We invite you to come visit our little slice of Sanctuary, our very own heaven on earth, for a completely back to mother earth experience, to leave your hectic city life behind and to come re-ground yourself and reconnect to nature and yourself, on our working farm.
The Gaia Sanctuary is for nature lovers, and Eco warriors, set along the banks of the Breede River, with breathtaking views of the Langeberg Mountain Range, and the most magical sunsets you have ever seen. Perfect for romantic weekends away or family getaways.
Our farm is situated in Buffeljagsrivier, Western Cape, a 20 minute drive from the Swellendam town centre, a mere 2 hours from George and 2.5 hours from Cape Town.
Come visit for the day, or choose to stay in our off grid campsite, or our gorgeous and bespoke A-frame cabin, or our boho bell tents with river views. We are pet friendly, after all, what would a holiday be without your best friend.
Book your special occasion or event for an unforgettable experience and beautiful setting. Or choose to attend one of our beautifully curated healing retreats. Either way we know you will leave feeling refreshed and revitalised.
EXCELLENT rating
Based on 27 reviewsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a place Its piece of heaven on earth And lots of activities Shahab Asghari2025-03-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. super empfehlung, wir kommen gerne wieder. danke euch. udo Riedmann2025-03-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This place was amazing! We stayed in a river cabin which was very comfortable and neat. We spent most of our time on the beautiful deck due to the heat. The Breede River runs through it so lots of places for swimming. Taryn, the owner made sure our stay was good by checking in from time to time. Ice and wood is on sale. Edson the gardener and Grace the cleaning lady was always friendly and helpful. Was very peaceful just the way we like it! Definitely worth a visit. Eileen Arnold2025-03-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great camping site - peaceful and tranquil, clean ablutions. The hosts provide drinking water, and the ability to purchase wood, eco friendly fire lighters and ice which is a welcome in the heat. The river is abundant and suitable for swimming. Highly recommend for a visit as a couple family or solo. Taha Versi2025-03-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Everything about Gaia Sanctuary was magnificent. The place, the people, the ethos and the community they have created. Highly recommended for a connection back to self and earth! Amanda Russo2025-03-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great location with a river right in front of the accommodations. Facilities are clean, modern and functional. Our kids loved it. Nicola Malvicini2025-03-04Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a wonderful, very memorable glamping experience! Thank you :) Holly Kelly2025-01-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best riverside campground in the western cape 2 Blocks Off Grid2024-12-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We've camped at Gaia twice. Our first visit was on a rainy weekend but it was still absolutely wonderful to be there. Being right next to the glorious Breë river is simply stunning. We stayed in the glamping tent, which was luxurious and beautiful. All the amenities of the campsite are top notch! They fully equip you when you opt for the glamping option. Our second stay was on a very warm weekend so we finally got to swim in the river. Magical! We camped in our own tent this time, and it was just as great. I will go back time and again. Gaia is amazing. Jana Ferreira2024-02-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What an amazing place! Completely off the grid. Very serene and peaceful. Lot's to keep the kids busy. We will be back. Jason Thorne2024-01-17Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Our Glampsite is situated on the Breede River, just 20km outside of Swellendam, with breathtaking views of the Langeberg mountain range, the most magical sunsets over the river, and has all you ever needed for an off grid glamping experience, to reconnect with nature and leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized.
We will offer a wide array of healing retreats & workshops from yoga, Pilates, breathwork, meditations, cocao ceremonies, crystal healing, energy healing, and plant medicines.
Healing Retreats set outdoors in nature, hearing the river flowing past and sounds of nature; we also host retreats set in our Milkwood forest.