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Roodegrond RivierKamp is located next to the riveron a working citrus and potato farm 8 km from Patensie and guests drive through the farm to reach the camping site. The farm is on its way to the Baviaanskloof, along the Gamtoos River.There is an ablution block with warm water showers, flushing toilets and a wash area. Power (low usage items), water and braai drums are provided to our guests. Braai grids are not provided (please bring your own).Braai wood is available at extra cost (pre order only). Unfortunately we do not allow any pets on the premises.Gue
The farm is on its way to the Baviaanskloof, along the Gamtoos River.
There is an ablution block with warm water showers, flushing toilets and a wash area. Power (low usage items), water and braai drums are provided to our guests. Braai grids are not provided (please bring your own).Braai wood is available at extra cost (pre order only). Unfortunately we do not allow any pets on the premises.
Guests can go swimming, kayaking, fishing, hiking or go mountain biking. All at own risk
This is an ideal location for your outdoor ceremony.
With nature as the backdrop. There is bathroom facilities, and electricity.
Treat your guests to a beautiful ceremony at a beautiful location, next to the the Gamtoos rivier.
Very spacious campsite where you can see your kids play at all times. Quality time around the fire or in the water, instead of in front of the tv.
You can enjoy a night under the star away from all the city lights.
Patensie is a town in the Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Patensie lies along the R331 road just south of Noorshoek. The Kouga Dam is located several kilometres to the west. The name is Khoi in origin, and means “cattle resting place”. The town is a centre for the citrus, tobacco, and vegetable farms in the area.
atensie is the last stop before entering the Baviaanskloof Wilderness area. Guarded by the majestic Cockscomb Mountain, this little Town’s activities revolve around the Citrus Industry. It has become a very popular tourist destination with many B&B’s and self-catering establishments, as well as fuel-stops, banks and shops to choose from.
Tourism Information can be obtained from the Tolbos Country Shop and Tea Garden. Visit the impressive Kouga Dam built in 1967 – the first double-arched Dam engineered in South Africa.
The Farm “Patentie” of 3000 morgen was awarded to David Keyser jnr. In 1852 the Farm was sub-divided and in 1858 Patensie was declared a Town. The name Patensie has a Hottentot origin and means “lêplek van die beeste” (where the cattle lie). At first, because all of Patensie was privately owned, Town development was difficult and the Citrus and Tobacco co-ops had to develop their own Residential Areas.
The first oranges were exported in 1907 by Mr Bean and in 1929 the Patensie Citrus Co-op. was founded. The first packing facility was built in 1937. The Co-op is today known as the PSB company and is the biggest citrus packing facility in the Area. Export citrus is the main crop of the Patensie Area! The season runs from April to October.
The Tobacco Co-op. was founded in 1936 and played a vital part in farming of tobacco in the Area. It has since been sold to KaapAgri. Although tobacco is still planted the Tobacco Co-op no longer exists!
The narrow gauge railway, was extended from the Town of Loerie to Patensie in 1914, the improvement of access Roads and the construction of the Kouga Dam in the sixties, sped up the development of Patensie through the stimulation of agriculture and supporting industries. Despite the ever present threat of flooding, the Community is thriving and apart from citrus, vegetables, chicory and tobacco are also planted. Game Farming is growing into a lucrative business and the Area is fast becoming a big tourist attraction.
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