Eastern Cape, Patensie, Groot River
Bruintjieskraal sits in Grootrivier Poort at the Patensie entrance to the Baviaanskloof. Camp on the Groot River bank or book a Glencoe self-catering chalet. Bass, carp and barbel swim in the river.
The Groot River runs past the campsite and chalets. Bass, carp, barbel and eels live in these waters. Anglers fish from the open river bank near their stand. Bring your own tackle and bait. Confirm the rules with the venue before you fish.
Bruintjieskraal is about 32 km from Patensie on the R331 toward the Baviaanskloof. The tar road ends roughly 8 km before the farm. A normal car can reach the site on gravel. Fourteen grass campsites spread along the river. Each site has its own flush toilet, shower and braai area. Some sites share a bush kitchen with a cold-water sink. River water feeds the taps. Bring your own drinking water. Glencoe chalets sit nearby in the trees. Eland sleeps twelve, Kudu ten, Ribbok eight and Duiker two. Chalets are self-catering with electricity and load-shedding backup. Wood and ice are sold at reception. Cellphone signal is poor in the poort. Hiking, swimming, bird watching and game viewing are popular between fishing sessions. Camping starts from about R360 per site per night midweek for up to three people. Weekend and peak rates are higher and vary by site. Glencoe chalets start from about R750 per night for two guests. Confirm the price with the venue before you book. Last updated at: 25 August 2026.
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