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Balloch Cottages & Cave Camping

South Africa - Eastern Cape

About Balloch Cottages & Cave Camping Camping

Balloch Cottages & Cave Camping offers campsite accommodation in Eastern Cape, South Africa, near Barkley East. The property offers opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, swimming, and fishing. Nearby attractions include Wartrail Country Club, Maleka-Tsekoa Waterfall.

Contact Info

Contact Person: Margy Frost
Telephone Number: +27 (0)45 974-9228
Cellphone Number: +27 (0)82 854-9929
Fax Number: +27 (0)45 974-9228
Email address: frost@balloch.co.za
Language: English, Afrikaans, Sotho, Xhosa
Office Hours: 06h00 - 20h00
Website: http://www.wartrail.co.za/balloch

Accommodation

Camping Allowed: Tents only
Ground Cover: Large cave overhang
People per Site: One group only: 2-30
Self Catering: Yes
Shade: All the sites have shade
Sites Available: 1
Tents Allowed: Yes

Facilities

Braai Grill: Yes
Cellphone reception: No
Credit Cards welcome: No
Freezer: Yes
Washing up: Yes
Water taps: Yes

Directions and Road Condition

Access Road: Gravel road
Closest Town: Barkley East
Directions to campsite: From Barkley East go in the direction of Lady Grey for about 4 km. Turn right following signs to "Wartrail". Travel on gravel road for 36km turning right at both crossroads following signs to "Tiffendell Valley Destinations" and "Balloch Cottages". The last 4 km of the 36km is a very high descent at the base of which is the Vlooikraal river. Turn left to Balloch before crossing the river- 5km up the farm road to reception.
Distance to Town: 45 km
GPS Campsite: S 30.71181 E 27.69915
Trailer Required: Standard trailer
Vehicle: 2x4 Bakkie

Ablution

Showers: Hot shower
Toilets: Flush Toilet

Activities

Bird Watching: Yes
Fishing: Freshwater: dam & river
Hiking: Yes
Mountain Biking: Gravel roads & jeeptracks
Nature Drives: Yes
Other Activities: Fly fishing, tennis
Rock Art: Yes
Rock Climbing: Yes
Swimming: River and pools and dam

4x4 Related

4x4 Routes: Yes

Comments, Rules and Notes

Comments: Our campsite "Balloch Cave" is already enjoyed by numerous adventure runners who have competed in the "Wartrail Tri Challenge". The campsite is set in a large sheltered overhang and boasts views of our spectacular farm and propably the most special valley in South Africa if not the world- where sandstone formations show off their splendour and the Willowstream ripples nearby.
Additional Comments: Campsite on a farm
Special rules: Our campsite is for the use of one group at a time so noise is not an issue.

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

Wartrail Country Club

tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

⭐ 4,7 (47 reviews)
5,3 km from camp

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Maleka-Tsekoa Waterfall

tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

19,5 km from camp

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Lammergeier Highlands Reserve Lady Grey

tourist attraction, park, lodging, point of interest, store, food, establishment

⭐ 1 (1 reviews)
32,4 km from camp

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Southern most point of Lesotho

tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

⭐ 3,4 (5 reviews)
39,8 km from camp

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