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SANParks Natures Valley Rest Camp

Self Catering

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4.3 out of 5from 26 reviews for SANParks Natures Valley Rest Camp
Cleanliness
4.0/5
Service
4.0/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Vera B - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vera B
Family with teenagers

'n Stukkie hemel op aarde, behalwe vir die lastige bobbejane.

Ons gesin van vier het 3 dae hier gekamp en wou nie huis toe gaan nie. Die kampplekke is ruim en byna almal onder bome, so jy voel deel van die woud. Die kombuis en badkamers is baie netjies en skoon, met die beste storte van ons trippie. Die bobbejane wat soggens doodluiters die kamp binne stap, is egter 'n groot probleem. Al het ons probeer om alle kos weg te bêre, het een steeds ons beskuitblik gegryp en daarmee weggehardloop. Hulle is glad nie bang vir veral jonger kinders nie, en my jongste was regtig bang om soggens alleen by die tent te bly as ons dalk badkamer toe moes gaan. Ten spyte daarvan dat ons alle kos in die waentjie toegesluit het toe ons Stormsrivier toe is, het die bobbejane ons tente oopgerits en onder andere my hele

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A piece of heaven on earth, except for the pesky baboons.

Our family of four camped here for 3 days and didn't want to go home. The campsites are spacious and almost all under trees, so you feel part of the forest. The kitchen and bathrooms are very neat and clean, with the best showers of our trip. However, the baboons who walk into the camp out of nowhere in the morning are a big problem. Even though we tried to put away all food, one still grabbed our biscuit tin and ran off with it. They are not at all afraid of especially younger children, and my youngest was really afraid to stay at the tent alone in the morning if we might have to go to the bathroom. Despite the fact that we locked all the food in the wagon when we went to Storms River, the baboons unzipped our tents and among other things took my whole

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Anna-maria R - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anna-maria R

Awesome.

Our stay was awesome, went hiking and fishing with the family. Place was clean and pleasantly welcoming. A definite return from us.

Rudy R - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rudy R
With partner

Paradys. Punt.

Geen kano's? Dis 'n jammerte.

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Paradise. Point.

No canoes? It's a shame.

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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends
Khuselwa Y - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Khuselwa Y
On business

We enjoyed our stay very well.

The linen was very neat and the place was spotless.

Anneke G - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anneke G
With partner

Baie lekker.

Baie lekker. Net jammer ons moes vra vir 'n rooster, wynglase en braai-gereedskap. Dit was altyd daar. Hulle het ook nie die huisie of stoep gevee tydens ons verblyf nie. Verder was alles wonderlik en mooi.

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Very nice.

Very nice. Just a pity we had to ask for a grill, wine glasses and barbecue utensils. It was always there. They also did not sweep the cottage or porch during our stay. Other than that, everything was wonderful and beautiful.

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Tertia N - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Tertia N
Family with young children

Nice place, booking very difficult.

The forest huts are cozy and cute, the paths through the forest are magical for the kids to explore, the kayaks are well maintained. Lovely safe swimming in the river and estuary. The booking process was an absolute nightmare. It took so many tries to pay the deposit that the bank cancelled our credit card. The website indicated no availability, but when we got there, 90% of the accommodation was empty.

Leon J - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Leon J
With friends

Bly weg. Onprofessioneel. Deurmekaar. Sirkus.

Absolute sirkus om met die verblyf enige reelings te probeer tref. Ons het op 5 Februarie teen 11h55 daar aangekom en volgens hulle rekords was daar geen bespreking vir ons. Hulle het wel "loadshedding" gedurende daai tyd gehad en het ons ingelig dat hulle stelsel 5 min later sou aankom, en dat hulle weer sal "double-check" en net na 12h00 sou laat weet. Hou ingedagte dat ons vir 5 dae lank die Otter gestap het, en was taamlik moeg en lyfseer teen die tyd. Nog 'n uur het verby gegaan sonder enige terugvoering, en ons het maar in die pad geval om alternatiewe verblyf in Plett te gaan soek. 2 ure later het hulle ons toe laat weet dat hulle deur mekaar was, en dat die bespreking wel ons sin is. Verskriklik onprofessioneel en definitief nie 'n lekker ervaring nie. Hoop nie ek hoef ooit weer met hulle paaie te kruis nie. Verblyf was reeds betaal, en het alles verloor.

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Stay away Unprofessional. Confused. Circus.

Absolute circus to try to make any arrangements with the stay. We got there on February 5th at 11h55 and according to their records there was no reservation for us. They did have "loadshedding" during that time and informed us that their system would arrive 5 minutes later, and that they would "double-check" again and let us know only after 12h00. Bear in mind that we walked the Otter for 5 days, and were quite tired and sore by then. Another hour passed without any feedback, and we just fell into the road to look for alternative accommodation in Plett. 2 hours later they then let us know that they were through each other, and that the booking is indeed our way. Terribly unprofessional and definitely not a pleasant experience. Hope I never have to cross paths with them again. Accommodation was already paid, and lost everything.

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Denise Monica S - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Denise Monica S
Individual traveller

The forest hut was a great experience!

The forest hut was as expected, it was great to stay close to the water.

Andrew G - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Andrew G
With partner

Very clean and pleasant - will book again for a longer stay.

We were late arrivals and all was organised exceptionally well.

Debbie S - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Debbie S
With partner

Absolutely amazing.

Everyone was absolutely friendly except the lady in the main office. She was impatient and in a hurry to get home.

Keegan B - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Keegan B
With partner

Great time with beautiful hiking trails and most relaxing stay.

I would definitely go again. Definitely my new favourite spot along the Garden Route. Highly recommended.

Tammy W - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tammy W
Individual traveller

Lovely and peaceful.

Lovely and peaceful and very recommended.

Frans M - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Frans M
With partner

Gerieflik en goed toegerus.

Pragtige natuur en omgewing. Eenheid skoon netjies goed toegerus. Badkamers kort aandag.

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Comfortable and well equipped.

Beautiful nature and environment. Unit clean neat well equipped. Bathrooms need attention.

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Lize B - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lize B
With partner

Perfekte naweekwegbreek in die bos!

Buiteseisoen is hierdie 'n juweel!

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Perfect weekend getaway in the woods!

Off season this is a gem!

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David W - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
David W
With partner

Excellent.

Our stay was excellent, Jamima was extremely helpful and friendly, we felt so welcome and our forest hut exceptional. The staff at De Wasselot Restcamp made our stay very rewarding.

Billy C - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Billy C
With partner

Dit was okay, maar nie die geld of ry werd nie.

Die chalets is maar vreeslik opmekaar, so as jy bietjie wil wegbreek en nie verplig wil voel om met vreemde mense te gesels nie, is hierdie nie die plek om heen te gaan nie, tensy jy albei chalets bespreek, want tussen die 2 braai-areas is daar 1 tafel wat gedeel moet word. Inklok-tye is redelik laat, eers 2 uur, so as jy enige iets lekker wil doen, moet jy maar 2 dae of langer bespreek. Ons wou 'n staproete gaan doen, maar daar was vir ons gesê sy sal dit eers die volgende dag vir ons gee. SANParks oor die algemeen is baie goed. Ek sal veel eerder Ebb & Flow toe gaan vir die geld, maar ek dink nie ek sal sommer weer na Natures Valley Rest Camp gaan nie.

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It was okay, but not worth the money or drive.

The chalets are awfully crowded, so if you want to get away and not feel compelled to talk to strangers, this is not the place to go unless you book both chalets, because between the 2 braai areas there is 1 table to be shared. Check-in times are quite late, only 2 hours, so if you want to do anything nice, just book 2 days or longer. We wanted to go for a hike, but we were told she would only give it to us the next day. SANParks in general are very good. I'd much rather go to Ebb & Flow for the money, but I don't think I'll go to Natures Valley Rest Camp again.

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Leon D - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leon D
With partner

Pragtig, vreedsaam en billik.

Pragtige omgewing met baie voëls. Hut 1 het 'n uitsig oor die water. Skoon, netjiese akkommodasie. Vriendelike personeel. Baie billik. Sal enige tyd weer daar oorbly.

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Beautiful, peaceful and fair.

Beautiful surroundings with many birds. Cabin 1 has a view of the water. Clean, tidy accommodation. Friendly staff. Very fair. Would stay there again anytime.

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Mariska S - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Mariska S
With partner

Nature at its best!

The most beautiful and peaceful place, not too expensive and lots to do around.

Pieter C - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter C
With partner

Pragtig.

Sou graag kragkonneksie by staanplek wou gehad het vir yskas. Ablusie was nie skoon nie met min plek vir klere wanneer jy stort. Vullishouer by staanplekke onder bome nie bobbejaan-veilig. Ape was lastig en kon niks oophou.

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Beautiful.

Would have liked power connection at stand for fridge. Ablution was not clean with little space for clothes when showering. Garbage container at sites under trees not baboon-safe. Monkeys were troublesome and could not keep anything open.

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Penny G - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Penny G
With partner

Lovely location, friendly staff and clean huts with good basic facilities.

We would have loved more time to explore the area further from this convenient base.

Dion V - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Dion V
With partner

Lekker, maar swak toegerus.

Geen kussingslope of handdoeke nie. Geen teelepels of braaigereedskap of vadoek nie.

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Nice, but ill-equipped.

No pillowcases or towels. No teaspoons or braai utensils or dishcloth.

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Asieff K - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Asieff K

Awesome place.

Took my 78 year old father for an as near camping experience as possible. We loved the accommodation and the facilities. The view in front of the forest hut was not maintained. Had two bushes that needed to be trimmed or removed and would completely change the experience of the view and stay. Litter everywhere. Baboons were a problem, but messes where not cleaned up at all. Place is fantastic. Price was good. Did not enjoy paying additional conservation fees. Should just be included into the price so that it feels less like being taken for a ride. Will definitely go back.

Marlene K - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Marlene K
Family with teenagers

Fantastiese omgewing, maar traumatiese verblyf.

De Vasselot word tans bestuur deur die bobbejane en ape van die omgewing. Voordat Sanparke dit nie begin bestuur nie, kan dit nie aanbeveel word as 'n veilige omgewing vir veral kinders nie. Die bobbejane en ape is glad nie bang vir die mense nie, en alles moet toegesluit word in jou hut. Jou kos word deur hulle gegryp al is jy binne die hut, en die deur is oop. Hulle skrik nie vir jou nie, en staan glad nie terug as jy hulle verjaag nie. Hulle het ons kosrantsoene gesteel deur toegang deur 'n venster te kry, en chaos so gesaai binne die hut. Ons kon hulle nie verwilder nie. Indien jy by die hut is, moet jy maar jou deure toe hou, en die vensters. Verder is die omgewing fantasties, en daar is heerlike staproetes om te doen. Dit is 'n wonderwêreld vir die hele gesin, maar weens die bobbejane ongelukkig nie veilig nie.

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Fantastic setting, but traumatic stay.

De Vasselot is currently managed by the baboons and monkeys of the area. Until Sanparke starts managing it, it cannot be recommended as a safe environment especially for children. The baboons and monkeys are not at all afraid of the people, and everything must be locked in your hut. Your food is grabbed by them even if you are inside the hut, and the door is open. They are not afraid of you, and do not stand back at all if you chase them away. They stole our food rations by gaining entry through a window, and sow chaos inside the hut. We couldn't let them go wild. If you are at the cabin, you must keep your doors and windows closed. Furthermore, the environment is fantastic, and there are wonderful hiking trails to do. It is a wonderland for the whole family, but unfortunately not safe because of the baboons.

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Sonet K - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Sonet K
With partner

Slegs kampers.

Die natuur is skoon en asemrowend mooi. Ons is ongelukkig oor die ablusiegeriewe wat nie skoon was nie. Alhoewel ons in 'n hut gebly het sou dit lekker gewees het om 'n vars handdoek te kry die volgende dag a.g.v die stormreën die vorige nag/dag. Ons skiet dit glad nie af nie, het net bietjie meer verwag in vergelyking met ander SANParke.

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Campers only.

The nature is clean and breathtakingly beautiful. We are unhappy about the ablution facilities that were not clean. Although we stayed in a cabin it would have been nice to have a fresh towel the next day due to the torrential rain the previous night/day. We are not dismissing it at all, just expected a bit more compared to other SANParks.

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Carl-adriaan H - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Carl-adriaan H
With friends

Heerlike wegbreek in asemrowende natuurskoon!

Let op inkloktye - dit verskil van die tye op die webtuiste!

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Great getaway in breathtaking scenery!

Pay attention to check-in times - they differ from the times on the website!

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  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 17:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Nature's Valley, Garden Route National Park, Tsitsikamma, 6820, Western Cape
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