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    Kam'Bati River Resort

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    Jubileeskraal, Swellendam 6740, South Africa
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    Guests 1 room, 2 adults, 0 childrenGuests 12
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    4,0 41 reviews
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    • Very good27%
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    • Poor7%
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    Jubileeskraal, Swellendam 6740 South Africa See on map
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    Breakfast Available
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    2.5 Star accommodation
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Wonderful staff!!!

    What was missing or shorfall in the house the staff more than made up for!! Very helpful and supportive went out of their way to ensure comfort , extremely friendly. Accommodation a bit pricey for a family breakaway maybe better rates for SA Citizens? Dankie...More

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Weekend family getaway

    Lovely old farmhouse, with plenty of space.The two fireplaces were great on the chilly nights.Directions were clear enough.Cellphone reception is limited, but that wasn't a bad thing.Kitchen was well equipped.

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    Response from E1003LRinfo, Owner at Kam'Bati River ResortResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thank you for the nice review.We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you back soon.

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Long weekend camp

    Was a great weekend. Weather was perfect and fishing was good. Would maybe recommend that you guys put some black bass in the new dam for the spinning guys. We will see you soon again ang thank you for a great weekend.

    Thank lekkerplekke
    Response from E1003LRinfo, Owner at Kam'Bati River ResortResponded 3 weeks ago

    Awesome thank you for the nice review. Will add the Black Bass soon. Hope to see you back soon.

    Reviewed 13 August 2018
    Relaxing weekend getaway

    We stayed in cabin 1 which is on a little pond. The cabin is well turned out and has everything you need. It was quite chilly but there is an electric blanket on the bed and a wall panel heater which helped. We had an...More

    Thank Kate N
    Response from E1003LRinfo, Owner at Kam'Bati River ResortResponded 14 August 2018

    Thank you for the nice review. We will look at the noisy bed:-)

    Reviewed 23 July 2018 via mobile
    Jewel close to Cape Town

    What a feast for any child... we enjoyed the stay, nice and clean facilities and lots to do. We can recommend this resort to anyone that enjoy the outdoors. We will be back soon. The campsites are just as beautiful on the river..well done team...More

    Thank Oscar S
    Response from E1003LRinfo, Owner at Kam'Bati River ResortResponded 24 July 2018

    Thank you Oscar! Glad you enjoyed your stay at Kam'bati River Resort. We hope to see you back soon. Thank you for the very nice photos.

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    Kam’Bati is situated on an Overberg farm called Jubileeskraal, that is approximately 20km west of Swellendam. The Sonderendriver and Breede River meets on the property that is owned and managed by the …More Badenhorst Family. Jubileeskraal is a working farm where production of Barley, Weat, Canola and Corn takes place. Kam’Bati River Resort offers Grassed Campsites with electricity and clean ablutions, Self-Catering Cabins and luxury Africamp Tents. The resort is very safe, clean and child friendly. The perfect place to spend your next holiday or breakaway weekend! The Self-Catering Cabins cater for couples in our romantic 2 sleeper units, but also for families in our 4 sleeper 2 bedroom units. The cabins are situated on the edge of a beautiful dam which is a stone throw to the majestic breede river. AfriCamps Forest opened it’s doors in August 2016. Five luxury Glamping tents have been built in a beautiful and quiet patch of forest close to the river. Less
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    Pool
    Free Parking
    Bar/Lounge
    Air Conditioning
    Breakfast Available
    Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
    Conference Facilities
    Microwave
    Outdoor pool
    Refrigerator in room
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    Room types
    Suites, Kitchenette, Family Rooms
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    Room types
    Suites, Kitchenette, Family Rooms
    Number of rooms
    12
    Price range
    US$67 - US$112 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Location
    South Africa > Western Cape > Overberg District > Swellendam
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    Awards & Recognition
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    Certificate of Excellence
    Room types
    Suites, Kitchenette, Family Rooms
    Number of rooms
    12
    Price range
    US$67 - US$112 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Location
    South Africa > Western Cape > Overberg District > Swellendam
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    Jubileeskraal, Swellendam 6740 South Africa
    Getting there
    Cape Town Intl Airport156 km
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    Questions & Answers
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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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    FelicityC158
    20 November 2016|
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    Response from E1003LRinfo | Property representative |
    No they are not pet friendly.
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    "Try to stay over out of season when it is very quiet in the resort."
    919bennettb
    13 Jul 2017
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    "They all good"
    P7507OCcharlesb
    19 Oct 2015
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    "I suppose it gets very busy over the summer period but I liked it best in the Winter/Spring - very quiet..."
    Annika32097
    23 Sep 2015
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