Pet-friendly stays
Pet friendly accommodation in the Western Cape
Karoo One is a pet friendly farm in the Hex River Valley, 2 hours from Cape Town, and every one of our hotel rooms takes dogs. AfriCamps tents welcome dogs too, with prior notice and R250 per dog per stay. Keep your dog on a leash where needed and clean up after it.
How pets are welcome on the farm
bring your furry friend
We are a pet friendly farm, so bring your furry friend along. Keep your dog on a leash where needed and clean up after it. That applies across the farm.
Hotel rooms
Staying in the hotel with a dog
All of our hotel rooms take dogs: the Courtyard Rooms, the Mountain View Rooms, the Deluxe Rooms and the Old Barn. Pick the room that suits your family and book as usual. If you have questions about your dog, phone reception on +27 23 358 2131.
AfriCamps tents
Staying in an AfriCamps tent with a dog
AfriCamps at Karoo One is a dog friendly camp. Please follow these rules:
- Tell AfriCamps before you arrive. Prior notice is required.
- The fee is R250 per dog per stay.
- Clean up after your pet.
- Do not leave pets unattended in the tents.
- Bring your own pet bedding and feeding bowls.
Baboons sometimes approach the tents, so keep your dog close and store food in cupboards. See AfriCamps Glamping for the full tent details.
Meet Benji
Benji is the farm's Border Collie, and our bar is named after him. He roams the farm and often ends up resting at a guest's feet.
Benji's BarWalks on the farm
The farm has marked trails for hiking, trail running and mountain biking, all starting at the main parking area. The Rock Pool route is 1.5 km return and Fossil Kop is 4.6 km return. Trail safety tips apply to everyone: stay on the marked trails, take water, keep a safe distance from baboons and snakes, and do not feed wild animals. See Trails and Hiking.
What to bring
for a happy dog
- A leash
- Pet bedding
- Feeding bowls
- Bags or a scoop for cleaning up
- Your dog’s own food and enough water for walks
FAQ
questions about pets
Can't find what you need? Call reception on +27 23 358 2131.
Which hotel rooms take dogs?
All of them. The Courtyard Rooms, Mountain View Rooms, Deluxe Rooms and Old Barn all take dogs.
Does Karoo One charge for pets?
AfriCamps charges R250 per dog per stay and asks for prior notice. The hotel fee, if any, is listed under Staying in the hotel with a dog.
Can I leave my dog in an AfriCamps tent?
No. Pets must not be left unattended in the tents.
Bring the dog
Every hotel room takes dogs. Check availability on our booking page.