Website: Orange Kloof tented camp
We slept here for one night as part of the Hoerrikwaggo hiking train on Table Mountain, but you can book the accommodation separately from the hike. It would be wonderful to spend a weekend here: it's super-close to town, but feels very remote. You're staying in a forest, surrounded by mountains.
There is a swimmable river just outside the camp, and walks and hikes all around. There are also fantastic sitting spots in the camp, for chilling, reading, bird-watching, sundowners etc. The camp is quite spread out, with wooden walkways between all the structures.
The camp is uber-ecofriendly: all the wood was cut from alien forests, there are recycling bins, and the camp is solar powered.
There is a well-equipped communal kitchen, private but open showers, and a lovely open braai area. Most of the tents sleep two people, with one larger tent sleeping four.
Price: R200 per person per night.
Accommodation: Five tents, sleeping max 12 people
Private showers that open onto a spectacular view.
Separate toilets.
Kitchen with gas stove, fridge, plenty of indoor seating
Outside braai, with plenty of outdoor seating.
Owners: Orangekloof is owned and run by Cape Nature, or National Parks or something, so it is very well managed, and there is a guide staying near by to make sure you don't set the whole place alight.
Getting there: Either walk there, as part of the Hoerikwaggo trail, or drive to Constantia Nek and then take the secret little road to the left, towards Hout Bay.
Notes: Beds are very comfy (well, mine was) but you'll need to bring your own sleeping bag/bedding and towels. Fires aren't permitted on high risk fire days. Children-friendly, no pets.
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