Overview

Situated just off the Blue Horizon Bay road west of Port Elizabeth (but still within the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole) is a camping site with a meandering stream, swimming holes, abandoned mines and enough birdlife to keep any twitcher happy.

Sites

8 sites in total. 3 sites on seasonal grass and 5 with less grass due to the shady trees. Bring a net ground sheet to protect the grass. No walk-in's - pre-bookings only

Site Essentials

  • • Power points available near stands - bring a 25+m extension cord. Domestic 3-pin plug.

  • • Water points on or near sites.

  • • Braai facilities available at each site. Bring a grid.

Activities

  • • Catch & Release Fishing in the dam (Blackbass) • Foefie slide • River swimming • Bring your canoeing, kayak, tubes and inflatables • Nearby: Swimming in the ocean • Surf Fishing • Ocean watersports • Bring your own gear for all activities

  • • Hiking • Explore abandoned Mines • 4 x 4 Trails • Birding • Photography • Nearby: Beach activities (12 minute drive)

  • • Playground

In Town

• Fuel 12kms • Port Elizabeth 30km • Jeffreys Bay 40km • Both offer: Places to eat - Supermarkets - Fuel - ATM's - Pharmacy - Common services

Contact Details

  • 084 675 1348
  • afbothape@gmail.com
  • https://www.facebook.com/sleepyholloweasterncape/
  • -33.97297 25.19142

Rates

  • 2026 Camping Price Guide*:

    R220 per person per night
    School-going children - R190 per child per night
    Children younger than 6 - free

    2026 LONG STAY
    2 people - R3600 per month - maximum 3 months
    1 person – R1900 per month – maximum 3 months

    Payment Options: EFT • Cash • Credit Card

Location

Amenities

  • • Communal ablutions with hot water, showers, basin and flushing toilets • Chemical toilet disposal point.

  • • Scullery for washing dishes.

  • • Hand washing facilities available.

Food, Drinks, Supplies

  • • No onsite restaurant. Restaurants and takeaways on the way into Port Elizabeth.

  • • Limited shop with the basics. Grocery stores on the way into Port Elizabeth.

Access

  • • Suitable for all types of typically accepted camping vehicles and ways of camping.

  • • Tar to turnoff from N2, then 7kms of gravel roads.

Other

  • • Pets welcome by prior arrangement

  • • Malaria-free

  • • Cell signal - Vodacom and Cell C have reasonable coverage in some places across the property.

  • • WiFi vouchers for sale.

  • • Secure premises. As a general precaution wherever you travel, keep valuables secured away.

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