Khomeesdrif Camping Site

We enjoyed our stay and found the campsite to be safe and genuinely pet friendly. The surroundings are tranquil and ideal for a relaxed getaway. Please note there are no electrical power points, and water access is limited during the day. With proper planning, it’s a great spot to unwind.

The location is truly stunning, offering easy access to Cape Town, which adds to its appeal. The camp sites are adequate, providing a comfortable base for visitors. However, it may be beneficial to provide additional freezers for campers, as there is no electricity available, which is understandable, but having more freezer space would enhance the experience.

Following the recent flood, it appears that no clearing of the river has been carried out, which has resulted in limited space for kayaking. Additionally, accessing the water has become a challenge due to the lack of clear pathways. A more structured plan should be developed to improve accessibility and to create more space for kayaks, as the current setup makes it difficult for campers to enjoy the activity fully.

Despite these concerns, my overall experience was extremely enjoyable. I had the opportunity to meet many new people, and I will certainly be returning in the future.

We stayed over the Easter weekend. The campsite is stunning and the grounds are amazing. There are some things to note, though. There is a generator that runs through the night; it is horrible. The constant drone of the engine, when you have tried to escape the city to go camping, really dampens the vibes.

The ablution block is also not great. There is no cleaning crew to come through daily to clean and mop the bathrooms or replenish the toilet paper. The sewer system is also overflowing, and there is sewer water that STINKS right in the middle of the campsite. There are children and dogs running around, and you would think for a big weekend like Easter they would have been prepared for the number of people pulling through.

There is no operating shop, even though there is one advertised, and no one answers their cellphones after hours either. (We tried to call several times to ask for the generators to be turned off.) When we did speak to the owner, he seemed to be a bit dismissive of the complaint we raised, saying he was leaving the grounds to his wife and that he was moving overseas – but this does not negate the lack of solar infrastructure that has not been maintained, or the ablution block that hasn’t been maintained.

The grounds are amazing, though. It is very dog-friendly and child-friendly. The weekend was lovely, except for the bathroom and generator noises. I’d love to come back, hopefully after a bit of maintenance. The location is amazing and the river is stunning. We mostly had a great time, but we spent a large part of the time away from the campsite. Hopefully, once the ownership has been handed over, the place will be worth a 5-star review.

We went to go camp at Khomeesdrif from end September till the 3rd of October 2024 and the weather were great for camping.
It's a quiet piece of farm just outside the town of Riviersonderend.

* Has it's own canoes and paddles to go canoe on the Sonderend River which is right next to the campsite, very helpful especially when the heat strikes.

* Has two ablution blocks with solar panels as well as gas for backup.

* Very nice setup for the kids (swing, slide, etc.) as well as an obstacle course.

* Besides the 50 campsites there are also two houses you can book.

* Catch and release fishing in the river.

* There is wood and ice available on the campsite and for R50 you get a HUGE bag of wood.

* One of the few campsites that is actually pet friendly.

* There is also an entertainment deck which I am not sure what it's used for.

Lovely cap site, but unfortunately ablution is not sufficient for the amount of camp sites. Generator was running 24 hours through the night to keep pressure pump at ablution running. There is also no control over the behavior of the guests and partying carried on into the morning hours.