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    Kam'Bati River Resort

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    Jubileeskraal, Swellendam 6740, South Africa
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    Reviewed 17 March 2018
    Swimming pools and slides

    We stayed in an Africamps safari tent at Kam'Bati. The safari tents are beautiful and very well equipped. (full kitchen, aircon, best shower in South Africa) Really nice surrounding. It was a big surprise they have so many facilities for children. (three swimming pools, lots...More

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    Response from Jaco B, Owner at Kam'Bati River ResortResponded 5 weeks ago

    Thank you very much for sharing your nice epxperience. We are proud to get reviews like these and for that we thank you. Hope to see you back soon.

    Reviewed 12 March 2018
    Diamant guest farm

    2nd time at Diamant and what a pleasure. Great for the whole family, got to spend the Sunday morning at Kambati and I don't know who enjoyed it the most, the kids or us.... Will be back without a doubt.

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    Response from Jaco B, Owner at Kam'Bati River ResortResponded 13 March 2018

    Thanks Jaco. Very nice to have you back on Diamant. Glad ALL the kids enoyed their visit:-) HOpe to see you soon for another visit.

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    Reviewed 25 February 2018 via mobile
    To those seeking a loud party this is the camp for you.

    Camping at Kam'Bati is like being down graded from British Airways to Mango. While the bathrooms were clean and the water was warm you know that if this was a busy weekend it would have been a disaster. In short there is not enough bathrooms...More

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    Response from Jaco B, Owner at Kam'Bati River ResortResponded 27 February 2018

    Good morning. I am sorry if your experience was not up to your expectations for the weekend. We had a 60th bday party in the conference centre. Apologies if the music was a problem for you. Enjoy your day Jaco

    Reviewed 17 February 2018
    Farm house

    Very warm welcome and lovely accommodation, was woken a bit early by the workers on the farm. The water from the taps was brown which was a bit off putting. Breakfast was lovely and we would stay here again.

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    Response from Jaco B, Owner at Kam'Bati River ResortResponded 18 February 2018

    Good afternoon Thank you for the nice feedback. Diamant is a working farm and the boys tend to start a bit early so sorry if they caused invonvenience to you. Hope to see you back soon.

    Reviewed 11 February 2018 via mobile
    Weekend getaway

    We stayed in cabin number 1. Such a cute little place! Had everything we needed. And the river is walking distance from the cabin. There is a little dam on the cabins doorstep. The come and visit in the afternoons which is very sweet. The...More

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    Response from Jaco B, Owner at Kam'Bati River ResortResponded 14 February 2018

    Thank you for the feedback Carla. Glad you enjoyed your stay in Cabin 1. Sorry about the decoder. It was in for repairs and only got back on Sunday evening from Cape Town. Hope to see you back soon. Regards Jaco Badenhorst

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    Bennett B
    30 June 2017|
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    Response from E1003LRinfo | Property representative |
    Yes they have water taps close to the campsites
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    MashieS
    9 March 2017|
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    Response from Nico L | Reviewed this property |
    No. they get there water from the mounten water so there is ample. They also water their lawns with river thus all very green. Gem of a place.
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    20 November 2016|
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    No they are not pet friendly.
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