Bruintjieskraal

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At the very entrance to the magnificent Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area, Bruintjieskraal Campsite offers the perfect, accessible gateway to your next adventure. Perfectly situated in the scenic Grootrivier Poort near the town of Patensie, it is ideally located just eight kilometers from where the tar road ends. This means you can enjoy the authentic, rugged feeling of the Baviaanskloof without needing a 4x4, making it easily reachable with a normal car. It’s the ideal breakaway into nature.

The campsite is beautifully set within a tranquil, riverine tree belt on the banks of the Grootrivier, nestled between the majestic Kouga and Winterhoek mountains. The camping area is thoughtfully laid out to cater to different preferences. For those traveling with friends or family, a number of sites are arranged in small, intimate groups, creating wonderful, shared enclaves for a social getaway. For those who seek more solitude, a selection of beautiful individual sites is also available, offering a greater sense of privacy and seclusion.

The sites themselves are wonderfully rustic and comfortable, with most being covered in lush green grass and offering ample shade. In a wonderfully practical and authentic touch, some of the sites even feature their own private "bush kitchens," complete with a cold-water sink and a convenient worktop. Clean and well-maintained ablution facilities service the entire camp, ensuring your essential comforts are taken care of. With a welcoming policy for pets by prior arrangement, Bruintjieskraal provides the perfect, versatile base camp for every type of Baviaanskloof adventurer.

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Beautiful camp sites with stunning views. We were greeted with... Read more

- Carmen Stander

Extraordinary camp spot with the most spectacular views and wild... Read more

- Eugene Nortier

Beautiful setting, lots of cow droppings and fleas due to cows... Read more

- Craig Krummeck

What a stunning place with such an awful experience. My family... Read more

- Hayley Belford

beautiful, peaceful . awesome scenery and fishing. would... Read more

- Eric Erasmus

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Patensie, Eastern Cape

Grootrivier Poort, Baviaanskloof, 6335, South Africa

	Offroad caravans		Power points
	Water taps		Ablutions
	Braai area		Scullery area
	Laundry		Swimming pool
	Kids play area		Recreation room
	Pet-friendly		Monthly rates

Please confirm the facilities with this campsite when making your enquiry.

Rates and Info

R400 ( x 4)

14 Sites

R750

Access

Off-grid

Location

Nearby Campsites

* Direct distance (as the crow flies)

Kudu Kaya

6 km

Krugerskop-Kloof Wilderness Camp

Big Fish Caravan and Camping

46 km

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+27 84 515 0993

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Carmen Stander

· December 2025

Beautiful camp sites with stunning views. We were greeted with hospitality on arrival, booking + check in was easy. We stayed at camp 4 - very private. Green campsite with a lot of shade and clean facilities. Rustic bathroom, with separate shower, fitted with a gas geyser. No electricity and limited signal - great way to start an adventure.

Eugene Nortier

· May 2022

Extraordinary camp spot with the most spectacular views and wild life - one of our trip highlights. Already recommended this place to friends and family. Facilities were all in working condition and blends in with the surroundings. Sites are big and private, being far apart with bushes in between (just how we like it). The main road is close to the campsites, but it's not a busy road (did not hear any cars in the evening) - perhaps add gates at entrance for safety. Bonus that it is pet friendly with permission in advance! Perhaps with our next visit, the owner / manager can be a little more hospitable. Other than that, this is worth 5 stars (a true gem).

Craig Krummeck

· January 2022

Beautiful setting, lots of cow droppings and fleas due to cows roaming through campsites, flush toilets and hot shower although geyser can be iffy. Small kitchen area per site is really convenient. Adults and kids loved the river, even though was quite muddy due to rains and river flowing. Was quite a challenge getting down and up from sites to main road as very steep and roads going down not in good condition. Lots of shade and all around very beautiful area. We were in site 1 to 3.

Hayley Belford

· October 2021

What a stunning place with such an awful experience. My family and I were not greeted or welcomed with hospitality at all, on arrival. On the second day we were reminded of strict check out time asif we are not already aware of check out time when booking, making our stay even less comfortable. This place has amazing potential but would definitely not visit again, after travelling so far and paying in full the treatment received was appalling to say the least.

The owner could really work on his people skills or get someone else to run the place!!

Also the unit we stayed in is to accomodate 12 people so a bigger stove/oven would have been expected.

Eric Erasmus

· February 2021

beautiful, peaceful . awesome scenery and fishing. would recommend these camp sites any day. and will defiantly be going again. 4x4 is recommended unless your car has high ground clearance and you are experienced on rough gravel roads. make sure everything is zipped and put away when leaving site as the baboons are the local residents.