| Balie’s Gat Op-die-Berg, Koue Bokkeveld | 9.5/10 | Remote Silence Tier | Jan 2026 No electricity, no signal. Dramatic single-track pass limits visitors. Jan 2026 reviewer: “perfect destination for a reset.” Dec 2025: “quiet and peaceful, completely immersed.” Baliekamp 1 & 2 share a boundary — could be noisy if full group books both. |
Overview
Balie’s Gat Camp & Accommodation – Gateway to Baviaanskloof
Private campsites | Private ablutions | No cell signal | Rock pools | Exceptional night skies
Balie’s Gat is a working farm retreat in the Baliesgat Valley near Op-die-Berg in the Southern Cederberg. The property is surrounded by mountains and rock formations and is accessed via a remote farm road. The campsite is specifically marketed around peace, nature, stargazing and getting away from everyday noise.
Balie’s Gat Camp & Accommodation Facilities
Terrain : Remote mountain valley surrounded by dramatic rock formations and fynbos
Power : No electricity at campsites
Water : Hot water showers:
Ablutions: Private ablution for each campsite
Site: Green lawns, mountain valley, stream and rock pools
Road : High-clearance vehicle recommended
⚠ Balie’s Gat Camp & Accommodation Need To Know
Before embarking on your trip, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with the guidelines set in place to ensure a successful journey.
• We can only be reached with a high-ground clearance vehicle.
• When making use of any sort of Trailer or Off-Road Caravan a 4×4 vehicle is essential.
• No electricity and no cell phone reception.
• We do not allow any day visitors.
• We require you to please take your garbage with you on departure.
• Bring cash for your purchasers of wood, ice, beverages, homemade preservatives and many more.
• Right of admission is reserved.
• Only pre arranged and agreed dogs allowed.
• We only allow small dogs to smaller medium size dogs at our main campsite and private campsites.
• No dogs at our our self catering units (Wooden Cabins and Secluded Tents)
• We offer a transfer service for guest that book one of our self catering units from the top of the mountain into the valley to your accommodation.
• At our self catering units no electrical appliances is allowed.
Please remember to bring the following for your stay at the private campsites:
– Your own camping gear
– Gazebo for extra shade
– Ground net (not a ground sheet)
– Cast Iron for “potjie kos”
– Braai grid and stand
– Toilet Paper
– Black Bags
– Binoculars
– Insect repellent
📍Balie’s Gat Camp & Accommodation Location
Google Maps: GPS Co-Ordinates
32°46’36” S, 19°14’32” E
Region: Ceres, Op-die-Berg and the Southern Cederberg region
Distance: Distance: Approximately 220 km from Cape Town
Access: High-clearance vehicle recommended
Book Camping Balie’s Gat Camp & Accommodation
Tel: +27 (0)83 346 3994
Website: https://www.baliesgat.co.za/