The Growcery Orange River Camp is an award-winning eco camp near Vioolsdrift. The accommodation is basic and affordable. Guests enjoy the comfortable showers and the food here is amazing.

At The Growcery there are many gardens nourished by the water if the Orange River. You can taste the difference in the food they serve here. The gardens are organic and the growers strive to produce as much of the restaurant's food as they can.

The Growcery Orange River Camp Accommodation

Accommodation consists of chic shack accommodation as well as grassed campsites.

The chic shacks are made of reclaimed materials and sleep two people. You have access to a shared BBQ area and kitchenette in the middle of the shack area. Here you can relax under the big indigenous shade trees that ward off the desert sun.

The shacks can accommodate up to 20 people altogether. Bedding is included, but it's necessary to bring your own towels, fridge or freezer. Alternatively you can rent a cooler for R150 per day.

Activities

The Orange River rafting trails that starts at The Growcery is very popular. The trips are led by their experienced guides who also know how to cook up a storm over open fire. The river boasts amazing views of the Richtersveld desert. At night you can camp or simply roll out a mat and gaze at the stars.

Your only company will be the nomadic herders and their cattle passing by. This in itself is a special sighting as you won't find people living a nomadic herding lifestyle anywhere else in South Africa. Most of the people that call this mysterious landscape their home belong to the Nama tribe.

There is also a 4X4 trail through The Richtersveld that can be combined with a river trip or hiking excursion.

The Growcery Orange River Chic Shack Facilities

• Clean and neat shared Ablutions
• Restaurant and Bar area
• Easy access to the Orange River next to the camp
• Indigenous Trees
• Adventure tours and outdoor activities
• Electricity in the communal kitchen
• BBQ and Braai facilities
• Herb and vegetable gardens
• Wash basins

Directions to The Growcery Camp

• Take the N7 from Springbok and drive north towards the Namibian Border.
• Take the only turn off left, 30 meters in front of the South African border post.
• Drive 50 meters and at the T- junction, Turn right and drive past the Police station on your left.
• The road becomes gravel after 800 meters, continue on this gravel road for 22km.
• Follow the signs of The Growcery and Umkulu for 22km till you reach The Growcery Camp.

Map to The Growcery Camp

GPS coordinates

The Growcery Campsites:  -28°69’68.07″S  ; 17°49’55.24″E

Access from the SA border to Namibia

Take the gravel road from the SA border post for 22km.

Check-in Times

Check-in time is 14:00
Check-out time is 9:30

If you will not be able to accommodate these times please arrange with the camp beforehand.

Landline telephone no: 027-761-8007
Namibia line: 00264(0)816725466

• Please make travel arrangements as soon as possible
• We can arrange to open the gates for late arrivals
• Please confirm arrivals with bus service
• We can collect all travelers arriving by bus at an extra charge of R 150 per person

Child Policy

• Children are welcome at all times
• We have Australian cattle dogs and they are good with children
• Those aged 1-5 yrs can stay for free
• Children need to be accompanied by adults as the river is nearby
• Please inquire about child policies for activities
• See rate sheet below for child rates