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Farm Camp Oaksrest Vineyards Guest Farm Campsite

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Located in South Africa :: Western Cape (Klein Karoo)  :: Ladismith
Category: Camping :: Farm Camp

Oaksrest Vineyards Guest farm is located in the beautiful Dwarsriver Valley at the foot of the majestic Swartberg Range,just a stone’s throw away from Ladismith on the R62. Only 3.5 hours from Cape Town 2 hours from George and 1 hour from Oudtshoorn where the historic towns of Calitzdorp and Barrydale are both about 60 km km away and the scenic winelands and orchards of the Klein Karoo are easily accessible from here.

Our campsite is literally between the vineyards and on the banks of our Pinotage Lake area offering you 5 thick lawn stands with shaded areas next to the dam. Individual stands have electrical hook-ups fresh water and braai facilities. Ample braai wood provided at R 35.00 per big bag.

A 5 star ablution facility provides showers and toilets with washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge freezer, microwave oven and free Wi-Fi as well. So if you enjoy waking up to the sounds of the prolific bird life, breathing in fresh country air, enjoying long walks on farm and mountain bike trails, lush gardens, fishing, canoeing and swimming in the dam with a built in wooden deck with inflatable tubes then this is a perfect setting for you.

Be amazed at the stars in the clear night sky and remember the majestic call of the Fish Eagle for a long time to come. 5 x campsites accommodating 4 persons per campsite.

Contact
Address :  Oaksrest Vineyards Guest Farm, Dwarsriver Valley, Ladismith, 6655, Western Cape, South Africa
Postal :  P.O. Box 435, Ladismith, 6655, Western Cape, South Africa
Contact :  Phillip Pretorius
Cell :  +27(0)82 839 1890
Cell2 :  +27(0)79 491 1420
Cellphone Reception :  Good

Directions

From Barrydale: Travel in an easterly direction from Barrydale towards Ladismith along the R62 for 65 km. Turn left at the Laingsburg road and continue for 11 km until you reach a T-junction. Turn right towards Ladismith and after 5.2 km turn left at the first Dwarsrivier turn-off which is just after a sharp bend to the left so please be careful not to miss this turn-off. Follow the dirt road for 3.7 km and cross the low tide bridge and turn to your left and follow the dirt road for 600 metres and you will find Oaksrest Vineyards on your left. From Oudtshoorn: Travel in a westerly direction from Oudtshoorn towards Ladismith along the R62 for 99 km (do not turn left towards Barrydale or Cape Town at Route 62 garage in Ladismith) and follow the right hand 90 degree turn just after the big white church on your left. After approximately 200 metres you will get to a T-junction. Turn left on the Laingsburg road (R323) and travel for 9 km where you will find the second Dwarsrivier turn-off on your right. Follow the dirt road for 3.7 km and cross the low tide bridge and turn to your left and follow the dirt road for 600 metres and you will find Oaksrest Vineyards on your left. From Riversdale: Travel along the R323 from Riversdale to Ladismith for 68 km. Turn right towards Ladismith for 3.2 km and turn left at the Laingsburg road and continue for 11 km until you reach a T-junction. Turn right towards Ladismith and after 5.2 km turn left at the first Dwarsrivier turn-off which is just after a sharp bend to the left so please be careful not to miss this turn-off. Follow the dirt road for 3.7 km and cross the low tide bridge and turn to your left and follow the dirt road for 600 metres and you will find Oaksrest Vineyards on your left.

Time Information
Best Time to Visit :  365 Days of the Year
Gate Opening and Closing Times :  24 hours
Reception Opening and Closing Times :  08:00-19:00

Rates and Payment
Rates Quoted :  Per Person
Base Currency :  ZAR
Minimum Rate :  200.00
Maximum Rate :  200.00
Updated for :  2024
Comments :  Kids (4 – 12 yrs): R100 per person per night, Kids (0 – 3 yrs): Stay Free.
Payment Methods Accepted :  Cash, Credit Card, Debit Card, Electronic Funds Transfer
Fee/s :  4WD trail is R300 per vehicle

General Information
Nearest ATM :  Ladismith
Nearest Bank :  Ladismith
Tourist Organisation :  Ladismith Tourism, Tourism Council of SA
Tourist Organisation Rating :  4 Star
Languages spoken :  English, Afrikaans
Pre-Booking :  Required

Facilities
Camping Conference Facilities Child Friendly Swimming Pool Internet Wireless Networking Safe Parking Available
Accommodation (Self Catering Accommodation), Restrooms, Supplies Shop (Wood available @ R35.00 per bag), Wedding Facilities, Wine Sales
Other Facilities :  Helicopter Landing available.
Accessible to Disabled Persons :  Yes
Day Visitors Allowed :  No
Frequented by Tour Groups :  No

Camping Facilities
Kitchen Laundry Power Points Shaded Sites Hot and Cold Showers Flush Toilets Can use Lodge facilities Water is available Firewood Available Ice Available Accept large overland trucks
Number of Sites :    5
Is water drinkable? :    Yes

Activities
Game Viewing Game Drives 4WD Trails Hiking Trails Mountain Biking Horse Trails Fishing Swimming Canoeing Bird Watching Stargazing Photography
Picnics, Wine Tasting, Animal Feeding
Game to View :  ​Kudu, Eland, Zebra, Giraffes, Blesbuck, Springbuck
More Activities :  Bass Fishing
Notes on Activities :  (Some activities may be offered nearby).

Trail Information
Trail Length :  75km
Driving Time :  2 hours
General :  Vehicle needs good ground clearance
Self-Drive Trail
GPS Waypoints are available
Environmentally friendly practices are in place

Travelling Information
Closest Main Route :  R62
Closest Town :  Ladismith
Wine Region :  Klein Karoo Wine and Table Grape Region

Self Drive Access :  Yes
Vehicle Type :  ALL

CELL NETWORK:
The main cell network is ​Vodacom and Cell C.

INFORMATION:
The rainy season is in winter. The guest farm can be reached by car, the road conditions are good. The closest airport is in George, the George International Airport, about 2 hours away. A shuttle service can be arranged. There are car rental facilities at the airport. Prebooking at the guest farm is preferred but not essential.

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