Small farm campsite at the western end of Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve. 10 grassed sites with electricity, private/shared ablutions, and no cell signal.
Nico and Alta run the site — known for neat setups and local knowledge.
| Uitspan | Baviaanskloof, near Willowmore, Eastern Cape | 8/10 | Remote Farm / Nature — 10 sites, no cell signal, electricity + ablutions but spread out |
Uitspan sits in a gorgeous setting at the western end of the Baviaanskloof, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Eastern Cape. It’s a small working farm with 10 campsites and well-appointed cottages, run by Nico and Alta. Most sites are grassed and have their own lapa with chairs, table, braai and bins. Some campsites offer private his-and-hers ablutions; others share neat facilities that are cleaned daily, with hand soap and towels provided — “a plus when one keeps forgetting to take one’s own”. All sites have electricity. The farm is peaceful and refreshing, with two hiking trails through rock pools, native trees, and rock formations. Nearby San rock art is preserved in a cave. There’s no cellphone coverage, so be prepared to disconnect. Dogs allowed low season only. Jessie the Jack Russell is a resident stone-chaser. A zip line into the dam and owner-built inventions like the “Garbage Removal Motorbike” add charm. “Highly recommend a stay at Uitspan when in the Baviaanskloof.”
Uitspan – Baviaanskloof
Uitspan – Baviaanskloof Facilities
Terrain: Farm setting with grassed sites, rock pools, native trees, and rock formations. Two trails: Houtkloof trail and Koepel trail past caves/overhangs.
Region: Western end of Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Eastern Cape. GPS: 33.51611°S, 23.70424°E.
Distance: ∼2-3 hours’ drive to Plettenberg Bay/coast. Access: Gravel roads through Baviaanskloof. Not listed as 4×4-only. Small farm, 11-25 pitches.
Type: Farm campsite with cottages.
Ablutions: Some sites have private his-and-hers ablutions; others share. “All the sites are lovely… some have their own private ablutions and some shared. The ablutions are neat and are cleaned daily. Hand soap and a hand towel are provided”.
Power: “All have electricity”.
Site Setup: Most have a lapa with chairs and table, braai and bins. 10 sites total.
Water: Tap water available at ablutions. Extras: Well-appointed cottages, zip line into dam, two hiking trails.
Pets: “Dogs allowed low season only” / “No dogs allowed”.
⚠ Uitspan – Baviaanskloof Need To Know
Connectivity: No cell signal — “There is no cellphone coverage up there, so be prepared”.
Atmosphere: More developed than Rooihoek — electricity, private ablutions, lapas, cottages, and daily cleaning mean less “wild” isolation.
Pets: No dogs in high season.
Hosts: Nico and Alta are “friendly and helpful… very informative about the area”.
Wildlife: Resident Jack Russell Jessie; San rock art and hiking nearby.
📍Uitspan – Baviaanskloof Location
GPS Location: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-33.51611,23.70424
Terrain: Farm setting with grassed sites, rock pools, native trees, and rock formations.
Two trails: Houtkloof trail and Koepel trail past caves/overhangs.
Region: Western end of Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Eastern Cape. GPS: 33.51611°S, 23.70424°E.
Distance: ∼2-3 hours’ drive to Plettenberg Bay/coast. Access: Gravel roads through Baviaanskloof. Not listed as 4×4-only.
Small farm, 11-25 pitches.
Type: Farm campsite with cottages.
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Website: Listed on Pitchup.com and Tripadvisor. No dedicated site found.
Address: PO 94, Willowmore, Eastern Cape, South Africa, 6454.
Tel/Email: Not published in results — contact via Pitchup or Tripadvisor listing.
Hosts: Nico and Alta.