Breede Escape River Camp, canoeing and hiking at Bontebok National Park

The Breede Escape River Camp is nestled on a working farm in the heart of the Breede River Valley, perfectly positioned near the charming country towns of Bonnievale, Swellendam, Robertson, and Montagu. The surrounding area invites you to enjoy scenic drives and a wide variety of activities. As you wander through the farm, you’ll be greeted by friendly Jersey cows and discover fields where vegetable seeds are carefully cultivated.
Join us at Breede Escape River Camp near Bonnievale for a countryside getaway. Take time to slow down, reconnect with nature, and appreciate life in a relaxed and safe setting.

Basic agenda:

Friday 20 February 2025:
The gates at Breede Escape River Camp open at 14:00. Choose your camping spot on the lush grass beneath the trees along the banks of the Breede River. Once you’ve set up camp, take time to explore the braai lapa and wander through the surrounding area. As evening approaches, we will gather around the campfire, and enjoy a sociable braai under the stars.

Saturday 21 February 2025:
We will depart from Breede Escape River Campsite and travel along the old Swellendam road to Bontebok National Park. At the entrance office, we’ll pay the fee before continuing to Die Stroom picnic area beside the river. The Bushbuck Trail begins and ends here. This out-and-back trail follows the Breede River through dense sweetthorn thickets, with a viewing deck offering a perfect spot to pause for a coffee break. Along the way, it merges with the Acacia Trail to form a loop, eventually reconnecting with the path we started on.
Once back at Die Stroom, we’ll enjoy a refreshing swim in the Breede River before setting off on a self-drive game drive through Bontebok National Park. Along the way, you can expect to encounter bontebok, grey rhebuck, and red hartebeest, as well as smaller mammals and an impressive variety of birdlife.
Our game drive will conclude the visit to Bontebok National Park before we return to Breede Escape River Camp. Back at the campsite, the fun continues with swimming and canoeing on the river, followed by gathering around the campfire for another sociable braai under the evening sky.

Sunday 22 February 2026:
We’ll set out on the gentle 5 km Toktokkie Trail, winding toward a koppie that overlooks the campsite. A last refreshing swim in the Breede River will offer the perfect farewell to our weekend before packing up and journey home, carrying with us the joy of shared moments.

At the campsite:
You will have use of a kitchen work space with washing up facility and a microwave, electrical kettle, induction plate and freezer. Please bring all other equipment of your own like, crockery, cutlery and glasses.
There are sunny and shaded camping sites available with ten electrical supply boxes. Spacious thatched roof area with indoor braai, some tables and chairs and indoor braai. Private jetty with two double kayaks. Private campfire spot on the bank. DSTV at the indoor braai.

Fee to join this camping and hiking event:
Total cost is R520 per person for the weekend and excludes transport, fuel, food and entrance fee to Bontebok National Park.
South African Citizens and Residents without a wildcard pay R61 to enter the Bontebok National Park. International (non-South African) Citizens pay R206 for an entrance fee.
Please add an additional R50 when paying via SWIFT.

Name of Acc: Boland Adventures
Capitec Savings account nr: 173 138 2780
Branch code: 470010
Reference: Your name, and Escape as reference.
Please notify Elaine by emailing her at bormanelaine@gmail.com if you are interested to attend this event.
Please inform Marius or Elaine of any medical conditions before the event.

Equipment to bring:
Camping gear, day backpack, hiking sticks, warm clothes, own food for 3 days, hiking gear, torches, headlamps, mattress, cooking utensils. Camping chairs, own drinking water, cooling facilities like cooler boxes, rechargeable equipment, braai grids.
Bring your own drinking water, cooling facilities like cooler boxes, rechargeable equipment, braai grids, own cutlery and glasses

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY:
When attending this hike you indicate that you have read and accept our Indemnity as below.
The participant understands that adventure activities (including but not limited to hiking, climbing, camping, water sports, and outdoor excursions) carry inherent risks of injury, illness, or property damage. The Participant voluntarily chooses to participate, fully aware of these risks. The participant waives and releases the organizer from liability for ordinary negligence relating to the inherent risks of adventure activities. The participant agrees to follow all safety instructions, rules, and directions given by the organizer. Misbehavior, including reckless conduct, substance abuse, or harassment, may result in removal from the event without refund. The participant confirms they are physically fit and have disclosed any relevant medical conditions. The organizer may require medical clearance for certain activities. The participant acknowledges that personal accident or medical insurance is their own responsibility. The participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the organizer against any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
the participant’s own misconduct, negligence, or breach of rules, damage caused to property or injury to other participants due to the participant’s actions.