Looking for Oom Benna’s Camping? Oom Benna’s Self-Catering is located on a working sheep farm less than 1km from the R27 between Kenhardt and Brandvlei, 15km south of Brandvlei. The campsite is ideal for traveling persons and groups, or anyone that seeks to escape the noise of the city. For tent campers wanting Boesmanland farm camping with hot showers and zero electricity, Oom Benna’s delivers an 8/10 quiet factor.

The setup at Oom Benna’s: Small resort with less than 20 sites. Large stand size. No electricity supply. Each site has a braai. Communal water taps. Refuse bins are provided. For campers, there are shower facilities, a small sitting room and scullery for dishes. A second option for the campers is a separate room with 3 bunkbeds. No bedding supplied for this option.

What makes Oom Benna’s different? This well equipped self-catering farmhouse and private campsite is a good stopover for those heading to either Namibia, Kgalagadi or Botswana. The location offers clean air, ideal conditions for stargazing on a clear evening, and bird watching opportunities. Brandvlei is situated in the Karoo region of the Northern Cape, located in Bushmanland, also known as the Thirst Land. The region contains very little vegetation, primarily low shrubs and yellow grass among a rocky desert landscape.

Facilities at Oom Benna’s: No power – an off-grid campsite. Communal ablution facilities with hot water, shower, basin and flushing toilets. Scullery for washing dishes. On site shop selling essentials. Swimming pool. Bird watching, hiking trails, mountain biking permitted. Bring your own gear. Pet friendly by prior arrangement. No cell signal. No WiFi hotspot. Malaria-free area.

Access to Oom Benna’s: Less than 1km from the R27 between Kenhardt and Brandvlei. 15km south of Brandvlei. 600km from Cape Town. Tar road to within 1km. Places to eat and takeaways in Brandvlei 15kms. Supermarket, fuel, ATM in Brandvlei.

Why Oom Benna’s Is This Quiet

Oom Benna’s sits on Rietkolk Plaas in Bushmanland, 15km from Brandvlei and less than 1km off the R27. No electricity = no generators. No cell signal = no phones. Small resort with less than 20 large stands. You’re surrounded by rocky desert with low shrubs and yellow grass. The farm offers clean air and ideal stargazing. Only noise is wind and the occasional sheep. Perfect stopover to get used to the quiet and beauty on your first night, or savour your last night before returning to city life.