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The Ongoing Allure of Langebaan

The Ongoing Allure of Langebaan

Ask any South African and they’ll tell you that the country’s West Coast is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in Africa, if not the world. Sure, there will be some amount of bias involved, but the fact of the matter is that they’re not...

A Holiday For The Whole Family

A Holiday For The Whole Family

It’s still summer in sunny South Africa, and the March/April school holidays are right around the corner - and as we all know, summer holidays in South Africa are a real treat!  Besides having fun in the sun (and eating way too much!) summer holidays are meant to be...

The Poetic Beauty of the Western Cape

The Poetic Beauty of the Western Cape

“...It was then with quotes (good and bad) running through my mind that I decided to take a trip along the coast of the Western Cape. A sort of poetic road trip if you will. Armed with the books, musings and quotes of Keats, Coelho and even Hunter S. Thompson - all...

Hermanus Gems Worth A Visit

Hermanus Gems Worth A Visit

If you’ve ever been to Hermanus, you’ll know that this special seaside village has a certain charismatic charm to it that not only entices you at first glance, but keeps you coming back for more. Whether it is the whales, the beautiful beaches or the quirky markets,...

Silwerskermfees 2019: A Peak Behind The Scenes

Silwerskermfees 2019: A Peak Behind The Scenes

The 2019 Silwerskermfees is in full swing, and day one seriously brought the heat – literally and figuratively! Camps Bay shone in perfect Springtime weather yesterday as the festival kicked off, and we could not have asked for a better first day to this illustrious...

Welcoming The Whales in Hermanus

Welcoming The Whales in Hermanus

It’s that time of the year again when the beautiful seaside village of Hermanus gears up to welcome back some of their nearest and dearest: the Southern Right Whales. Hermanus has been a whale watching hotspot for decades, and it is always a treat to welcome these...

Romantic Getaways This Winter

Romantic Getaways This Winter

There is something to be said about romance and winter time. The cold makes you want to curl up next to the person you love, relax, and warm yourself with all those fuzzy feelings. Thus, this season is the perfect time to whisk your partner away on a romantic getaway...

Our Magnificent Garden

Our Magnificent Garden

Camps Bay Retreat is located on four acres of private land in The Glen. The land borders the historical Round House Precinct and Glen Forest, which comprises an area of approximately 35,3 ha and falls within the Table Mountain National Park. The estate is dynamic,...