Galpin Tented Camp

Drift with the rhythms of nature at Galpin, a rustic, alfresco tented camp that is the home of the Into the Wild conservation experience

Open: May to September

Snapshot

  • 4 ensuite tents
  • Outdoor fire pit & large raised deck
  • Covered lounge area
  • Only bookable as part of the Into the Wild 4-night conservation experience

 

Location

Set in a lush valley in the remote southern part of the reserve, Galpin gazes east toward Galpin Dam. The four tents are raised on stilts and offer beautiful views across the terrain. Designed to be immersed in nature, the quiet, calm setting allows your spirit to drift in time with the rhythms of the wilderness and provides a genuine escape from the trappings of the modern world.

Accommodation

Striking the balance between comfort and adventure, the well-appointed tents provide an ideal setting for the Into the Wild four-night experience. Each tent has a shady outdoor veranda for afternoon wildlife-watching and indoor and outdoor solar showers. Campfire cuisine, enormous skies and unspoiled quietness make for a genuinely African safari experience – and there is no Wi-Fi to distract you from your surroundings.

Activities

Galpin is the home of the four-night Into the Wild experience. Your days are geared around exploring the wilderness on walks, completely undisturbed, and forming a connection to the landscape. Activities include getting involved in hands-on conservation work and the behind-the-scenes of running a game reserve, a large animal immobilisation, and learning to read and identify the signs of the bush. If desired, extra safari and specialist activities may be built into the experience; please enquire for details.

  • Safari Activities
  • Specialist Safaris
  • Families
  • Occasions
  • Giving back

Plan your trip

Location and access

The nearest national airport is in Port Elizabeth, which lies 160 km (100 miles) from the reserve. There are daily scheduled flights from both Cape Town and Johannesburg international airports to Port Elizabeth. From there, it is 2 hours by road to Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. The reserve also has a private airstrip; please enquire for details on charter flights and GPS coordinates.

Quick facts
Lodges facilities
Number of Suites 4
Children 16+
Childminding No
Fenced / Patrolled Patrolled
Check-In 13:00
Check-Out 10:00
Credit Cards Yes
Private Vehicle Open 8 Pax
Maximum Guests 6
Electricity 12v solar
Wifi No
Mobile Phone Limited
In-room facilities
Extra Beds No
Fans No
Air-Con No
Private Pool No
Mosquito Nets Malaria Free
Bath No
Indoor Shower Yes
Outdoor Shower Yes
In-Room Safe No
Double Vanity Yes
Mini Bar Yes
Telephone No
Rates and availability

Into the Wild is a 4-night expedition including hands-on conservation work and a large animal immobilisation.

Rates from R 19 000 per person per 4-night package (minimum 6 people travelling)

A conservation levy of R 6000 per person per 4-night expedition also applies

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