Canvas Collective Africa: Unforgettable Luxury Glamping Experience in the Heart of Nature
Discover the Perfect Blend of Camping and Comfort with Canvas Collective's Unique Glamping Concept Born from Philanthropy and Innovation
We love sleeping in tents. It feels so much closer to nature. We’re not always that keen on struggling with tents and tentpoles though, which is why Canvas Collective Africa’s offering comes as a welcome camping – or rather, five-star glamping – solution.
Canvas Collective’s luxury glamping concept was born during the Covid-19 lockdown when Samara Stern and Dez Lundy met at the non-profit Ladles of Love feeding scheme. One could say philanthropy and innovation brought these two together, resulting in a glamping experience like no other.
Luxurious tent stays
Stepping into our canvas home for the evening left us speechless. It’s hard to imagine that so much luxury can be packed into a pop-up tent. All ten tents are stylishly furnished with everything – from a king-sized bed and Nespresso machine to a fan for hot days and electric blankets for cold evenings. Each tent also has its own flushable, portable toilet, as well as a shower with hot water.
The Field Kitchen
The Field Kitchen is an impressive mobile glass, steel, and canvas restaurant that affords diners a breath-taking view of the valley below. In this full-on restaurant with its professional kitchen, chef Trudy prepares fine dining meals you would expect to indulge in at some of the best restaurants in South Africa. Using locally sourced ingredients, each dish is conscientiously created to curious glampers’ delight.
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Things to do
Days at Canvas Collective start slow. After a Mimosa-complemented breakfast in bed, we went exploring. There’s plenty to do in and around the Hemel-en-Aarde camp. In addition to enjoying the beautiful scenery around your tent, you can go hiking on the farm and on hot summer days, the farm dam is the most tranquil spot to cool off in. After our swim, we enjoyed a delicious waterside picnic for lunch. If the short walk to the farm dam is too far you, there’s always the option of cooling off in the camp’s splash pool with a G&T in hand. For those feeling less adventurous, Samara’s introduction to baking Challah is a must.
Should you feel the urge to explore beyond the Hemel-en-Aarde Canvas Collective camp (which we didn’t) the valley is a treasure trove of things to do. Whether you are an art lover, a wine enthusiast or an adventurer, you are sure to find something that will tickle your fancy. Onrus Beach is also just a short drive away for those keen on a bush-and-beach experience.
