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Breathtaking 360 Degree Mountain & Valley Views

Haenertsburg, LP, South Africa #s007644

Ways to spend the night

  • Tent

  • Caravan

  • Van

About this campspace

Woodbush Eco Camping is located on top of the mountains (about 1500m above sea level) with 360 degree views of the surrounding hills and valleys and some spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The camping area is privately owned land and lies amongst the protected Woodbush Granite grasslands of Haenertsburg, South Africa. Our aim is to offer WILD, OFF GRID camping that contributes towards preserving the Woodbush Granite grasslands and the fauna & flora in a self sufficient & eco friendly way with a ‘Leave No Trace’ theme. There are so many adventurous things to do like hiking, mountain biking, fishing, bird watching, photography, sight seeing and so much more. The picturesque village of Haenertsburg is a popular tourist destination and only 5km from Woodbush Eco Camping. There are quaint deli's, gift shops, restaurants and coffee shops to visit. The area surrounding our campsite offers waterfalls, hiking and mountain bike trails, canopy adventures, abseiling, river rafting, 4x4 trails, bird watching, fishing. Our campsite is best suited for campers that are mostly or completely self-sufficient and looking for back to nature adventure.

Perfect for...

Wild Campers, Off Grid Campers, Boondockers, Adventurers, Nature Lovers, Overlanders, 4x4 Enthusiasts, Hikers, Mountain Bikers, Fisherman, Bird Watchers, Nature Photographers.

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Your host

Christine Go to map

Amenities

  • Drinking water

  • Firewood available

  • Toilet

  • Pets allowed

  • Playground for children

  • Parking on site

About this campspace

Woodbush Eco Camping is located on top of the mountains (about 1500m above sea level) with 360 degree views of the surrounding hills and valleys and some spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The camping area is privately owned land and lies amongst the protected Woodbush Granite grasslands of Haenertsburg, South Africa. Our aim is to offer WILD, OFF GRID camping that contributes towards preserving the Woodbush Granite grasslands and the fauna & flora in a self sufficient & eco friendly way with a ‘Leave No Trace’ theme. There are so many adventurous things to do like hiking, mountain biking, fishing, bird watching, photography, sight seeing and so much more. The picturesque village of Haenertsburg is a popular tourist destination and only 5km from Woodbush Eco Camping. There are quaint deli's, gift shops, restaurants and coffee shops to visit. The area surrounding our campsite offers waterfalls, hiking and mountain bike trails, canopy adventures, abseiling, river rafting, 4x4 trails, bird watching, fishing. Our campsite is best suited for campers that are mostly or completely self-sufficient and looking for back to nature adventure.

Food and drink

  • Drinking water

    Fresh Water is available in JoJo tanks

Comfort & Fun

  • Firewood available

    Bags of Firewood and kindling are available for sale at the campsite

Sanitation

  • Toilet

    Separate Eco-friendly compost (non flush) toilets available, one for men and one for ladies

Pet-friendly

  • Pets allowed

    1 Dog allowed per campsite

Family-friendly

  • Playground for children

    There are plenty of trails around the campground where you can take your children for walks or bike rides, show them the beauty of nature and spend hours looking for birds, bugs & butterflies.

Parking

  • Parking on site

    Vehicles are parked on your campsite

Views

  • Sunrise view

  • Sunset view

  • Forest view

    Below Woodbush Eco Camping, down in the valley you can take a walk through The Black Forest, great spots for birdwatchers.
  • Lake view

    There is a small lake at the bottom of the valley next to The Black Forest.
  • Hill view

  • Mountain view

    From Woodbush Eco Camping you can see the Iron Crown Peak (2 126m/6 975ft a.s.l.) There's a trail leading to the summit.
  • Field view

    Woodbush Eco Camping is surrounded by the beautiful and protected Woodbush Granite grasslands of Haenertsburg.

Available pitch types

Select check-in and check-out dates to see available pitches.

Off-Grid Campsite (no power)

Bring your own
  • Tent

  • Caravan

  • Van

Calling Wild Campers! Our Off-Grid campsites have limited facilities and you will need to be mostly self sufficient. If you are looking for adventure and a back to nature experience then Woodbush Eco Camping will not disappoint. Adventure awaits...

from € 15.60 per night
Max. people
6 persons
Pitches
5 pitches
100m2

Off-grid campsite (no power)

  • Tent

    With your Tent

  • Caravan

    With your Caravan

  • Van

    With your Van

Calling Wild Campers! Our Off-Grid campsites have limited facilities and you will need to be mostly self sufficient. If you are looking for adventure and a back to nature experience then Woodbush Eco Camping will not disappoint. Adventure awaits...

Check-in between: 11:00 am–To be agreed

Check-out between: To be agreed–10:00 am

Can guests place their tent/van wherever they wish? no

Min. number of nights: 1

Child price applies from this age: 0

Child price applies to this age: 13

Min. number of days that can be booked in advance: 2

Size per pitch: 100m2

Surface

  • Other, namely
    Cleared level ground

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

1. NUMBER 1 RULE: “LEAVE NO TRACE”
2. No animals / insects / lizards / birds / plants / artifacts on Woodbush Eco Camping campgrounds and the surrounding area are allowed to be removed from their natural habitat - Rather take photos :-)
3. Please do not feed or disturb the natural wildlife.
4. This is an Eco Campground so please keep your carbon footprint as small as possible, do not litter - use the recycling bins provided.
5. No open fires or fires made directly on the grass, fires must be contained or they can cause wildfires.
6. Campsites are available from 11am on the day of arrival, check-out time is 10am on the day of your departure however we are flexible if there are no other bookings for your campsite.
7. Please don't touch or break anyone else's stuff.
8. No loud noise or music.
9. No weapons allowed.
10. Teenage campers must have at least 1 adult with them & small children must always be supervised by an adult.
11. Please don't walk directly through other camper’s campsites.
12. 1 dog allowed per campsite. Guide dogs always welcome.
13. Honor the leash law. Please keep your dog on a leash and do not allow your dog to wander on its own around the property especially if there are other campers or dogs nearby.
14. Please bring doggie bags, you are responsible for cleaning up their poop - Leave No Trace.
15. Bicycles and mountain bikes are welcome.
16. Just be respectful of others and HAVE FUN :-)

Pets allowed: yes
1 Dog allowed per campsite

Max. people
6 persons
Pitches
5 pitches
100m2

Semi Off-grid Campsite (no power)

Bring your own
  • Tent

  • Caravan

  • Van

A truly Wild Camping Experience! Limited facilities: no electricity, water in JoJo tanks, 2 eco compost toilets, 1 outdoor shower heated by a donkey boiler. You need to be partially self sufficient. Best for overlanders, 4x4's, rooftop tents, ground tents & off road caravans.

from € 18.50 per night
Max. people
6 persons
Pitches
5 pitches
100m2

Semi off-grid campsite (no power)

  • Tent

    With your Tent

  • Caravan

    With your Caravan

  • Van

    With your Van

A truly Wild Camping Experience! Limited facilities: no electricity, water in JoJo tanks, 2 eco compost toilets, 1 outdoor shower heated by a donkey boiler. You need to be partially self sufficient. Best for overlanders, 4x4's, rooftop tents, ground tents & off road caravans.

Check-in between: 11:00 am–To be agreed

Check-out between: To be agreed–10:00 am

Can guests place their tent/van wherever they wish? no

Min. number of nights: 1

Child price applies from this age: 13

Child price applies to this age: 18

Min. number of days that can be booked in advance: 1

Size per pitch: 100m2

Sanitation

  • Hot shower
    A covered outdoor shower, water is heated by a donkey boiler (wood fire)

  • Cold shower
    A covered outdoor shower, water supplied by a JoJo tank

Surface

  • Other, namely
    Cleared level ground

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

1. NUMBER 1 RULE: “LEAVE NO TRACE”
2. No animals / insects / lizards / birds / plants / artifacts on Woodbush Eco Camping campgrounds and the surrounding area are allowed to be removed from their natural habitat - Rather take photos :-)
3. Please do not feed or disturb the natural wildlife.
4. This is an Eco Campground so please keep your carbon footprint as small as possible, do not litter - use the recycling bins provided.
5. No open fires or fires made directly on the grass, fires must be contained or they can cause wildfires.
6. Campsites are available from 11am on the day of arrival, check-out time is 10am on the day of your departure however we are flexible if there are no other bookings for your campsite.
7. Please don't touch or break anyone else's stuff.
8. No loud noise or music.
9. No weapons allowed.
10. Teenage campers must have at least 1 adult with them & small children must always be supervised by an adult.
11. Please don't walk directly through other camper’s campsites.
12. 1 dog allowed per campsite. Guide dogs always welcome.
13. Honor the leash law. Please keep your dog on a leash and do not allow your dog to wander on its own around the property especially if there are other campers or dogs nearby.
14. Please bring doggie bags, you are responsible for cleaning up their poop - Leave No Trace.
15. Bicycles and mountain bikes are welcome.
16. Just be respectful of others and HAVE FUN :-)

Pets allowed: yes
1 Dog allowed per campsite

Max. people
6 persons
Pitches
5 pitches
100m2

Your host, Christine

Hi, I'm Christine and I started Woodbush Eco Camping with my mom, Bev. Woodbush Eco Camping is privately owned property, located on top of a mountain, with breathtaking views of the hills and valleys all around. We offer Off-grid, Semi off-grid Wild camping amongst the Woodbush Granite grasslands of Haenertsburg in the beautiful Limpopo Province of South Africa. Our aim is to offer camping that contributes towards preserving the endangered Woodbush Granite grasslands and the beautiful fauna & flora in a self sufficient & eco friendly way.

Tips

  • Hiking, Mountain Biking, 4x4, Fishing, Bird Watching, Adventure Activities are available in and around the area

  • The sunrises and sunsets at Woodbush Eco Camping are spectacular! No filter required.

  • Stock up on general groceries at the Tanktrap Foodzone or T-Mart in Haenertsburg

  • Zwakala Brewery, Iron Crown Pub & Bistro, Pot 'n Plow ... there are so many to choose from in Haenertsburg

  • Haenertsburg is brimming with scenic restaurants, bistros and coffee shops, try The Eatery on Rissik or Stella's Farm Deli (next to The Pancake House)

Surroundings

At this campspace
  • Birds

  • Forest

  • Hills

What you can find in the area
  • Lake

  • River or stream

  • Mountains

Ways to spend the day
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    Hiking

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    Cycling

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    Wine or beer tasting

At this campspace

  • Birds

    Plenty of birds to spot along the trails, from smaller birds to larger raptors.
  • Forest

    The edges of The Black Forest are located in the valley below our campgrounds.
  • Hills

What you can find in the area

  • Lake

    You can visit Stanford Lake, Ebenezer Dam, Dap Naude Dam all within a few short kilometers from Woodbush Eco Camping.
  • River or stream

    Letaba river, Broederstroom river are closeby
  • Mountains

    Magoebaskloof, Wolkberg, Iron Crown are the main mountain ranges in our area
  • Forest

    The Woodbush Forest is located only a few kilometers away
  • Hills

  • Waterfall

    Debengeni Waterfall is an absolute must see, Serala Birding route will also take you past an ancient Tufa waterfall
  • Wetlands

    On the other side of The Black Forest you will find wetlands
  • Horses or ponies

    In The Company Of Horses offers horse rides
  • Birds

    The Haenertsburg and Magoebaskloof area are full of natural forests and vegetation and a well known Birders paradise

Ways to spend the day

  • Hiking

    5 to 10km of trails to follow around Woodbush Eco Camping
  • Cycling

    5 to 10km of trails to follow around Woodbush Eco Camping
  • Wine or beer tasting

    Zwakala Brewery is an award winning micro brewery nestled in the nearby Magoebaskloof
  • Sightseeing

    The list is endless, get a copy of the latest Mountain Getaways magazine for more info
  • Visiting nearby towns

    Haenertsburg is a quaint popular tourist destination that must be visited
  • Boating

    On the Ebenezer Dam
  • Canoeing or kayaking

    On the Ebenezer Dam
  • Climbing

    Magoebaskloof Adventures on the Georges Valley Road provide these activities
  • Fishing

    The best trout and bass fishing areas in Limpopo Province.
  • Mountaineering

    Magoebaskloof Adventures on the Georges Valley Road provide these activities
  • Off-road vehicles

  • Making a campfire

  • Outdoor cooking

    Make a campfire and braaiing
  • Activities on the farm

    Stargazing, watching sunrises and sunsets, hiking, mountain bike riding, birding, exploring etc.
  • Wildlife observation

    You may spot porcupines, caracul, Bushbuck.

Sustainability

  • Self-grown food

  • Food products from locals in the region

  • Organic cleaning products

  • Water-saving measures

Recycling bins, Eco compost (non-flush toilets), Shower water heated by a donkey boiler, Fresh water available in JoJo tanks.

Additional info

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

1. NUMBER 1 RULE: “LEAVE NO TRACE”
2. No animals / insects / lizards / birds / plants / artifacts on Woodbush Eco Camping campgrounds and the surrounding area are allowed to be removed from their natural habitat - Rather take photos :-)
3. Please do not feed or disturb the natural wildlife.
4. This is an Eco Campground so please keep your carbon footprint as small as possible, do not litter - use the recycling bins provided.
5. No open fires or fires made directly on the grass, fires must be contained or they can cause wildfires.
6. Campsites are available from 11am on the day of arrival, check-out time is 10am on the day of your departure however we are flexible if there are no other bookings for your campsite.
7. Please don't touch or break anyone else's stuff.
8. No loud noise or music.
9. No weapons allowed.
10. Teenage campers must have at least 1 adult with them & small children must always be supervised by an adult.
11. Please don't walk directly through other camper’s campsites.
12. 1 dog allowed per campsite. Guide dogs always welcome.
13. Honor the leash law. Please keep your dog on a leash and do not allow your dog to wander on its own around the property especially if there are other campers or dogs nearby.
14. Please bring doggie bags, you are responsible for cleaning up their poop - Leave No Trace.
15. Bicycles and mountain bikes are welcome.
16. Just be respectful of others and HAVE FUN :-)


1 Dog allowed per campsite

Checking in and out

Check-in between: 11:00 am–To be agreed
Check-out between: To be agreed–10:00 am

Closing periods

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