Welcome to
OENA Escapes
With us it is all about family. This business was built from the ground up on the Badenhorst family farm that is still run by the family today. Our roots run deep and our business model is tried and tested. Let’s make you part of our family.
Our Portfolio
The OENA portfolio now includes not only Kam’Bati River Resort, AfriCamps at Kam’Bati, but also the five star Jan Harmsgat Country House, Mardouw Country House, the luxury family home Country Paradise House, EndCliff Safari Lodge, The Glen, Moffid’s Place and Sibani Lodge.
Kam’Bati River Resort
Award winning campsite on the banks of the Breede River near Swellendam, offering Camping, Glamping & Self Catering Accommodation.
Jan Harmsgat Country House
5-Star country guest house with exclusive double, twin & family rooms, and honeymoon suite. Located on a 680-hectare working farm producing single-block JHG Wines.
Mardouw Country House
The Country House is perfect for your 50th or 60th birthday celebration. Get 5 couples together for an intimate country escape.
Sibani Lodge
The getaway you’ve been looking for. Choose your accommodation type: Main Lodge, Royal Cottages, Sibani Hills, Luxury Tents or Urban Safari Tents.
Country Paradise House
Tastefully decorated luxury guesthouse in Swellendam, walking distance from museums and restaurants.
Moffid’s Place
Homely guesthouse accommodation near Swellendam in the Overberg, offering panoramic views of the Langeberg mountains and The Glen stud farm.
The Glen
The jewel of them all, inspired by a famous novel is one of the original historic farms that boasts a beautifully preserved and restored Cape Dutch mansion in the Swellendam district in the Overberg.
EndCliff Safari Lodge
Enjoy game safaris and the Big Five at Legend Golf and Safari Resort in the Entabeni Safari Conservancy in the Waterberg.
Our Story
What started as a humble caravan park next to the Breederiver on the Badenhorst family farm turned into the Overbergs most awarded resort and glamping hot spot – Kam’Bati River Resort. This laid the foundation to take on other properties, estates and hotels to be managed with the same expertise and personal approach as is needed in a very competitive market.
Luxurious Accommodation
OENA oversees manages your stay in self-catering Luxury Guesthouses & Farmstay, Boutique Hotel, Glamping, Camping & Caravanning stays in Swellendam.
Dining in style
OENA offers exclusive and bespoke dining experiences for all lovers of good food and wine and brings these experiences right to you. Restaurants are on and offsite.
The OENA Day Spa
OENA DAY SPA is set within tranquil greenery and breath-taking views of the Langeberg mountains with clear skies and wide-open spaces situated on our beautiful Jan Harmsgat Country Estate.
Safari Experience
OENA arranges day out safaris to Marloth Nature Reserve and other private safari game parks in and around Swellendam. Sunset night drives are also available.
Weddings & Functions
OENA’s blend of great warm hospitality and delicious menu offering creates the perfect setting for your wedding, celebration or meeting.
Farm drives
OENA takes you on a Backlands Farm Tour where you can enjoy a sunset picnic and wine tasting in the countryside, or take a drive through the winelands and explore nature reserves.
Latest Specials
See what discounts OENA can offer you on accommodation and activities in any of their properties across South Africa.
Latest Reviews
A pleasant and personal welcome when we arrived. Francois the general manager, is very helpful, friendly and goes out of his way to make guests feel special. All the staff are super friendly. Very tasteful rooms with everything you need. The surroundings and setting of the accommodation is beautiful.
Lesley N
A pleasant and personal welcome when we arrived. Francois the general manager, is very helpful, friendly and goes out of his way to make guests feel special. All the staff are super friendly. Very tasteful rooms with everything you need. The surroundings and setting of the accommodation is beautiful.
Lesley N
Blog
Keep up to date with guest reviews and whats happening in any of the OENA properties across South Africa.
Historical charm at Jan Harmsgat Country House, Swellendam
On our recent weekend to Mardouw Country House near Swellendam we also found ourselves spending quite a bit...
JAN HARMSGAT, AN ABSOLUTE GEM IN THE OVERBERG
The past few days at Jan Harmsgat is exactly what we needed. The 5-star country estate delivers on every...
A countryside escape at Mardouw Country House, Swellendam
This past year has meant many changes, not least of which has been the curtailing of travel – a great...
Keeping you safe
While South Africa is currently in lockdown we want to ensure our guests that we are doing everything in our power to use this time to deep clean our properties and putting prosedures in place to keep you safe while staying with us at any one of our properties and estates.
Food for thought and elephants
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#5 Top Tips for travelling with kids
We know how daunting it can be to pack, plan and execute a family holiday without any hiccups. Therefore we...
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