Rules and safety

Applies to AfriCamps tents.

Please do not light fires during strong winds. If the wind picks up during your braai, put the fire out and close the braai cover. Never leave a braai or hot tub fire unattended. Make sure all coals are fully out after use. The camp may prohibit braais and hot tubs if conditions are unsafe.

On the trails, do not make any fires.

Each tent has its own wood-fired hot tub. The water is cleaned and refilled before each new check-in and after four days of your stay. Please follow these warnings:

• Keep children away from the firebox, the steel water inlets and the chimney. These get extremely hot.
• Never sit in front of the top water inlet.
• Never light the fire without enough water in the tub.
• Never burn wood in the hot tub unsupervised. Fully extinguish the fire when you are done.
• Use only soft firewood, such as blue gum or pine. Briquettes, coals and harder woods can damage the heating coil or firebox.

The full heating steps are in the AfriCamps guest app.

We promote a peaceful setting where guests can unwind in nature. Music and loud noise are not allowed. Please quiet down by 22h00, and consider your neighbours. Let us know if any guests need a gentle reminder.

Baboons may sometimes approach the tents. To keep them out:

1. Do not feed them. Do not leave food, packaging or bags outside or inside.
2. Store all food in cupboards before you leave.
3. Close bathroom windows and canvas panels when you go out.
4. Do not leave garbage bags outside.

If you are bitten by a snake, seek medical help immediately. If a snake enters your tent, evacuate guests, close the panels and doors, and contact your host.

Go to the nearest hospital if you are allergic to bee stings, or if you feel dizziness, swelling or breathing difficulty after a sting.

Water comes from a borehole. We encourage guests to bring bottled water for drinking. Bottled water is also sold on site.

Each tent has a battery backup for lights and hot water during load shedding and power outages. Wall plugs will not work during these times. Wi-Fi may not be available during load shedding.

To check scheduled outages, download the EskomSePush app and search for De Doorns (4), Western Cape.

These tips apply to all trails. All trails start from the main parking area.

1. Wear good shoes.
2. Wear a hat and sunscreen, and take a jacket.
3. Take enough water and snacks.
4. Make sure your cellphone is charged.
5. Stick to the marked trails.
6. Hike or bike in a group.
7. Do not make any fires.
8. Remove all litter.
9. Respect wild animals and do not feed them.
10. Keep a safe distance from baboons and snakes.

Take care at river crossings. Do not cross after rain, or when the water is flowing fast. You can cross on foot, or carry your bicycle if the river is dry or the water level is low. Do not cross on a quad bike or in a vehicle. Take the alternate route instead.

All rooms are strictly non-smoking. No outside alcohol is allowed on the property, and corkage is charged per bottle.

We are a pet friendly farm, and all hotel rooms take dogs. Keep your dog on a leash where needed and clean up after it.

AfriCamps at Karoo One is dog friendly, but please give prior notice. A fee of R250 per dog per stay applies. Clean up after your pet. Do not leave pets unattended in the tents. Bring pet bedding and feeding bowls.