AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Fireplace
Aerial view
Interior
Luxury Tent, 2 Bedrooms | Private spa tub

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

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AfriCamps at Gowan, Valley Guest Farm R103, Balgowan, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Michaelhouse Nature Reserve
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Fordoun Spa
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Tent, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5

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About this property

AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping

Campsite in Balgowan with kitchenette and furnished patio
An outdoor pool, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free campsite. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. The accommodation boasts a fireplace and offers free WiFi and a kitchenette. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a dining area and a sitting area, and other amenities include a furnished patio and a fridge. Housekeeping is available on request.
This campsite offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

5 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at this campsite, you'll be close to Michaelhouse Nature Reserve. Free self-parking, an outdoor pool and 5 hot tubs are available. This budget campsite has 5 accommodations. The accommodation offers free WiFi and a kitchenette.
  • Air-conditioned accommodation with kitchenette, fireplace and furnished patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the 5 hot tubs
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • 5 minutes by car from Michaelhouse Nature Reserve and 12 minutes from Gowrie Farm Golf Course
AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping offers its guests 5 hot tubs and an outdoor pool. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping. Self parking is free.

This Balgowan campsite is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • 5 hot tubs
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Kitchenette

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 165 for adults and ZAR 125 for children

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 5 units
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 165 for adults and from ZAR 125 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping Campsite
AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping Balgowan
AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping Campsite Balgowan

AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aslam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Clean and comfortable accommodation. Great breakfast and braai packs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Sandeep

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Family Glamping

A great experience for the family. The hot tub was amazing, furniture and utensils great. A really comfortable glampibbg adventure
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Meetva

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Nomfundo

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020