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AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Luxury Tent, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Outdoor pool
Exterior detail
Fireplace

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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AfriCamps at Gowan, Valley Guest Farm R103, Balgowan, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Place, Michaelhouse Nature Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Gowrie Farm Golf Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About this property

AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping

An outdoor pool, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free campground. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a garden and barbecue grills. The accommodation has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a furnished patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a stovetop. Housekeeping is available on request.
This campground offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 campground, you'll be close to Michaelhouse Nature Reserve. Free self parking, an outdoor pool, and 5 hot tubs are available. This budget campground 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
This campground offers its guests 5 hot tubs and an outdoor pool. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at this campground. Self parking is free.

This Balgowan campground is smoke free.

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

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • 5 hot tubs
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 155 for adults and ZAR 200 for children

Bedrooms

  • 2 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at this campground

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: ZAR 300 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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: approximately ZAR 155 for adults and ZAR 200 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
What a wonderful 2 nights, so peaceful and fun
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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