Bainskloof (Wellington)

Aptly referred to as the “mountain camp”, UCSA’s Bainskloof camp centre high up in the Limietberg Mountains combines first-rate accommodation and facilities with an unsurpassed experience in nature. Due to its rugged location, limited space is available for outdoor games. However, the camp centre’s own scenic eco-hiking route and the nearby river with natural pools for swimming, more than make up for that. Add to this the crisp mornings, an abundance of pure mountain air, and the quietness that sets in during the late afternoon as night starts to fall, and you can be sure that you will leave at the end of your stay physically and spiritually re-energized.

The camp centre provides group accommodation for 120 persons and is ideal for focussed programmes in inspiring surroundings for youth, church, and other groups. It also has a 10-bed apartment and a free-standing 4-bed cottage (both self-catering) that can be rented independently. The venue is furthermore a good choice for conferences, weddings, birthdays and other private functions.

Fully-equipped kitchen | Hall (120+ people) | Self-catering (on-site catering service available on request) | Sheltered braai (bring own braai grid) | Electricity | Cellphone reception (not guaranteed) | Swimming (only allowed under supervision of a first-aider) | Hiking (centre’s own scenic eco-hiking route; hiking in the adjacent Limietberg Nature Reserve requires a permit from Cape Nature) | In accordance with the homeowners' sound curfew, no external sound systems are allowed, and all music must stop by 21:30 | Parking limited to 18 vehicles | No parking for large buses.

Tariffs

Accommodation Heide (flat) • R900 for first 2 persons per night, thereafter R170 pp pn (max 10 people) excluding cleaning materials, bedding and pillows Protea (cottage) • R900 for first 2 persons per night, thereafter R170 pp pn (max 4 people) excluding cleaning materials, bedding and pillows Easter weekend and period from 11 December to 13 January: Heide (flat) • R1200 per day, thereafter R170 pp pn (max 10 people) including wifi Protea (cottage) • R1200 per day (max 4 people) thereafter R170 pp pn (max 4 people) including wifi Main venue • Weekend: R170 pp pn (learners and adults) • Weekdays: R150 pp pn (learners and adults) • Includes accommodation • Excludes personal eating utensils, cleaning materials, bedding and pillows • Children younger than 5 years free of charge Self-Catering • Kitchen hire R1000 per day Includes use of fully equipped kitchen • Deposit of R3000 deductible from the total cost. No refunds. • Minimum number: 30 people • Day visitors: R95 pp (09:00 – 16:00), with a minimum of R2700 pd • Hire of the hall R2600 per day • Wifi: R200 (only available to management of facilitation team) Facilitated Programmes • Weekdays: R120 pp minimum of 30 people – variety of activities, adventure programme included • Weekends: R130 pp minimum of 30 people - variety of activities, adventure programme • 2-Night programme: R260 pp minimum of 30 people - variety of activities, adventure programme.