Assendelft Lodge and Bush Camp

Assendelft Lodge and Bush Camp is an upmarket luxury lodge in the Great Karoo. It is located near to Beaufort West, Leeu-Gamka, Laingsburg and Prince Albert (just 45km away). Come and experience one of the world's most unique arid zones and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Karoo - rest, relax, refresh and recharge your batteries.

Assendelft is the ideal overnight stop for long distance travellers. It offers four elegantly decorated double, air-conditioned bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. Each room has its own private entrance with an outside patio where you can sit and enjoy a drink while you take in the surroundings of the Karoo or do some star gazing at night.

If you enjoy being close to nature, our tented chalets at the Bush Camp are for you. Each chalet has its own braai area and for larger groups, a communal braai area is available where you can sit around the campfire, under the stars at night. Wood is available from the lodge for making a fire or enjoying a braai. Lights in the chalets are solar powered and hot water is generated by donkeys.

Each tented chalet accommodates one to three guests in single or double beds and has an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Linen and towels are provided. Basic cutlery and crockery are available in each chalet. There is a self-service bar area located near to the fire pit and deck area, which is ideal for large groups to socialise together.

Some nearby attractions include relaxing and enjoying the Karoo, wandering around the farm, visiting the lonely grave of a British soldier, Pte. W Calver of the 16th Lancers, who died on Sep. 10, 1901. There is also a fossil trail where you can go to see where the therocephalians ("beast-heads") diictodons and Pristerognathu lived 265 million years ago.

In the quaint town of Prince Albert, you can visit the smallest wine estate in Africa, as well as fig and olive farms. There are also a number of restaurants and pubs to choose from. Or take a drive over the majestic Swartberg Mountain Pass, which is 48 km away, and visit the isolated wilderness area, known as "Die Hel" (Gamkaskloof), which is 59 km away. Meirings Poort, located an hour's drive from Assendelft, has breath-taking scenery, and the world-renowned Cango Caves are only 98 km away. The Karoo National Park, also only an hour's drive away is well worth a visit. Other nearby small Karoo towns include Matjiesfontein, Sutherland, Fraserburg, Williston, Carnarvon, Loxton, Victoria West and Beaufort West.

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Reviews

"Nothing in particular"

09 August 2019

"Fireplace should not be "display only".TV should work.For the price, I would have expected more."
"Wonderful accommodation in the heart of the Karoo."

08 January 2016

"Wonderful accommodation in the heart of the Karoo. The Bush Camp is a great experience and is situated in beautiful surroundings. We were received by the owner with great hospitality and welcomed by a beautiful sunset. Although I will not suggest this as an overnight spot unless you are familiar with Karoo animal sounds, the wind hustling through the tent and the noise of the water system. We therefore didn't get a great night's rest needed for the long drive ahead but certainly had a great new experience to add to our memory banks."
"Best stop over spot!"

30 December 2015

"I have driven to Cape Town and back from Johannesburg many many times in my life and stayed at many different places throughout the Karoo. I can easily say that every place I've stayed at has just been a place to rest my head and never been a pleasant memorable experience.<div> </div><div>At Asserndelft lodge however this was a surprisingly great change! Perfectly clean and well decorated rooms with great staff. The owner is very friendly and accommodating. The staff are very friendly. The breakfast was perfect and the price makes it all so much more suprising! From now on I will only stay there for my stop overs I have no need to explore different Accomodations in the Karoo any further</div>"
"Great stay"

23 December 2015

"had a wonderful two days stay at the Bush Camp. Accommodation very comfortable even though the weather was very hot. Thanks so much"
"Best value for money!"

19 October 2015

"We received a warm welcome from our host andJeannette. We were very impressed by the quality of the service.The accommodation is spacious, comfortable and very clean. Our host wasvery hospitable and attentive. This accommodation provided all that weneeded and was great value for money. The stunning view of the Swartberge is amazing. Close to the N1, but a great feeling of being in the Karoo!<o:p></o:p>"
"Excellent/ Uitstekend"

04 May 2015

"Bush Camp: Secluded in the open Karoo. Clean facilities everything needed, sun powered and self reliant. Lekker hiking trail to experience the openness of the Karoo.Definitely value for money and worth visiting again passing through or for a few days."
"Fantasties!"

29 March 2015

"<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-size: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial;">Fantasties! Baie netjies enskoon. Die beste boskamp waar ons nog oorgebly het. Gaan definitiefweer!<o:p></o:p>Fantastic! Very neat andclean. The best bush camp weve stayed.We will definitely stay again!<o:p></o:p>"
"Very nice"

17 December 2014

"Very nice and friendly people. I would recommend Assendelft Lodge to anyone."
"Karoo magic!"

01 June 2014

"Lovely accommodation. An oasis in the dry Karoo."
"Brilliant Hidden Jewel"

12 May 2014

"We only booked for one night, but am very disappointed we couldn't stay longer. The lady that opened the lodge just for my wife, me and the two kids were super friendly. The rooms were perfect for what we needed and the kids enjoyed the "farm" environment immensely. We will certainly be back."
"Great stay!"

29 April 2014

"Great stay at the bush camp! The neatest and cleanest place a have seen in a very long time. I will highly recommend it. They made special arrangements to accommodate our kids with us in a chalet."
"A Truly Karoo Experience"

08 April 2014

"A truly Karoo experience, in the beautiful nature, under countless stars, combined with great hospitality! We had an awesome stay in the bush camp! I can recommend it to anyone who loves relaxing in the Karoo nature!"
"Lovely and peaceful"

25 December 2013

"Lovely, peaceful bush camp. Nothing to complain about. I would recommend it to all nature lovers."
"Fantastic experience"

17 December 2013

"What a fantastic gem in the middle of nowhere. We really enjoyed our stay, and everything was green (solar power, gas etc.) - made for an interesting evening. Would recommend to anyone wanting to experience nature and get away from hustle and bustle of city life."
"Great stay!"

12 December 2013

"Beautiful place! Great hosts.Loved it!"
"Assendelft"

08 July 2013

"Awesome venue - comfortable and well-equipped. Will be back!"
"Overnight stay"

11 April 2013

"What a fantastic sleepover."
"Spartan"

10 January 2013

"Quiet, peaceful, but spartan. Mozzie problem."
"Beautiful place in the heart of the Karoo!"

30 September 2012

"Very friendly and accommodating hosts!"