Prince Albert

Gamkaskloof  "The Hell" (Cape Nature Conservation)

 

Tel: 021 659-3500.

 

www.capenature.org.za

The remote and isolated Gamkaskloof valley in the Little Karoo was first inhabited by farmers in 1830 and was only accessible by foot until 1962 when a road was finally built.  The valley is of ecological, archaelogical and cultural-historical importance and is managed as part of the Swartberg Nature Reserve.

Please take the following into consideration when planning a trip to “Die Hel” :  The kloof is only accessible via 4x4 or high clearance vehicle.  No caravans can be taken into the valley.  There is no place to refuel in or along the way to The Hell.  No Pets, fireworks or firearms are allowed.  Fishing is allowed if you have a valid permit which can be obtained at the reserve office at Ou Plaas.  There is a 3 hour (6 km) interpretive hike and swimming and canoeing in the river are also allowed.  No fauna or flora may be damaged, removed or disturbed in any way.  Solar panels provide lighting in all houses and bush shelter but there are no plug points available.

7 of the original valley cottages have been restored and are run as self-catering houses, with fridges, stoves and hot water. They vary in size, sleeping between four and seven people each. Cutlery and utensils are provided, but you need to bring your own food, towels and toiletries.  

UNIT	CAPACITY	MID-WEEK	WEEK-ENDS & HOLIDAYS	PEAK SEASON DEC-JAN & MAR-APR
Bush Shelter	Max 18	R80 pppd	R90 pppn	R90 pppn
Camping Site	1-6 per site	R130 per site	R130 per site	R130 per site
Koot Kordier House	Max 6	R100 pppn	R110 pppn	R660 per unit
Schoolmasters House	Max 4	R120 pppn	R140 pppn	R560 per unit
Freek & Martha’s House	Max 4	R120 pppn	R140 pppn	R560 per unit
Piet & Bellie’s House	Max 3	R120 pppn	R140 pppn	R420 per unit
Snyman House	Max 6	R120 pppn	R140 pppn	R840 per unit
Sankie Marais House	Max 8	R120 pppn	R140 pppn	R1120 per unit

 

Gamkaskloof:  Annetjie Joubert Tel:   023 5411107    or     023 5411737 www.gamkaskloof.com / www.diehel.com 2 Farmhouses - sleeps 6 to 18 people. Fully equipped with towels - just bring your own food. Oupa Piet Mostert se Huis: R130 pppd (or R150 pppd for only 2 people). House has solar heating. (Sleeps 9 people). 1 Bathroom in house - Additional Hot showers available in campsite Pietie & Hester Swanepoel se Huis: R130 pppd (or R150 pppd for only 2 people) (Sleeps 8 people). Lamps and candles provided. CAMPING:   ·    7  caravans fully equipped (max. 4 persons per caravan) R60 pppd ·    Camping site available: R100 per site (maximum 6 people) hot water

 

·    Use of 2 tents

 

·    Farm stall with basic foods available

 

·    Breakfast and dinner available at Restaurant - booking essential

 

·    Picnic baskets R30 per person

 

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