Fishing at Wilge River Bush Camp - Camp Stand
The camp fronts a calm stretch of the Wilge River east of Bronkhorstspruit. Bank anglers target carp and bass from the stands and open river edges. Non-motorised boats, paddle boards and tubes are allowed on the water. Bring your own rods, bait and tackle.
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Staying at Wilge River Bush Camp - Camp Stand
Nestled along the serene banks of the Wilge River in the Bronkhorstspruit area of Gauteng, Wilge River Bush Camp offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking space, silence, and the restorative power of nature. Located just under two hours from Randburg and a little over an hour from Pretoria, our campsite is the ideal destination for a quiet weekend getaway or an extended escape from the city. We offer Camping and Caravan stands only, with a unique layout designed to preserve your privacy and enhance your connection to the outdoors. With just 15 exclusive stands, each separated by an empty site, guests enjoy generous space and uninterrupted views of the river and surrounding mountain landscape. Whether you’re watching the sunrise over the water, listening to the wind through the trees, or simply unwinding beside your campfire, Wilge River Bush Camp invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with what matters most. Explore our site to learn more about availability, amenities, and how to reserve your stand in this quiet corner of the wild. Our stands are available on the last weekend of every month, during long weekends and school holidays.
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Operating hours
Check-in 12:00 to 20:00. Check-out by 11:00. Stands open on the last weekend of each month, long weekends and school holidays.
Check-in
12:00
Check-out
11:00
Rules & Regulations
GENERAL - Pets allowed at your own risk. Dogs to be on leash - Please clean up after your pets and do not disturb other campers - No loud music! All music to be off by 8pm at the latest. We are a quiet campsite for people to enjoy nature - No smoking allowed in buildings, ablutions , bush and river by the campsite to avoid potential fire hazards - Children should be aware of all the rules and that they obey them please - Keep to the speed limit of 10km / h for children and wildlife safety - No heavy vehicles or 4-wheelers are allowed - NO open fires allowed in the bush - There are wild animals so please do not disturb, feed or hurt them in any way - No solid ground sheets are allowed - No playing in the ablutions - We do not take Cash or have card facilites at the camp - All payments via EFT - No wood may be taken from the bush - If you do not abide by a our rules we reserve the right to ask you to leave POOL - No glasses or glass bottles are allowed in or near the pool or river - No diving or jumping in the pool or river - No eating or drinking is permitted in the pool or river - Pool will be closed between 10pm and 6am in the mornings. Cleaning is in process and chemicals are thrown into the pool. - All children are to be supervised around the pool area and river. There are no lifeguards on duty. - Use of the pool, river and surrounding is at your own risk - No music to be played by the pool area