A rustic, outdoor retreat venue, sprawling along the riverside in the heart of the valley, comprising of interconnected areas, linked by winding paths that take you from one beautiful space to another.
The first venue created in the valley, the Bush Camp, has evolved over the years - growing and improving all whilst maintaining its charm. The aim when designing and building the independent structures that make up the camp was to create a sprawling village of separate utility areas that each offer a different view of the surrounding environment, allowing the nature to encroach between the areas, blending the camp in seamlessly with the setting. The camp consists of five areas intricately linked by stone pathways: kitchen & dining, fireplace boma, fire hot tub, bathrooms, cabins, treehouses, and the forest deck.
The covered kitchen and dining area are perched on a raised embankment that overlooks a natural pool in the river with reeds and birds galore. The fire boma is at the top of the camp, with an open sky for starry nights and large bon-fires. The cabins and treehouses are nestled down along the edge of the forest that runs along the river, and the deck is buried in the forest beneath the canopy. The treehouses extend themselves to a daybed with an on-suite toilet. Showers are amongst the trees. The shared bathrooms are close to the cabins and the paths are lit-up at night for easy meandering between the areas. From the camp it is a short 15-minute walk to the rock pool.
Treehouses
The 4 treehouses are wood-clad, en-suite bedrooms, mounted on stilts, in amongst the trees.
Cabins
The 4 cabins are cozy bedrooms, with large glass windows looking out into the valley.
Forest Deck
The wooden deck is 10x8m, with a small stage and a cantilevered roof. The three open sides look out into the forest.
Facilities:
Capacity:
The Bush Camp can only be booked by one group at a time and we require a minimum of 10 people for a booking. The camp can accommodate groups of up to 16 people sharing rooms. The Bush Camp is a retreat venue (ie. no loud parties).
There are 16 beds - with bedding and bath towels provided based on number of people. There are 8 bedrooms (4 cabins & 4 treehouses) that can comfortably sleep 2 people per room. A wooden deck that is an ideal space for hosting meditation, yoga, dance or drama workshops. For the cabins there are 2 freestanding bathrooms with open-air showers. The treehouses each have a toilet and basin on their front decks, with 2 showers located in the forest next to them. There is now an enclosed lounge next to the kitchen and dining area - a cozy spot with couches and a fireplace for bad weather.
Standard Rates:
Self catering rate R700pppn
Minimum group size of 10 people & minimum 2 night stay
Firewood @ R350 for whole stay
Please Note:
• Midweek bookings (Mon-Thur, excl. public holidays & December) are not required to meet the minimum 10 people requirement, however, for groups of 5 or less, the rate will be R1000pppn.
• Children under 12 not allowed.
• Deposit of R7000 to secure booking.
• Rates based on a two-night booking.
• Above prices are for 2025.
• The 2026 rate is R770pppn
• Viewings can usually be arranged on available weekdays.
• Rates include 15% VAT.
• Bedding, towels, tea, coffee, sugar and soap provided.
Services:
If required Bush Camp bookings can include vegetarian catering for groups of 10 people or more. The menu will be designed according to your requirements. The meals will be delivered at your requested times. Please request the catering pricelist when making your booking enquiry. Catering does not include staff to clean the dishes.
Self-catering - does not include staff to clean dishes and the kitchen.
Massages & Spa Treatments can be arranged on request. We have partnered with a local mobile-spa to provide this service.
Firewood is provided at a rate of R350 per night.
Cell reception peaks at 4G in some spots, but can be unreliable.
Wi-Fi is available at the Bush Camp. Thunder storms and power outages do sometimes affect the towers and cause outages. The speed is good enough for streaming and video calls, though we highly recommend a device-free stay.
Photo Gallery
We've selected some of our favourite photos to showcase the house, accommodation and other features. We have also selected pictures showing the different seasons, which each have their own charm. Check out our feed on Instagram.
Contact Us
Bush Camp bookings are made by email only.
Please check the calendar shown here to see if the date you want is booked or available. Colour-bars show the booked dates.
When contacting us please indicate the venue you are interested in, the dates you would like, the size of the group and catering requirements (if any).
bookings@sima-kade.co.za
Our Surroundings
The Sima Kade valley has a few good walks, or short hikes, along with a rock pool and mini-waterfall. The beauty of the valley lies in its secluded habitat of plants, animals and trees, enclosed by cliffs and a sloping valley that leads to the bubbling natural stream.
Magaliesburg has a variety of activities and adventures, from hikes, cycling/running trails, game drives, balloon rides, historical sites, markets, restaurants and breweries.
There is a decently stocked Super Spar (grocery store) in Magaliesburg town - 10 minutes away.
Lanseria Airport: 30mins
OR Tambo: 1hr 30mins