AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Laundry
  • Fireplace
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
$140
$122 nightly
$140 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9

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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
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Sherwood Centre
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Balgowan

With a stay at this campground in Balgowan, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Michaelhouse Nature Reserve and Gowrie Farm Golf Course. .This campground is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Sherwood Centre and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from The Junction.

What's nearby

  • Michaelhouse Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 12 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • The Junction - 13 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Sherwood Centre - 14 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve - 15 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piggly Wiggly Farm Stall - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Bierfassl - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Piggly Wiggly Coffee Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Terbodore Coffee - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Tearoom - ‬12 min drive

About this property

AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping

Campground in Balgowan with 5 hot tubs and an outdoor pool
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.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned accommodation, which features a fireplace. There's a private furnished patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • 5 hot tubs
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Kitchenette

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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 elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: ZAR 300 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aslam

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

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Nomfundo

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020