For years, people have been asking for accommodation at Platbos, and so we are pleased to announce the eco-friendly, "off-grid" Forest Camp. Offering private, tented accommodation, this forest venue sleeps up to 6 guests. However, for larger groups, you are welcome to bring along your own extra tents etc. The Forest Camp is exclusive in that guests enjoy the privilege of having this unique and beautiful forest venue all to themselves.
Immerse yourself in the forest: restore your soul and reconnect with the Earth´s rhythms. In the evenings, sit around the camp fire and listen for the owls and the deep bark of the bush buck. At dawn, awaken to birdsong and the sun´s first rays of pink and gold upon the tree trunks.
FACILITIES
Sleeping Arrangements:- large tipi with double bed
- 2 Tented Units with 2 single beds each
- Kiddies tent situated next to the central fire pit
- Fully equipped with pots, pans, cutlery and crockery
- Gas for cooking
- Please note: no fridge facilities as yet
- Hot water fuelled by the old fashioned Donkey Boiler
- Wash stand & basin for teeth brushing etc.
- Great efforts have been made to make this a cut above the traditional "long drop"!
RATES
For the Forest Venue and the first 6 guests: R700.00 per night
Thereafter: an additional R75.00 per person per night.
The Forest Camp provides cutlery & crockery for 6 guests only; parties of over 6 guests must therefore please bring along their own catering requirements.
Guests staying at the Forest Camp may walk the forest trail free of charge.
LINEN & BEDDING
You have the option of bringing your own bedding, towels etc, or of making use of the Platbos linen & bedding service. The fee for this is an additional, once-off fee of R75.00 per person. Please be sure to arrange for this ahead of time.
PLEASE NOTE
- Candles are provided: please bring along extra flash lights.
- Wood is provided for the "donkey boiler", extra braai wood may be purchased.
- Please bring along your own fire-lighters / blitz.
- While the water at the camp is fine for boiling and using in food preparation, you might like to bring along your own drinking water.
- Please do not use "Doom-type" pesticide sprays etc. but do bring along insect repellent during the summer months for mosquitoes.
- Cell phone receptivity varies in the forest and Vodacom receives better reception.
- The Forest Camp is off-grid: this means no electrical plug points or fridge.
- Platbos is a wilderness area: please treat all aspects of it with the utmost respect.
… take only pictures and leave only footprints …
Platbos grows in an exceptionally beautiful valley
- once you have finished exploring the forest,
discover the Uilkraal Vallei:
- Magnificent mountain views with the environmentally responsible Quad Explore
- A variety of mountain biking and walking trails with Walker Bay Trails
- The award winning wines of the Uilkraal Vallei - Lomond Wines
- Lomond wine tasting and light lunches at Farm 215 Private Nature Reserve
- A peaceful, scheduled retreat at the beautiful Bodhi Khaya
- Be inspired and gain sustainable, practical knowledge at the Koudeberg eco-centre
- Outrides & beach rides with the African Horse Company
- Our neighbours, De Uijlenes and the Uylenvlei-Retreat offer wedding and conference facilities and they also cater for extra large groups.
Activities Beyond the Uilkraal Vallei
(but still in our Neck of the Woods!):
- Dyer Island Cruises
- Commune with the southern right whales from the rocky shoreline of De Kelders
- Visit the Klipgat Cave - home to our collective ancestors over 100 000 years ago
- Enjoy a beach outing at the family-friendly "Stanford´s Cove", De Kelders
- Play putt-putt and have a ride down the super tube at Uilkraals Mond
- Baardskeerdersbos Art Route
- Bread Making workshops with artist Niël Jonker
- Take a drive to Wolvengat and visit the local artists.
- Visit the beautiful town of Elim
- Guided Fynbos Nature Walks with herbalist Mathia Schwegler from Heidehof Private Nature Reserve: 028 3880073
