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 29.9 mi (48.1 km) from Drakensberg Mountains and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Sherwood Centre.
Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument - 15 min drive - 14.9 km
Abingdon Wine Estate - 18 min drive - 15.1 km
Fordoun Spa - 18 min drive - 18.2 km
Midmar Dam - 27 min drive - 22.2 km
Getting around
Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
Blueberry Cafe - 19 min drive
Terbodore Coffee - 23 min drive
Bierfassl Restaurant and Pub - 12 min drive
Fable - 23 min drive
Caversham Mill Restaurant - 8 min drive
About this property
AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping
Campground in Balgowan with kitchenette and furnished patio
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 bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
5 spa tubs are on site.
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 in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
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.
Languages
Afrikaans, English
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
5 hot tubs
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self-parking on site
Family friendly
Free cot/infant bed
Kitchenette
Fridge (mini)
Stovetop
Microwave
Toaster
Free tea bags/instant coffee
Cleaning supplies
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
Dining
Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–9:30 AM: ZAR 165 for adults and ZAR 125 for children
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Bath or shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Dining room
Sitting area
Outdoor areas
Furnished patio
Terrace
Barbecue
Garden
Laundry
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets or service animals
Suitability/Accessibility
No lifts
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Daily housekeeping
Window screens
Guidebooks/recommendations
Things to do
Fishing on site
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails 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 rooms
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
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
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 165 for adults and ZAR 125 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 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
AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping Reviews
Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Aslam
Travelled with group
13 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Aslam
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pierre
Travelled with family
24 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Pierre
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
25 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Clean and comfortable accommodation. Great breakfast and braai packs.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
Sandeep
Travelled with family
7 Jan 2021
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