Otters' Haunt Full Moon Bush Camp gets its name from the spectacular full moon which lights up the outdoor firepit, pool area and koppie. The outdoor lapa has everything you need for self-catering. Guests and families make good use of the lovely rock pool. The camp is popular with outdoor lovers and families who want their children to experience the joys of exploring the island paths and wonders of nature.
The Bush Camp is a small, private getaway set above the flood lines of the Vaal River. Guests can experience the river and adventure activities, Vredefort Dome and the quaint town of Parys with its coffee shops, restaurants, antiques and art galleries.
It is best suited to active guests who want to experience nature and adventure activities.
The property is supplied by Eskom, gas cookers and geysers.
Guests are requested to play their part in managing their waste and recycling. Please bring battery-powered lights for late nights.
There are 3 A-frame thatched cabins in the Bush Camp. The communal social lapa has a fire pit, a kitchen with a freezer, fridge, 2-plate gas stove, and whistling kettle, and a built-in braai area. The 3 thatched A-frame cabins are Caracal which contains 1 double and 3 single beds, Malachite which contains 1 double and 1 single bed, and Pangolin which contains 4 single beds. The 3 cabins are rented as a unit, and have use of a shared ablution facility. There is an additional Cormorant Cabin that sleeps 4 guests.
The entire bush camp including the 3 A-frame Cabins and Cormorant Cabin can be booked out exclusively for a private group of between 8 and 14 people.
The cabins look out over a lawn towards the swimming pool and riverbanks 150 m below. The camp centers on a beautiful rock pool-style swimming pool and it is built around a ‘koppie’ with a view of the Vaal River Valley.
The hosts can tell guests all about the area and show them around on the riverbank, or advise about walking and canoeing trails. There is a shaded outlook spot at the river for sundowners, fishing and birdwatching.
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Otters' Haunt Full Moon Bush Camp
Otters' Haunt Full Moon Bush Camp
Otters' Haunt Full Moon Bush Camp
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The Bush Camp is a small, private getaway set above the flood lines of the Vaal River. Guests can experience the river and adventure activities, Vredefort Dome and the quaint town of Parys with its coffee shops, restaurants, antiques and art galleries.
It is best suited to active guests who want to experience nature and adventure activities.
The property is supplied by Eskom, gas cookers and geysers.
Guests are requested to play their part in managing their waste and recycling. Please bring battery-powered lights for late nights.
There are 3 A-frame thatched cabins in the Bush Camp. The communal social lapa has a fire pit, a kitchen with a freezer, fridge, 2-plate gas stove, and whistling kettle, and a built-in braai area. The 3 thatched A-frame cabins are Caracal which contains 1 double and 3 single beds, Malachite which contains 1 double and 1 single bed, and Pangolin which contains 4 single beds. The 3 cabins are rented as a unit, and have use of a shared ablution facility. There is an additional Cormorant Cabin that sleeps 4 guests.
The entire bush camp including the 3 A-frame Cabins and Cormorant Cabin can be booked out exclusively for a private group of between 8 and 14 people.
The cabins look out over a lawn towards the swimming pool and riverbanks 150 m below. The camp centers on a beautiful rock pool-style swimming pool and it is built around a ‘koppie’ with a view of the Vaal River Valley.
The hosts can tell guests all about the area and show them around on the riverbank, or advise about walking and canoeing trails. There is a shaded outlook spot at the river for sundowners, fishing and birdwatching.
The Bush Camp is a small, private getaway set above the flood lines of the Vaal River. Guests can experience the river and adventure activities, Vredefort Dome and the quaint town of Parys with its coffee shops, restaurants, antiques and art galleries.
It is best suited to active guests who want to experience nature and adventure activities.
The property is supplied by Eskom, gas cookers and geysers.
Guests are requested to play their part in managing their waste and recycling. Please bring battery-powered lights for late nights.
There are 3 A-frame thatched cabins in the Bush Camp. The communal social lapa has a fire pit, a kitchen with a freezer, fridge, 2-plate gas stove, and whistling kettle, and a built-in braai area. The 3 thatched A-frame cabins are Caracal which contains 1 double and 3 single beds, Malachite which contains 1 double and 1 single bed, and Pangolin which contains 4 single beds. The 3 cabins are rented as a unit, and have use of a shared ablution facility. There is an additional Cormorant Cabin that sleeps 4 guests.
The entire bush camp including the 3 A-frame Cabins and Cormorant Cabin can be booked out exclusively for a private group of between 8 and 14 people.
The cabins look out over a lawn towards the swimming pool and riverbanks 150 m below. The camp centers on a beautiful rock pool-style swimming pool and it is built around a ‘koppie’ with a view of the Vaal River Valley.
The hosts can tell guests all about the area and show them around on the riverbank, or advise about walking and canoeing trails. There is a shaded outlook spot at the river for sundowners, fishing and birdwatching.
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14 guests' feedbackWe were 12 guys on a golf tour, stayed over for 2 nights. The people were very friendly and helpful. We had a great time staying, visiting and sleeping. We will go there again if we plan another trip like this.
It was a nice relaxing stay for us. Everything was clean. Had fun as a family with teenagers and grandparents. Great bush feeling. I would go again if their per night fee was lower.
Beautiful surroundings. Accommodation needs attention. Not very neat, even if it is in the woods. Had a nice stay.
No hot water in the mornings meant we had to take cold showers. Bathroom facilities in general are poor and dirty. The road to the units is not suitable for sedan motor cars. No pre-instructions were provided on how to enter the premises or exit on the day of departure (we had to phone to find out for ourselves). Overall, there was no customer service and it was not worth the tariff.
Sleeping area has almost no ventilation. Power was off from 22:00 to 07:30. Didn't sleep at all, was too hot in the place. Bedding was dirty.
We enjoyed our stay in this relaxed environment. All basics were in the unit. We liked the sound of the flowing river just a few meters away. Very peaceful and quiet.
The potential is there to experience the natural beauty, but access to the Vaal River is quite limited and not animal friendly. The facilities are clean, tidy and comfortable with no shortage of relaxation. The braai area could be a little more insulated, especially in winter. Definitely recommend for larger groups.
They can just upgrade their mattresses.
Great weekend away.
It is nice to be in nature.
We had a terrible start to the weekend due to various unforeseen incidents, but 10 minutes after arriving at Otters Haunt, we have completely forgotten about the past 24 hours. Beautiful surroundings, lovely walks, quiet and absolute soul-food! Just what we needed, just a pity we couldn't stay longer.
The cutlery is very limited.
Might as well replace their pots and pans with new ones. Lapa and one room leaks when it rains, but otherwise a very nice place.
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Pets are welcome by prior arrangement only, for an additional fee of R50 per dog per night. The hosts need to know the breed and the dog should be socialised with other dogs, staff and people.Bring your own swimming towels.
The property makes use of solar power and the system is designed to automate power usage and at night the system switches off automatically at 22:30. The system then powers up again before 07:00 every morning.
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Cormorant Cabin is built up high and set among the boulders 120 m away from the river. The semi-outdoor living area and kitchenette on the verandah, is surrounded by indigenous trees. The cabin has a double bedroom with a heated blanket and a gas heater is available for an extra fee. There is an attached bathroom and shower, with access from the main bedroom, outside the door, and down 3 stairs. There is an annex with 2 single beds opening out onto the semi-enclosed verandah. The kitchenette has everything you need for self-catering, and the cottage also has an outdoor braai. The unit also has a converted box TV to smart TV with a paid subscription to Netflix, and free Wi-Fi is available. This cottage is set on the ‘koppie’ with views towards the river. Cormorant Cabin has access to the swimming pool at Full Moon camp. Take a picnic blanket down to the shaded deck and bird hide on the banks of the river and relax.
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Pets are welcome by prior arrangement only, for an additional fee of R50 per dog per night. The hosts need to know the breed and the dog should be socialised with other dogs, staff and people.
Bring your own swimming towels.
The property makes use of solar power and the system is designed to automate power usage and at night the system switches off automatically at 22:30. The system then powers up again before 07:00 every morning.
Guests are requested to play their part in managing the solar energy and recycling. Please bring battery-powered lights for late nights.
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Cormorant Cabin is built up high and set among the boulders 120 m away from the river. The semi-outdoor living area and kitchenette on the verandah, is surrounded by indigenous trees. The cabin has a double bedroom with a heated blanket and a gas heater is available for an extra fee. There is an attached bathroom and shower, with access from the main bedroom, outside the door, and down 3 stairs. There is an annex with 2 single beds opening out onto the semi-enclosed verandah. The kitchenette has everything you need for self-catering, and the cottage also has an outdoor braai. The unit also has a converted box TV to smart TV with a paid subscription to Netflix, and free Wi-Fi is available. This cottage is set on the ‘koppie’ with views towards the river. Cormorant Cabin has access to the swimming pool at Full Moon camp. Take a picnic blanket down to the shaded deck and bird hide on the banks of the river and relax.
Bush Cabins
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There are 3 A-frame thatched cabins in the Bush Camp, and they are rented out exclusively to 1 group at a time. The 3 thatched A-frame cabins are Caracal which contains 1 double and 3 single beds, Malachite which contains a 1 double and 1 single bed, and and Pangolin which contains 3 single beds. The 3 cabins have use of a shared ablution facility with a thatched shower and a toilet, just 20 m from the cabins. The communal social lapa has a fire circle, a kitchen with a freezer, fridge, hot-plate, and kettle, and braai area.
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About This Room
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Bathroom
Room Facilities
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Price Includes
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
House Rules
Pets are welcome by prior arrangement only, for an additional fee of R50 per dog per night. The hosts need to know the breed and the dog should be socialised with other dogs, staff and people.
Bring your own swimming towels.
The property makes use of solar power and the system is designed to automate power usage and at night the system switches off automatically at 22:30. The system then powers up again before 07:00 every morning.
Guests are requested to play their part in managing the solar energy and recycling. Please bring battery-powered lights for late nights.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
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Description
There are 3 A-frame thatched cabins in the Bush Camp, and they are rented out exclusively to 1 group at a time. The 3 thatched A-frame cabins are Caracal which contains 1 double and 3 single beds, Malachite which contains a 1 double and 1 single bed, and and Pangolin which contains 3 single beds. The 3 cabins have use of a shared ablution facility with a thatched shower and a toilet, just 20 m from the cabins. The communal social lapa has a fire circle, a kitchen with a freezer, fridge, hot-plate, and kettle, and braai area.
The Bush Camp is a small, private getaway set above the flood lines of the Vaal River. Guests can experience the river and adventure activities, Vredefort Dome and the quaint town of Parys with its coffee shops, restaurants, antiques and art galleries.
It is best suited to active guests who want to experience nature and adventure activities.
The property is supplied by Eskom, gas cookers and geysers.
Guests are requested to play their part in managing their waste and recycling. Please bring battery-powered lights for late nights.
There are 3 A-frame thatched cabins in the Bush Camp. The communal social lapa has a fire pit, a kitchen with a freezer, fridge, 2-plate gas stove, and whistling kettle, and a built-in braai area. The 3 thatched A-frame cabins are Caracal which contains 1 double and 3 single beds, Malachite which contains 1 double and 1 single bed, and Pangolin which contains 4 single beds. The 3 cabins are rented as a unit, and have use of a shared ablution facility. There is an additional Cormorant Cabin that sleeps 4 guests.
The entire bush camp including the 3 A-frame Cabins and Cormorant Cabin can be booked out exclusively for a private group of between 8 and 14 people.
The cabins look out over a lawn towards the swimming pool and riverbanks 150 m below. The camp centers on a beautiful rock pool-style swimming pool and it is built around a ‘koppie’ with a view of the Vaal River Valley.
The hosts can tell guests all about the area and show them around on the riverbank, or advise about walking and canoeing trails. There is a shaded outlook spot at the river for sundowners, fishing and birdwatching.
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