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Kam'Bati River Resort
Breede River near Swellendam, Western Cape
Discover one of the top family-friendly getaways in the Swellendam area of the Western Cape, just 2 hours from Cape Town. Situated 5 km off the N2, Kam’Bati River Resort was established on 11th November 2003 on the Badenhorst family’s farm, Jubileeskraal. This picturesque location is where the Breede and Sonderend Rivers converge, offering a tranquil escape “where the rivers meet.”
Originally developed as an events venue, the resort has hosted major events such as Die Burger and kykNET Buite Ekspo, Breede K2 Canoe Marathon, Land Rover Rally, Raka Music Festival, Adventure Racing Series, Mantra Arts and Music Festival, and Vortex Music Festival. Over time, Kam’Bati evolved into a popular destination for young families, with a variety of activities and facilities tailored for children aged 3 to 13.
Conveniently located along the Garden Route, just 2 hours from both Cape Town and George, Kam’Bati is a sought-after weekend retreat. It boasts some of the best freshwater fishing spots on the Breede River, where anglers frequently share photos of impressive carp catches.
Kam’Bati was among the pioneers of glamping in South Africa, welcoming its first five glamping tents with AfriCamps in 2016. The glamping experience now features thirteen luxurious tents, each with a spacious deck, built-in braai, indoor fireplace, fully equipped kitchenette, and dining area that opens onto the deck. The tents are equipped with inverters and batteries, ensuring lights and free Wi-Fi stay on during load shedding.
One of the highlights is the wood-fired hot tubs at all self-catering units, perfect for a relaxing soak.
The resort is known for its shaded campsites under blue gum trees, with lush grassy areas and clean ablution facilities. Each campsite is equipped with SABS-standard blue caravan plug power points.
There’s plenty to do at Kam’Bati, including canoeing on the Breede River (bring your own canoe), fishing (bring your own gear), putt-putt, hiking, and cycling. For the little ones, there are exciting pool slides. The on-site pizza restaurant, “Peckish,” serves delicious meals, perfect for a quick bite while the kids splash around in the pool or play in the playground.
Kam’Bati River Resort offers a secluded, safe, and child-friendly environment, making it an ideal choice for your next family holiday. Plan your stay and experience an unforgettable getaway!/p>
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Our Reviews
"We would like to thank you. We loved every moment of our weekend. This was the best family time we had in a very long time. You have a wonderful place there and we would for sure visit again . My husband and daughter had some very good father and daughter times fishing and caught beautiful fish and that right in front of our cabin . Could not ask for better. Also please value your staff they are excellent.“
- The Bothmas - Hermanus
"Our last visit to Swellendam was an absolute magical one, so we were very excited to head back into that direction. We visited the well-known Kam’Bati River Resort, a popular family destination for holiday goers and camping enthusiasts alike. The Resort offers Grassed Campsites with electricity and clean ablutions, Self-Catering Cabins and luxury Africamp Tents. We’ve heard that this Resort is very safe, clean and child friendly, therefore it ticked all the boxes for this Great Kids Getaway!...Read More“
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"Goeie dag. Ek hoop dit gaan goed daaikant, BAIE DANKIE vir n heerlike tyd by die beste oord ooit, ons is SERIOUS CAMPERS wat amper elke 3de maand op n kamp is dwarsdeur die jaar en van al ons kampe waar ons gaan was en is dit die beste. Dit was ons 2de keer by die kamp en die rustigheid was AWSOME. Ek hoop van harte daar gaan vir ons n plekkie by die Desember vakansie wees in Januarie ons sal dit so waardeer, dieselfde plotte sal n SEENING wees. Alle liefde, groete vir julle. YOU guys rock, THIS PLACE NEEDS A FEW MEDALS. “
- Groete, Claudette
"Ek en my gesin het die pas afgelope naweek drie staanplekke met ons karavane te Kambati beset. Ek wil julle lof toesing vir die uitstekende verblyf wat ons kon beleef het tydens die naweek. Ek kan net goeie dinge oor Kambati sê. Van die besprekings, die admin., die staanplekke, die ablusiegeriewe en dan natuurlik die rivier. Dankie, dat julle ons inlaat om God se skepping op so ’n besondere manier te kon beleef. Ek stuur vir julle ’n foto aan wat my seun met die hommeltuig geneem het. Onbeskryflik mooi.“
- Seënwense, Chriss
"Goeie more Jaco. Wil net baie dankie se vir ‘n heerlike kuier die naweek! Ons het dit vreeslik geniet en kom kuier beslis weer. Julle oord is pragtig en “well-maintained.” Personeel baie vriendelik. En behulpsaam. Als wat mooi is vir julle!"
- Lemari Fourie Maart 2017
"Our company, Mikateko Media, had a wonderful time on Tuesday and Wednesday at Kam’Bati Africamps Swellendam. Thank you for your hospitality and a huge thank you to your Swellendam team. We were well accommodated and the facilities have met all our expectations and beyond. The food was all served warm and conferencing facilities setup to accommodate our entire team. We have taken plenty of pictures and will be uploading some of them today on our social media platforms. The tents were great and we are just so sad to leave. We were welcomed warmly by Lize and Tanya who were there whenever we needed them. So from our team to yours, thank you once again for accommodating all of us."
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"Dankie vir 'n lekker naweek, ons eerste besoek aan julle oord en beslis nie die laaste keer nie! Baie dankie ook aan Lekker kampplekke wat ons gehelp het met die bespreking. Julle is 'n gedigte span. Baie dankie vir die lekker atmosfeer en netjiese oord."
- Natasha & Deon
"As 'n mens jou meisie, verloofde of vrou wil vat vir haar eerste kamp en terselfde tyd wil he haar eerste ondervinding moet lekker wees is Kam'Bati net die plek. Dit is 'n baie mooi kamp oord met ongelooflike skoon badkamer en toilet geriewe. Kam'Bati het so baie om te doen dat 'n naweek te kort is. As ek weer kom gaan ek verseker langer bly. Ek en my verloofde het dit vreeslik baie geniet en was hartseer om sondag oggend te ry. Te danke aan julle sal sy weer gaan kamp omdat haar eerste ondervinding uit die boonste was. Ons dink Kam'Bati is 'n mooi en lieflike kamplek en sal dit weer besoek, maar volgende keer langer sodat ons als kan geniet op ons tyd."
- Hennie
"Ek wil weereens net aan julle ons opregte dank oordra vir al die moeite wat julle gedoen het om die Kersfees byeenkoms vir ons so ‘n aangenaam geleentheid te gemaak het. Wees verseker dat elkeen van ons klub so gevoel het en my gevra het om julle namens hulle te bedank. Dra ook ons dank aan al die personeel oor vir hulle harde werk, dit gaan nie ongesiens verby nie.Soos Wilhelm aan jou genoem het, kon ‘n mens sien julle doen moeite om Kam'Bati die beste kampeerplek te maak. Doen so voort en ons sal in die toekoms weer by julle kom kuier!"
- Serfie Potgieter
"Hiermee wil ons julle baie graag bedank vir ‘n heerlike nwk by julle kampterrein. Ons het dit vreeslik geniet, en julle geriewe is van die beste wat ons al gesien het – ons sal julle verseker weer kom besoek."
- Adel Wilson
"We were one of the families camping at A1 & A2 this past weekend.I just want to compliment you all on a fabulous and well structured, organized, and aesthetically pleasing camp site. Great grass for camping & for bare foot walking - adults and kids! no thorns! great ablution facilities - always toilet paper - always clean. great stay - can't wait to come back."
- Vivian Thompson
"Baie dankie vir 'n wonderlike kuiertjie daar by julle. Ek voel ek kort nog 'n wegbreuk daarna toe siende dat daar so baie is om te sien en 'n naweek maar baie kort is. Baie dankie vir julle gasvryheid en dat jul hierdie pragtige juweel van 'n plek met ons gedeel het."
- Sonja van Zyl
"Goeie dag, Ons het vreeslik lekker gekuier. Die badkamers is besonders netjies en skoon en water is altyd warm. Die personeel is altyd vriendelik en hulle lyk gelukkig met hulle werk. Ons sal die oord definitief aanbeveel by vriende en gou weer kom kuier."
- Anel de Klerk
"Dit was heerlik en jammer dat ons nie julle bar en ander geriewe gebruik het nie, ons het daar gekom om net te rus van ons baie hectic lewe. Baie dankie vir alles."
- Rolf