The Growcery Camp Richtersveld

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Growcery Camp Richtersveld is situated on the Orange River banks and neighboring the Richtersveld and Nababeep community reserves. We use this eco-friendly campsite as a base camp for all our river rafting and kayaking trails.

Our location is 22 km from the border post between Namibia and South Africa. It is the perfect en-route stopover for travelers going to Namibia or going to South Africa via Namibia.

Spectacular mountain views surround our well-planned grassed campsites. We pride ourselves on our re-use and recycling concept and boast of the business's best bush showers. If you seek a luxury retreat, you are definitely at the wrong camp but the correct location.

Our no-nonsense and straightforward bush camp atmosphere will provide you with luxury in the bush.

What sets the Growcery Apart?

  • We urge you to keep it green.
  • Our lifestyle is to keep it clean.
  • Organic herb gardens.
  • Upcycle & reuse.
  • One thousand stars accommodation and location.

For more information on The Growcery's Camp on-site activities, follow the links below:

Growcery Camp Facilities

  • Grassed campsites with braai facilities, power supply & washing basins
  • Great mountain and Orange River views
  • Space to be private
  • Shared ablutions with awesome views and open sky showers
  • Bar & restaurant facilities
  • Shop for camp necessities and meals

Book your meal of the day in advance:

2 Course meal(main meal and salad): R165

3 Course meal(main meal, salad, and dessert): R185

Activities at The Growcery Camp

Indulge in the beauty of the Richtersveld, and while staying over at The Growcery Camp, book a guided hike into the mountains.

Come and explore the Nababeep Conservancy, and we will introduce you to the only mountain desert in South Africa.

This half-day and full-day rafting trail is a perfect short-stay adventure, where you'll get to see the bird-life of the Orange River and the beautiful rock formations of the Richtersveld in a nutshell.

This Overnight Rafting Trail is especially available for a short rafting holiday and one night under the stars. This package provides you with rafting, hiking, and bundu-bash adventure, all in one!

This is the ultimate short stay option for those who want to get a taste of the Orange River and Richtersveld but do not have much time to do so. You will spend a night under a star-studded sky and take a short walk to a scenic viewpoint showcasing the surrounding mountains. Escape into the wild is a great entry-level adventure. It is an experience suitable for all ages, and families with young kids are welcome.

Rent a boat for the day while staying at The Growcery. This is perfect for the adventurer who likes to do their own thing.

Growcery Camp Richtersveld 

The Growcery camp Richtersveld provides you with friendly staff, and it is the perfect stopover location for the Richtersveld 4×4 trails. We are offering grassed campsites and chic shack accommodation.
Our en-suite twin rooms are coming soon.

Come and visit the Growcery en route to the Kalahari, Namibia, Richtersveld, West Coast or Namaqualand.

On Route Recommendations

  • Fish River Canyon
  • Richtersveld National Park
  • Kalahari or Kgalagadi
  • Namaqualand
  • West Coast

On Route Towns

  • Springbok
  • Upington
  • Vioolsdrift
  • Port Nolloth
  • Alexanderbay
  • Hondeklipbay
  • Garies
  • Pofadder

The Growcery Eco Camp – Richtersveld

Rated best camp near Vioolsdrift by Weg Magazine.

Umkulu Adventures Includes

INCLUDES


  • Shared Ablutions
  • Restaurant & Bar
  • Organic Herb Gardens
  • On-site Activities
  • Grassed Campsites
  • Private Campsites with a river view
Umkulu Adventures Excludes

EXCLUDES


  • Meals
  • Drinks and Snacks
  • Optional activities
  • Wifi Vouchers for sale at the Bar
Umkulu Adventures Accommodation Information

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

DEPOSIT: 35% non-refundable administration fee
MINIMUM STAY: 1 night
RATES INFO:

Cash Payments, Electronic Transfers only

Umkulu Adventures Product Pricing

RATES

Vioolsdrift Camping Rates

2024

Distant View
River View
Private Camps
Adults R220 R220 R240
Age 12-17 R180 R180 R220
Age 6-11 R150 R150 R180
Age 0-5 Free Free Free

Chic Shack Accommodation Rates

Per person sharing Adult Child (12-17 yrs) Child (6-11 yrs) Child (0-5 yrs)
Room only R280 R220 R150 50
Bed & Breakfast R370 R310 R240 R120
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast R550 R490 R420 R300
Single rate Adult Child (12-17 yrs) Child (6-11 yrs) Child (0-5 yrs)
Room only R340 R280 R180 N/A
Bed & Breakfast R430 R370 R270 N/A
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast R610 R550 R450 N/A
  • Dinner Quoted on inclusive pricing is 2-course meals.
  • Breakfast quoted on children(6-14) pricing is a single stacker breakfast.
 

FOOD MENU

Breakfast

Breakfast includes a cup tea or Coffee
SINGLE STACKER BREAKFAST
1 Egg & assorted fry on toast
R90
DOUBLE STACKER BREAKFAST
2 Eggs & assorted fry on toast
R140
HEALTH BREAKFAST
Muesli and Yoghurt with FruitFruit Salad, Muesli & Yogurt
R100
GROWCERY BREAKFAST
2 Eggs, 2 slices of back bacon, fried mushrooms & toast
R140
 

Lunch

PROTEIN SALAD
Salad with Smoked Chicken or Tuna or Beans
R140
WRAPS
Large Wrap with root veggies, assorted filling -Smoked chicken & cold meat or tuna & fish and a salad
R140
TOASTED SANDWICH
Assorted filling served with a salad.
R90
FISH AND FRIES
Hake Grilled or Fried with Chips
R140
HOMEMADE BURGER
Served with fries or a salad. Vegan option is available.
R140
PITAS WITH PULLED PORK
Served with Tzatziki and Green Salad
R140
 

DINNER

CHICKEN BROCCOLLI PASTA
Served with a freshly baked bread and a green salad.
R210
BASIL PEST AND CHICKEN PASTA
Served with a green salad
R210
BROWN BRAISED MEAT "BRUIN VLEIS"
Served with rice roasted or pickled veggies and a salad.
R210
MEATBALLS "FRIKKADELLE"
Served with mashed potatoes / rice / pasta, tomato
R210
CHICKEN SNITZEL
Served with rice roasted or pickled veggies and a salad.
R210
BLACK MUSSELS & SPAGHETTI
Served with cream sauce and a green salad
R210
ROAST CHICKEN
Served with steamed veggies and a green salad.
R210
STEAK
Served with Chips and Salad
R240
 

Vegetarian

PROTEIN PACK
Chickpeas, red kidney beans, feta cheese with fresh lemon juice & parsley.
R140
 

Vegan

PROTEIN PACK
Black & Red Lentils with salad dressed with cumin and lime vinaigrette.
R140
SWEET & SOUR LENTILS
Served with dried mangoes / apricot & lettuce wraps (Gluten Free)
R140
ONE POT WONDER
Served with dried mangoes / apricot & lettuce wraps.
R140
 

Salad

 
4 Portions
6 Portions
Green Garden Salad
R60 R100
Potato Salad
R60 R100
Colestaw
R60 R100
Pasta Salad 
R60 R100
   

Bread

Large
R80
Medium
R45
Freshly baked bread on request. Ask for bread of the day. Bread for morning request 14:00 the previous day Bread for the evening request by 10am
Wraps
Large Wrap with root veggies, assorted filling -Smoked chicken & cold meat or tuna & fish and a salad
R140
 

Sides

Large Chips
R75
 

Dessert

Malfa Pudding
R45
Apple Crumble
R45
Cheesecake
R45
Carrot Cake
R45
Request the desert of the day.
  • All meals to be pre-book or ordered.
  • Where meals are not part of you reservation, please book dinners by 12:00 am
  • Breakfast book the previous evening before 18:00 and book lunches before 10:00 am

Umkulu Adventures Accommodation Location

LOCATION

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