We have never camped before but our two boys aged 4 and 7 really wanted to go camping. As we do not have any of the camping gear one usually needs it seemed impossible. I looked around the internet for self catering chalets in the Western cape area and found Wolfkop Nature reserve. Not only do they have chalets but they also have Luxury Tents!! Bingo!

We arrived on Friday afternoon after a leisurly two hour drive from Cape Town and were shown to our tents. Two good quality sleeping tents with blow up matresses,sheets, blankets and bath towels. A kitchen area with two plate gas stove and all neccessary utensils. All this under a free form Bedouin tent. Sun loungers,comfortable camping chairs and electric lamps for night time. The tents are set up on a grassed area next to the Olifants river so no dirt or dust as with so many of these camping areas!

The ablution facilities were very clean and well maintained. There is a fridge, freezer and microwave for use by the... more