Sitrusoewer River Camp

Sitrusoewer River Camp With easy access to the river it's an ideal spot for fishing, swimming and bird watching. Loads of outdoor fun for children with canoes and paddle skis.
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Sitrusoewer River Camp is situated on the scenic banks of the Sundays River, only 50km from the Addo National Elephant Park and surrounded by citrus orchards making it an ideal getaway for the whole family. We offer four self-catering cabins each sleeping a family of four (Fish Eagle sleeps a family of 5). Camping sites with power points are also available. Communal ablutions and lapa with fridge, microwave, kettle, two plate stove, bar and braai area.

This weekend (29 - 31 May), for the first time since the flood three weeks ago, we are able to welcome a few campers bac...
28/05/2026

This weekend (29 - 31 May), for the first time since the flood three weeks ago, we are able to welcome a few campers back to the lower level of Sitrusoewer River Camp.

We first had to wait for the water to recede enough before the hard work could begin — raking away the thick layers of mud and spreading bark on the campsites that are booked for this weekend, from sites 8 to 12.

Kingfisher and Fish Eagle are once again accessible for guests, although unfortunately Blue Crane and Kiepersol will still need a little more time before they are ready again.

Slowly but surely, we are recovering and rebuilding after the flood. We are deeply grateful for everyone’s support, prayers, and patience during this difficult time.

Unfortunately, at this stage we are not yet able to take any new bookings for Wildsfees while we continue with the recovery process.

Yesterday, for the first time in a week, we were able to unlock Kiepersol to assess the damage and see what could still...
16/05/2026

Yesterday, for the first time in a week, we were able to unlock Kiepersol to assess the damage and see what could still be saved. Last Thursday morning, before the floodwaters rose, we removed all the loose furniture except for the pictures and mirrors hanging on the walls.
We sent in four workers, who had to climb over the roof to get inside, so that the mud could be removed as quickly as possible before it hardened like cement. It was not a pretty sight, and if I had seen it myself at that stage, I would never have believed it could be saved. My son took the photos but never sent them to me, because he knew how much it would upset me.
Before the flood, we were in the process of upgrading the cottage with a larger bathroom and beautiful new floors installed by Troy from Top Carpets.
Yesterday around lunchtime, I finally received the photos from Hernus, and my heart sank. A few seconds later, two more photos came through, and I could hardly believe what I was seeing! Those four men, using ice cream tubs that I had sent along and a soft broom so the vinyl flooring would not be damaged, had scooped out all the mud and cleaned the cottage beautifully.
Miraculously, the floodwater had stopped just below the pictures on the walls and it seems as though the new vinyl floor survived! There is still a long way to go, and everything will need time to dry properly before we can do the final repairs, but we have new hope.

13/05/2026

Over the past few days, Sitrusoewer River Camp has been devastated by flooding for the third time this year after the Sundays River overflowed its banks, but this time it was worse than we could ever have expected or imagined.

For the third time this year we had to evacuate Kiepersol, but this was the first time that the water entered the unit and rose to almost ceiling height. Last Thursday, while the water was already knee-deep in front of Blue Crane, we still tried to evacuate it as well, although we could not remove everything. Beyond that, we could only hope and pray that the water would spare the rest of the chalets.

The water levels are still too high for us to know exactly what will need to be repaired or replaced, but at least the water did not enter Fish Eagle, Kingfisher, or our new Silver Oak.

We are incredibly grateful that all of our workers, our long-stay campers, as well as Chris and Sanette (our caretakers) on the higher level, are safe. We are thankful that there were no guests who had to go through the trauma of evacuation while the water kept rising. We truly believe that God protected all of us through this disaster and that He will help us to overcome it as well.

We will get through this, even though it may take some time before our camp looks the way it did before the flood.

Thank-you Retseh Swart for this video.

Die afgelope langnaweek was dit lekker vol en besig by Sitrusoewer River Camp met die beste weer en mooiste sonsondergan...
04/05/2026

Die afgelope langnaweek was dit lekker vol en besig by Sitrusoewer River Camp met die beste weer en mooiste sonsondergange. Kom kyk self, ons is net 85km vanaf Port Elizabeth en 8km vanaf Kirkwood.
Besprekings: stuur 'n email na [email protected] of bel die kantoor by 042-2320503. Ons het huisies en kampplekke.

We had a cancellation for sites 11 and 12, two very popular sites next to the water, for this weekend (1 - 3 May), minim...
01/05/2026

We had a cancellation for sites 11 and 12, two very popular sites next to the water, for this weekend (1 - 3 May), minimum 2 nights at R160/adult and R100/scholar per night. Contact Anneke at 042-2320503 or email [email protected].

The finfoot is back at Sitrusoewer River Camp! Yesterday afternoon Sanette Jansen van Vuuren, our caretaker’s wife, wer...
20/04/2026

The finfoot is back at Sitrusoewer River Camp! Yesterday afternoon Sanette Jansen van Vuuren, our caretaker’s wife, were so lucky to spot the finfoot the first time this year! She managed to capture these beautiful photos of the finfoot couple.
The African finfoot is a secretive waterbird, often heard more than seen. They prefer quiet, slow-moving rivers with dense vegetation, moving stealthily along the water’s edge. With their lobed feet (similar to a coot) and striking markings, they are truly unique — but incredibly shy, making sightings like this very special! Keep your eyes open… you never know what you might spot next at Sitrusoewer!

13/04/2026

During the Easter weekend, a kids balance bike and a black toddler bike were left behind at Sitrusoewer River Camp.
No one has come forward to claim them yet, and somewhere there must be some very sad little owners missing their bikes 💔
If these belong to you, and you can describe them to us, please get in touch with our caretaker, Chris Jansen van Vuuren, on 084 888 8825 to arrange collection.
OWNER FOUND!

We will be out of office from 14 - 28 April and will not be able to reply to emails during this time. Our caretaker, Ch...
13/04/2026

We will be out of office from 14 - 28 April and will not be able to reply to emails during this time. Our caretaker, Chris Jansen van Vuuren, can be contacted at 084-888 8825 for bookings during this time until the 3rd of May. The office number (042-2320503) will also be forwarded to his phone.

AVAILABLE SPACE FOR THE NEXT TWO LONG WEEKENDS:

24 – 27 April (Monday is a public holiday)
Available campsites (minimum 3 nights):
• Next to the water: 8, 13, 17
• Next to the playpark: 38 & 39

✨ 30 April – 3 May (Friday is a public holiday)
Available campsites (minimum 3 nights):
• On the higher level: 25B, 26B, 27B

Our newly renovated cottage: Silver Oak (previously the caretaker's house) is now also available for the long weekends. A more luxury option @ R1 600/night for 4 people. Private access to the river as well as access to the camp. See photos of Silver Oak in previous face book post.

💰 Camping rates:
R160 per adult per night
R100 per scholar per night

Last-Minute Cancellation – Kingfisher Cabin Available! 🌿Due to unforeseen medical reasons, our very popular Kingfisher C...
10/04/2026

Last-Minute Cancellation – Kingfisher Cabin Available! 🌿

Due to unforeseen medical reasons, our very popular Kingfisher Cabin has just become available at short notice.

📅 Available from tonight until Sunday (or longer!)
💰 R1000 per night
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Sleeps 2 adults and 2 children
⚠️ Please note: Not suitable for 3 or more adults

This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a peaceful getaway in one of our most loved cabins!

📞 To book, contact Anneke on 042 232 0503

Don’t miss out – first come, first served!

Address

P O Box 66
Sundays River Valley
6120

Telephone

+27422320503

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