Garden Route Safari Camp Hotel - Mossel Bay

Tented safari camp in Mossel Bay on the Garden Route

Accommodations

Garden Route Safari Camp offers luxury tents with super king-size beds and outdoor showers, set beside the Matjiespoort River. Each family room includes a separate balcony, garden or mountain views, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. The units provide air-conditioning and a tea and coffee maker, with some featuring two rooms and two bathrooms for larger groups.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves sustainable farm-to-table cuisine made from local produce, with halal, vegan, and gluten-free options available. Breakfast includes local specialties and fresh pastries, while dinner offers a three-course set menu with wine. Guests can also enjoy a three-course dinner served in the bush, prepared by staff member Teenage and his wife.

Safari & Activities

Guests can join game drives, walking tours, and horseback safaris that allow close encounters with wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, rhinos, hippos, and lions. The reserve hosts 16 endemic species and offers sundowner drives with gin and tonics, plus early morning safaris to watch the sunrise. Guides like Eon and Siviwe provide detailed knowledge about animal behavior and the rewilding project that restored farmland to original countryside.

Family-Friendly Features

Garden Route Safari Camp provides family-focused accommodations with separate areas for children, including board games and puzzles. The hotel offers a year-round outdoor swimming pool, sun loungers, and a fitness room for all ages. Children can participate in walking safaris and learn about wildlife from guides who tailor explanations for young guests.

Location & Conservation

The camp is located within the Garden Route of the Western Cape, near Botlierskop Private Game Reserve and the Brandwacht Lion Sanctuary. The Matjiespoort River runs through the property, and the surrounding valley offers scenic views of the Outeniqua Mountains. The hotel operates a rewilding project that reintroduces native species to former farmland, with future plans to add buffalo and elephants.

• Safari: Game drives, horseback safaris, and walking tours
• Dining: Sustainable farm-to-table cuisine with halal/vegan options
• Rooms: Luxury tents with super king beds and outdoor showers
• Family: Separate children areas, board games, and family rooms
• Conservation: Rewilding project reintroducing native species
• Location: Near Botlierskop Private Game Reserve and Lion Sanctuary
• Activities: Sundowner drives, sunrise safaris, and bush dinners