Owlhouse Backpackers – Family-Friendly Camping & Nature Retreat

Owlhouse Backpackers offers family-friendly camping and scenic spots in Eastern Cape, South Africa.

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Owlhouse Backpackers

South Africa - Eastern Cape

About Owlhouse Backpackers Camping

Owlhouse Backpackers is a serene camping site in South Africa, set among natural surroundings. Visitors can partake in birdwatching, hiking, and campfire gatherings. Amenities include clean bathrooms, picnic spots, and open camping areas. Close by, you can explore Jakob’s Donkey Cart Tours, Kitching Fossil Centre Tours. It is suitable for travelers who appreciate nature, peace, and comfortable outdoor stays.

Contact Info

Contact Person: Katrin & Ian
Telephone Number: +27 (0)49 841-1642
Fax Number: +27 (0)86 683-6785
Email address: backpackers@owlhouse.info
Language: English, Afrikaans, German, Swiss, French, Dutch
Office Hours: 07h00-23h00
Website: http://www.owlhouse.info

Accommodation

Camping Allowed: Caravan & tents
Caravan Allowed: Yes
Caravan Requirements: Standard caravan
Ground Cover: Grass and ground
People per Site: Open
Power points: Standard Power Point
Self Catering: Yes
Shade: A few sites have shade
Sites Available: 6
Tents Allowed: Yes
BnB: Yes

Facilities

Braai Grill: Yes
Cellphone reception: Yes (all services)
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Fridge: Yes
Shop: Wine, beer, meat and wood for sale
Washing up: Yes

Directions and Road Condition

Access Road: Gravel road
Closest Town: Nieu-Bethesda
Distance to Town: 0 km
GPS - Office: S 31.867623 E 24.554240
Trailer Required: Standard trailer
Vehicle: Sedan

Ablution

Has Bath: Yes
Showers: Hot showers
Toilets: Flush Toilets

Activities

Bird Watching: Yes
Fishing: Dam
Hiking: Yes
Horse riding: Yes
Mountain Biking: Gravel roads and jeeptracks
Nature Drives: Yes
Other Activities: Fossil excursions
Rock Art: Yes
Swimming: River and pools and a dam

Comments, Rules and Notes

Comments: Campers use the shady garden of the main building and have access to the communal facilities there.
Additional Comments: Backpackers campsite in town
Special rules: Be considerate of others regarding radios and loud music
Other: Restaurant and craft shop

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

Jakob’s Donkey Cart Tours

tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

⭐ 4,8 (5 reviews)
Less than 1 km from camp

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Kitching Fossil Centre Tours

museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

⭐ 4,7 (3 reviews)
Less than 1 km from camp

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Nieu-Bethesda Camino

tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

⭐ 4,9 (26 reviews)
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Ganora Guestfarm, Camping & Excursions

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⭐ 4,8 (204 reviews)
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Stonefolk of Ongeluksloot

tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

⭐ 4,7 (22 reviews)
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Bergplaas Nature Reserve

tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

⭐ 4,6 (17 reviews)
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De Rust Game Farm

tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

⭐ 5 (1 reviews)
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Camdeboo Game viewing

tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

⭐ 4,5 (10 reviews)
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SANPARKS Bird Hide

tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

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Andries Pretorius Monument Graaff-Reinet

tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

⭐ 4,3 (11 reviews)
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Camdeboo National Park

tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

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Magazine Hill, Graaff-Reinet

tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

⭐ 1,5 (2 reviews)
42,0 km from camp

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Groot Kerk - Dutch Reformed Church (Graaff-Reinet)

tourist attraction, church, place of worship, point of interest, establishment

⭐ 4,6 (175 reviews)
42,5 km from camp

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Urquhart House

museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

⭐ 4,5 (8 reviews)
42,6 km from camp

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Karoo Kurios

tourist attraction, point of interest, store, establishment

⭐ 5 (9 reviews)
42,6 km from camp

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HESTER RUPERT ART MUSEUM

tourist attraction, museum, point of interest, establishment

⭐ 4,3 (29 reviews)
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Old Residency

museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

⭐ 4,8 (4 reviews)
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Gem Safaris

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Owlhouse Backpackers – Family-Friendly Camping & Nature Retreat