood and eco cooler boxes available.

Location & Surroundings

20 minutes from Swellendam with mountain bike, golf, and parkrun. 2.5 hours from Cape Town. Beneath the Langeberg Mountains on Route 62 scenic tourist route. Nearby: Stonehill River Lodge 1.5km for river rafting and archery, Olivedale wine tasting 17km, Marloth Nature Reserve 21km, Bontebok National Park 26km.

House Rules

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

Rooms

A-Frame Cabin

4-sleeper A-frame cabin with queen bed on mezzanine, 2 single sleeper couches, kitchenette with bar fridge, private braai, private compost toilet, solar power, and deck with river views.

Queen x 1 Sofa x 2
From
R1,500

Bell Tent

2-sleeper fully furnished bell tent.

From
R600

Army Tent

Unfurnished army tent with camping mattresses.

From
R200

Family A-Frame Cabin

Ideal for 4, the cabin has a loft with a queen-size bed, 2 single sofa beds, and a private compost toilet. The kitchen has a gas cooker and tea and coffee-making facilities, opening onto a deck. The c

Queen x 1 Single x 2
From
R860

Gaia River Cabin

This open plan fully furnished 4 sleeper cabin is perfect for families, with a 1 x double bed and 1 bunk bed, and a lovely wooden deck with views of the river. The cabin has a small kitchenette with a

Double x 1 Bunk x 1
From
R1,123

River Wooden deck campsite

Premium campsite, as this is a 6m x 5m wooden deck right on the river embankment & closer to the glampdeck & ablutions than the campsite. Please bring along your own tent and all your own camping gear

From
R333

Milkwood Wooden deck campsite

Premium campsite, 6m x 5m wooden deck nestled amongst vegetation for a more private setting, its closer to the glampdeck & ablutions than the campsite. Please bring along your own tent and all your ow

From
R340

Gaia Family Campsite

Overlooking the river, the sites share ablution facilities with showers and toilets. Guests have use of the communal braai facilities, fire pit and kitchen located at the glamping deck. Guests, please

From
R322

Topdeck double decker bus

4 Sleeper double decker old school bus, with stunning views of the Langeberg Mountain range. It has a bouble bedroom & bunk beds, full kitchen, ample seating space & an outdoor picnic table. Only suit

Queen x 1 Bunk x 1
From
R1,423

Location

Address

Buffeljagsrivier, Swellendam, Western Cape

Swellendam Guide →

Features

Child-minding Services Available Firewood Available For Purchase Langeberg Mountain Views 100% Off-grid Eco-friendly Products Provided Pet-friendly (topdeck Bus Excluded) Eco Cooler Boxes Available For A-frame And Bell Tent Guests Milkwood Forest Setting Breede River Frontage Rare Geometric Tortoise Habitat Gravel Internal Roads With Speed Bumps Staff Meet Guests At Campsite For Check-in Pick-up And Drop-off From Local Petrol Station Available

Activities

Hiking Swimming Bird Watching Fishing Canoeing Yoga Rock Painting Drumming Circles Tree Planting Rope Swing Conscious Dance Song Circles Flower Crown Making

Amenities

Braai Facilities Mountain Spring Water Fire Pits Compost Toilets Glamp Deck Washing Up Station Barn Facility

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