Campsite Guest Directory

Welcome to our farm and campsite! We’re thrilled to have you here and invite you to enjoy the farm, ride bikes, and explore the beautiful surroundings. The campsite is safe for kids to wander and play freely, while adults can relax knowing everyone is secure in our fenced campsite. We kindly request you to keep the gate closed at all times and ensure dogs are on a leash when leaving the fenced area, as our own dogs also roam the property. Beyond that, feel free to unwind, explore, and make the most of your stay in this stunning valley.

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Address: Winterhoek Rd, Tulbagh, 6820

The campsite is accessible by a car and caravan/camper. No 4x4 required

Check-In

Check-in from 15:00 on day of arrival (earlier check-ins are mostly possible, but please check with us the day before your arrival)

Key Collection

• Follow the signs to the office when arriving at the farm (the office is the small white building straight ahead of you when entering the farm).
• Park at the office parking (keep an eye out for the 'Office Parking' sign). Please DO NOT drive straight up past the office. This road is for farm vehicles only and is not in a good condition.
• Walk around the Bougainvillea plant and follow the footpath to the steps of the office.
• If no-one is available at the office to assist you, please take your keys from the hook for a self check-in. NB! Ensure you take the keys for the correct campsite.
• Follow the "Accommodation & Campsite" signs to your campsite (to your left when facing the office)

Check-Out

Check-out is at 10:00 on day of departure (Please confirm a day before departure whether a later check-out is possible)

- All food and drinks (including drinking water)

- Ice

- Ground sheets (compulsory), gazebo's, umbrellas

- All camping equipment, chairs, cutlery, crockery, bedding, towels, toiletries etc

- Insect repellent

- Potjie

- Firelighters and matches

- Briquettes/ wood (there are also 10 bags of blackwattle and 10 bags of blue gum packed at the campsite which you can purchase at R30 per bag) 

- Swimsuits and sunscreen

- A long lead if you need electricity near your tent (the kitchen has a plug)

- Bicycles and kayaks

- Fishing gear (the farm dam across the tar road by the farm entrance is suitable for swimming and fishing carp, bass and tilapia)

Please bring your own bedding and towels if you are staying in the A-frames at Fish Eagle Campsite.

- Dustbins & refuse bags

- Fridge/ freezer combo

- Gas stove

- Braai grid, stand and potjie stand (bring your own potjie)

- Toiletpaper

We provide the following ONLY FOR THE GLAMPERS STAYING IN THE A-FRAMES AT FISH EAGLE CAMPSITE:

- Cutlery & crockery

- Pots and pans

- Braai casserole

- Grater

- Chopping board

- Dishwashing liquid, cloths, sponge and drying rack

- Salad bowl

- Bottle and can opener

- Braai utensils (please bring your own firelighters and matches)

A R1000 fine applies if any of the following rules are not adhered to:

• NO MUSIC!
• Ground sheets (with breather holes) are compulsory.
• No parties/ day visitors
• No smoking indoors
• No drones
• No firearms
• No motorbikes/ 4-wheelers allowed
• No damaging/ removing any natural surroundings or drawing/ painting on rocks or pathways.
• No fires outside the designated braai pit 

Guests are not permitted to make their own firewood on the farm!

Enough firewood will be packed at your campsite prior to your arrival. The wood can be purchased at R30 per bag which you pay upon check-out via the methods below:

1. Leave cash in the honesty jar in the bathroom.

2. SnapScan: Please scan the QR code in the bathroom or click on the link below. Ref: your first name & wood

Pay via SnapScan

3. Banking details for EFT: Vrolikheid Landgoed (Pty) Ltd, Standard bank, Account no: 083090339, Branch Code: 051001, Ref: your first name & wood

Please send proof of payment to [email protected]

The hot tub is heated using a donkey system.

Light a fire beneath the chimney (wood is already provided) and continue feeding the fire with the large logs found next to the chimney. The tub takes approximately 4–5 hours to heat up.

You may switch on the pool pump to speed up the heating process. Please take extra care when the pump is running, as the water being pumped into the tub will be very hot.

Please remember to switch off the pump at night to avoid draining the solar batteries.

Wood-Fired Hot Tub

Instructions for use:

• Wood is already packed in the stainless-steel drum.
• Light it with a firelighter and matches.
• Replace the stainless-steel lid and ALWAYS KEEP THE LID ON.
• Slide the lid left/right to adjust the airflow for a stronger/slower burning fire.
• LEAVING THE LID COMPLETELY OPEN RESULTS IN EXTREME DAMAGE TO THE PLASTIC OF THE HOT TUB. 
• It takes about 1.5 hours to heat the tub (depending on the outside temperature)
• Every now and then you can lift the lid and add 3 or 4 pieces of wood to the fire in the stainless-steel drum.
• Regularly stir the water with your hand to spread the heat
• The bubble plastic cover helps to keep the water warm.
• Please do not place the hot lid on the plastic of the hot tub. the plastic will melt. There are stands provided for the lids.
• Adding oils/bubble bath to the hot-tub will result in a R2000 cleaning fee

Plunge Pool

Instructions for use:

• The pool pump is on a timer and will switch off automatically. Please do not fiddle with the timer or pump.
• Adding oils/bubble bath to the pool will result in a R2000 cleaning fee

Gas Geyser - Ablution B

If the water is not heating up, it means the gas geyser has tripped due to a recent power outage. The geyser at ablution B needs to be switched on manually again. Please switch it on again by pressing the button in the box outside the ablution. (Ask for assistance if needed)

• NB for FISH EAGLE CAMPSITE! The swimming pool pump needs to be switched off at night otherwise you will wake up the next morning without electricity.
• Please note that we use septic tanks. To keep the system working properly, kindly flush only toilet paper. Thank you for your cooperation!
• Moving around on the farm is at own risk. Please be vigilant at all times as Vrolikheid Landgoed is a working fruit farm and tractors/bakkies move between the orchards.
• Children are to be supervised by adults at the play area and pool at all times.
• The campsite is child-friendly, caravan friendly and dog-friendly
• There are no designated stands. There is a grassy area where you can pitch your tent anywhere you like— you have the freedom to choose your preferred spot.
• Please keep to the speed limit of 15km/h when driving on the farm roads. Dust damages our fruit.
• Recycle glass and tin in the red bin provided please
• All dogs are to be on leashes when leaving the fenced campsite.
• Doggy poop bags are provided. Please pick up behind your dog and throw it in the bin.

The kitchen & bathrooms are solar powered. Please do not plug in large appliances in the kitchen as this may trip the solar system. The outdoor light is able to run on solar throughout the entire evening.

The A-frames at Fish Eagle Campsite have no electricity, but are each fitted with a small solar light inside.

Please note there is no WIFI at the campsites. Both campsites have good cellphone reception.

We acknowledge that accidents happen. We do, however, reserve the right to invoice you for damages or breakages which we consider to be deliberately or recklessly caused, for any items discovered missing after you’ve departed or for a nightly rate for the period for which the damages have rendered the campsite unusable.

No damaging/ removing any natural surroundings. No drawing/ painting on rocks or pathways.

Glasses: R30 per broken glass

Hot Tub/ Splash Pool: R2000 cleaning fine if oil/bubble bath has been used. Any damage you have caused to the hot tub/ splash pool will be for your account. The invoice for the repairs will be sent to you via email and will be payable within 5 days of receipt of the invoice.

Police

Tulbagh: +27 23 230 8100 or 10111

Wolseley: +27 23 231 8000

Ceres: +27 23 316 8600/24

Medical

Worcester Medi-Clinic: +27 23 348 1500 | +27 23 348 1724 (Emergency Department)

Paarl Medi-Clinic: +27 86 122 7778

Ceres Provincial Hospital: +27 23 316 9600

Worcester Provincial Hospital: +27 23 348 1100

Dr. Heese & Samuels (Tulbagh): +27 81 805 6070

Dr. West (Tulbagh): +27 21 007 1082 | +27 83 230 4068 (After hours)

Dr. Rossouw (Ceres): +27 23 312 1350

Pharmacy

Tulbagh Pharmacy

+27 23 230 0666 | +27 69 190 5674

Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 17:30

Saturday: 08:00 – 13:00

Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed

Farm Owners (Emergencies ONLY)

Philippus & Ané: +27 84 761 7182

Philippie & Antoinette: +27 82 691 0020

PLEASE do not use these numbers for anything other than emergencies. Ané is generally very quick to respond to all queries on our WhatsApp line: +27 82 595 4888

We hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable stay! If you loved your time at Vrolikheid Landgoed, we’d be so grateful if you shared your experience with others on TripAdvisor.

If there’s anything we could have done better, please let us know via email or WhatsApp—we truly value your feedback and are always looking to improve.