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Eastern Cape

Mount Camdeboo

Experience the Karoo dream with views to the horizon of untamed landscapes
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About Mount Camdeboo

At the foot of the Sneeuberg mountains in South Africa's famed Great Karoo lies Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve, a wild yet peaceful place that's been owned by the Buchanan family since the 1990s. The property's trio of century-old Cape Dutch houses have been impeccably restored, and two luxury safari tents erected, to create a gorgeously sustainable and eco-friendly retreat. Sheltered by the mountains, this 14,000-hectare sanctuary is greener than the surrounding semi-desert, so there's a definite oasis-like atmosphere. Lose yourself in the silence of the rugged landscape, where Cape buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, mountain zebra and white rhino roam.

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From $410 person/night

Lodge
8 Rooms

Highlights

If your pockets are deep, book a helicopter ride and soar above the reserve, soakng up the breathtaking views. The trip ends with a picnic on a high point on the Sneeuberg, with views to forever. It's a bucket-list must...


There are few places where the stars shine as bright and bold as they do in the Karoo. Spend some time admiring the clear, star-spangled skies and admire their brilliance.


Tracking cheetah in the game vehicle (with shade canopy and cupholders for your water bottles) and learning the tricks of the trade from your expert guide. The guides' knowledge is encyclopedic!

The property

Your Karoo experience wouldn't be complete without a feast. The chefs here base their dishes on recipes introduced by the early Cape settlers, updated with a light twist, and the results are hearty and very tasty. Dinner are undeniably romantic, with fine cutlery and crisp cloths. Dine beneath a thousand stars, head to the dining room for a fireside meal, or take a table in a secluded courtyard. There's a cool pool to escape the heat, and a lovely garden.

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The rooms

Enter into a world long past in one of the restored Cape Dutch houses, where the settler heritage has been preserved with added modern luxuries. Woven grass carpets complement the king-sized bed and its fine linens; and the en-suite bathroom with its large bath that beckons you to take a long candlelit soak. Two private canvas tents feature a special deck with rustic outdoor furniture – settle back and enjoy sweeping views of the Milk River Valley and Sneeuberg mountains.

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One more thing...

This tranquil oasis has a surprising variety of wildlife. The waterhole's constant stream of visitors included a mama warthog and her babies, antelope and rhino.

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Activities

Cultural
Bush Walks
Walking safari
Game Drives

The plethora of activities range from guided bush walks to game drives and cheetah tracking – bring the camera for those all important pictures of the reserve's marvellous animals and birds. Hire a helicopter and spend the afternoon soaring high above the reserve and Sneeuberg range . At night, count the stars and absorb the silence, disturbed only by the calls of creatures reverberating through the foothills.

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Wildlife in Eastern Cape

Elephant
Abundant
Giraffe
Occasional
Hippo
Occasional
Black Rhino
Occasional
White Rhino
Occasional
Lion
Occasional
Cheetah
Occasional
Leopard
Rare
Hyena
Rare
Wildebeest
Occasional
Buffalo
Occasional
Zebra
Occasional
Warthog
Abundant
Wild Dog
None
Meerkat
Rare

What our guests are saying

4.9 / 5
Based on 940 reviews
Hannah
Mar 2025 • 9 nights in South Africa
Everything went super smoothly and everyone was very helpful along the way!
Susan
Feb 2025 • 16 nights in Tanzania and Kenya
Annie was our travel consultant and she was excellent! She answered all questions in a timely manner and provided... Read more
Yuet
Feb 2025 • 6 nights in Tanzania
From her first email, Joana treated us as family. She asked thoughtful questions and offered responsive suggestions.... Read more
Guest
Feb 2025 • 11 nights in Tanzania
Jenna was great handling the lodging, and Bekim from Exito travel was great handling the flights. I would use... Read more
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Feb 2025 • 12 nights in Tanzania
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Feb 2025 • 9 nights in Kenya
Annie Irankunda went to all lenghts and further to make my trip to Kenya lovely. She helped with all the things I... Read more
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