Outdoor education and adventure camps in the Tulbagh Valley, one hour from Cape Town. Ranked #1 for school camps in the Western Cape.
Something happens to learners when you take them out of a desk and into a fynbos landscape. They lead when they wouldn't in class. They listen when they usually don't. They discover things about themselves and each other that no curriculum can teach directly — but that underpin everything it's trying to achieve.
Our programmes are designed around this insight, working with your school's specific outcomes — whether that's building cohesion in a new grade group, developing leadership in matrics, or simply giving learners a meaningful outdoor experience they'll remember for years.
Every programme is facilitated and linked to real learning outcomes. Tell us your grade, group size and goals and we'll design the right day.
Guided fynbos walks, water cycle activities and biodiversity studies on our property and its boundary with the adjacent nature reserve. Learners work alongside our land team on real restoration tasks that connect our property to the reserve.
All gradesObstacle courses, navigation trails, rope activities and problem-solving challenges. Builds resilience, communication and trust in a safe, facilitated environment.
All gradesStructured leadership activities for prefect bodies, SRC groups and matric classes. Includes reflection, goal-setting and peer feedback frameworks.
Grade 4–12Mindfulness in nature, creative reflection and group storytelling activities. Well suited to wellbeing days, wellness weeks or groups navigating a transition.
All gradesMulti-day residential programmes combining structured activities with free time on the reserve, campfire evenings and shared meals. The most transformative format.
All gradesTell us your grade, group size and specific outcomes — we'll design a bespoke programme from scratch. Most popular for schools with very specific curriculum or pastoral needs.
All gradesWe've had the privilege of hosting a wide range of groups over the years — including organisations supporting children on the autism spectrum. Each group is different, and we plan every camp around what their learners actually need.
Before any camp, we work with your leaders to understand the group — the pace, the environment, the things that matter for your learners.
Our space is quiet, secure and away from the noise of the city — an environment that suits groups who need room to settle.
Our facilitators are experienced and our programmes adapt. Whatever your group looks like, we'll make sure they feel safe and included.
All packages are quoted per learner with educator rates available. Minimum group sizes apply. Transport not included.
Up to 4 hours · morning or afternoon
Up to 8 hours · includes lunch
1–3 nights · fully inclusive
"The learners came back completely different. Teachers who have been doing camps for 20 years said it was the best they'd experienced. The setting, the facilitation, the food — everything was exceptional.
Share your dates, grade and group size and we'll send you a detailed proposal within 24 hours. Educator site visits welcome.
Request a ProposalWaterval hosts school and student camps for Grade 4 through Grade 12, as well as university and college groups. Programmes are designed for specific age groups.
We offer day camps, one-night and two-night residential camps, covering environmental education, adventure and team challenge, leadership development and life skills.
Yes. We have hosted groups including organisations supporting children on the autism spectrum, and we plan every camp with your leaders around what your learners need.
Yes. Overnight camps include 24-hour supervision, with both our experienced facilitators and accompanying educators present throughout.