Situated just 30 km from Cape Town in Melkbosstrand, Ou Skip Holiday Resort offers a serene escape along the stunning Cape West Coast.
This popular 3-star resort, graded by the SA Grading Council, is a haven for both local and international visitors seeking a break from city life.
Located just steps away from the Atlantic Ocean, guests can enjoy direct access to the beach, making it an ideal destination for families, nature lovers, and adventure seekers alike.
Accommodation Options
Ou Skip is one of the largest caravan parks in the Western Cape, offering a wide range of accommodation to suit every preference. With 206 level grassed caravan and tent sites, campers can set up in shaded areas surrounded by trees and shrubs. Each stand is equipped with electricity and nearby water points, ensuring a comfortable stay. Five neat ablution blocks provide hot and cold water, showers, baths, sculleries, and laundry facilities.
For those who prefer a more traditional camping experience, bush camps are also available, offering a rustic atmosphere with easy access to the same well-maintained amenities.
If camping isn’t for you, Ou Skip also offers 86 permanent tented campsites that are fully self-catering, as well as 12 self-catering chalets. Each chalet is fully equipped, providing guests with everything they need to enjoy a hassle-free holiday.
Family-Friendly Activities
Ou Skip Holiday Resort is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, offering a range of activities that cater to all ages. The resort features a half-size Olympic swimming pool with a separate kiddies’ pool, providing hours of fun for the whole family. Children can enjoy the play area, which includes swings, jungle gyms, slides, and trampolines, while the resort’s putt-putt course and games room—complete with a pool table and television—add to the fun.
For those looking to explore the nearby ocean, fishing, kite surfing, windsurfing, and traditional surfing are all popular activities along the coast. The Dikkop and Grysbok hiking trails, located just north of the resort in the Koeberg Nature Reserve, offer scenic walks through sandy beaches, cliffs, and dune landscapes, home to abundant wildlife including springbok, eland, zebra, and various bird species. Visitors can also explore the reserve on a bicycle or take a short drive to the famous West Coast National Park, located 50 km north of the resort.
Additional Facilities
Ou Skip is equipped with a range of facilities designed to make your stay as comfortable as possible. A convenience store is stocked with necessities during the busy season, and the resort has its own gas refill station. The main hall, which seats 200 people, and the conference center, which seats 50, are perfect for events and functions. The resort also boasts 24-hour gate security and security patrols, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all guests.
A Convenient Location
One of the resort’s key attractions is its proximity to Cape Town and the surrounding areas. Just 300 metres from the beach, Ou Skip allows guests to enjoy the West Coast’s natural beauty with ease. For golfers, the Atlantic Beach Country Club is just a 10-minute drive away, offering an 18-hole course surrounded by a fynbos reserve. For more adventurous campers, the nearby Atlantis sand dunes provide the perfect spot for sandboarding, quad biking, and extreme 4×4 driving.
If you’re in the mood for a leisurely day out, the nearby Paarl and Stellenbosch winelands offer the chance to sample some of the Cape’s finest wines.
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