You are now on a working farm. It is not uncommon to encounter snakes and other wildlife. Please beware that they can harm you if they feel threatened.

In case of emergency, view our list of emergency contacts.

Snake precautions

Immediately seek medical advice if you are bitten by a snake. Not all snake bites are venomous, but a venomous bite can be fatal.

DO NOT provoke a snake. Snakes are shy and will not approach you unless provoked.

If you encounter a snake inside the tent, make sure all guests leave the tent immediately. If possible, close the tent panels and contact your host immediately. A snake handler will be contacted to safely remove the snake.

Bee stings

If you are allergic to bees or experience any of the following symptoms, visit the nearest hospital immediately.

• Feeling of uneasiness, tingling sensations, and dizziness
• Generalised itching
• Swelling of the lips and tongue
• Wheezing and difficulty breathing
• Collapse and loss of consciousness

Please familiarise yourself with the below precautions to prevent baboons from accessing the tents.

1. DO NOT FEED THE BABOONS. Do not leave any food, packaging, or bags outside or inside the tents as this will attract the baboons and encourage them to return to the camp and tents.
2. Please place food in the cupboards before leaving your tent.
3. Close bathroom windows and all canvas panels when leaving your tent.
4. Please do not leave garbage bags outside.

If you have any questions or concerns, or if baboons managed to access your tent, please contact reception.

Please be aware of ticks on the property. We suggest that you spray all your packed clothing, socks and shoes with a tick repellant (such as Bayticol). Symptoms of tick-bite fever include flu-like symptoms approximately 14 days after tick exposure. Please consult a doctor if this occurs.

Springbok, zebra, blesbok, rooi hartebeest, wildebeest, eland, and dorper sheep can be sighted on the property and can be a danger to guests if they feel threatened. Please do not feed any animals on the property.

Do not pick up any tortoises, baby animals, reptiles, eggs, etc.

In case of emergency, view our list of emergency contacts.

A first aid kit is available at reception. In case of an emergency after hours, please contact your host.

Please leave rubbish in your bin inside the tent. Our staff team will come and collect rubbish from inside each tent when braais and decks are cleaned.

Kindly note that all AfriCamps' toilets work with a septic tank system and therefore, cannot handle anything other than natural waste. Please dispose of sanitary products, nappies, wet wipes, and earbuds in the bins provided in each bathroom. Thank you for your cooperation in this regard.

If you notice any strong odours coming from the septic system, please call reception.

Water is sourced from a borehole. The water then flows through a reverse osmosis plant and into a reservoir from where it is pumped to the tents. Guests are encouraged to bring bottled water for consumption.

In the unlikely event that there is no water supply in your tent it is possible that a pipe has burst, or a pipe/water filter is blocked. Please let us know immediately if this is the case, so we can rectify the problem in the shortest time possible. The same applies to power failures.

In order to mitigate the effects of load shedding on our guests, we’ve installed battery power backups in each tent at AfriCamps at Karoo 1 for your convenience. These backups ensure uninterrupted lighting and warm water during load shedding periods. Please note that wall plugs won’t be operational during power outages.

We advise using the EskomSePush App for the latest load shedding schedule. This can be downloaded from the App Store.

AfriCamps at Karoo 1 is located in the Breede Valley district. Search for De Doorns (4), Western Cape to stay up to date with scheduled outages during your trip.

Kindly drive slowly through the camp. The speed limit is 20 km/h.

According to South African regulations, drones may not be flown within 50 metres of people or private property without permission from the property owner. Prior arrangements need to be made with the camp owners, subject to approval.

No music or excessive noise is allowed at any of our camps unless you have booked the entire property to host a function. Please consider your fellow guests and quiet down completely at 22h00. This is a guest farm where the enjoyment of nature and tranquility is our first priority. Please notify us if fellow guests are not adhering to our no-noise policy.

Only make fires in the designated areas and practice extreme caution. Please ensure that braai fires are put out before leaving the area. Please do not throw cigarettes and matches on the ground – apart from littering, this can start a raging fire in the heat of summer. No fireworks or flares are allowed.

Children must be supervised by adults on our property. There is a rocky terrain and a natural rock pool on the farm. Please stay clear of dangerous farm equipment.

If you would like to request an additional daily cleaning service during your stay, please visit the 'Extra Services Offered' page.

A complimentary cleaning service is included for four-night stays or more.

Please remember that all AfriCamps units and locations are self-catering. That means we expect a few things from guests before check-out. Please note, a cleaning fee of R250 may be charged if the tents are left in improper condition.

Before you leave:

• Kindly make sure you have washed all the dishes that you used.
• Please place your rubbish in the bin provided.
• If you had to move our furniture around, please make sure all furniture is back where you found it.
• If you used more than one tent, kindly make sure your cutlery and crockery are recovered from other tents.
• There is no need to make the beds.
• Please make sure that you did not accidentally pack any of the tent's contents like towels or kitchenware.
• Please report any accidents or damages to our team.

AfriCamps at Karoo1 is a dog-friendly camp, but prior notice should be given and a fee of R250 per dog per stay will apply. Dogs should be well-behaved and well socialised. One dog is allowed per tent. Please bring your own beds, water bowls, and any other products you may need (don’t forget the poop bags!).

Please inform us if you are bringing your dog: hello@africamps.com