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Leave Amsterdam for a half-day detour to Berlicum and the Netherlands’ only working camel dairy. Meet the camels, learn about camel milk production, and taste a rare dairy product in an accessible, family-friendly farm setting.
Leave Amsterdam for a half-day detour to Berlicum and the Netherlands’ only working camel dairy. Meet the camels, learn about camel milk production, and taste a rare dairy product in an accessible, family-friendly farm setting.
You roll out of Amsterdam onto flat Dutch farmland, the horizon low and precise, and the minibus eases onto a lane lined with dairy fields. Within an hour the landscape shifts from urban grey to clipped pasture and you see them—tall, patient camels framed against a low winter sky—an unexpected sight in North Brabant.
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Operated by Euro Business Taxi · Berlicum, North Brabant
You roll out of Amsterdam onto flat Dutch farmland, the horizon low and precise, and the minibus eases onto a lane lined with dairy fields. Within an hour the landscape shifts from urban grey to clipped pasture and you see them—tall, patient camels framed against a low winter sky—an unexpected sight in North Brabant.
Kamelenmelkerij Smits is the Netherlands' only active camel dairy, a modern experiment in animal husbandry set inside centuries-old Dutch agricultural country. The region’s clay-rich soils and reclaimed polders shaped the broad fields; local farmers adapted with mixed livestock and specialty products. At the farm a guide explains camel biology and the milking cycle, places the animals in cultural context—camel dairying in Europe is recent, driven by niche demand for milk with unique protein and vitamin profiles—and invites a guided tasting of chilled camel milk.
The experience blends hands-on animal time with straightforward education: feeding demonstrations, hygienic milking practices, and Q&A about processing. The setting is accessible and family-friendly, with short, level walking between pens and the tasting area.
Practical notes: allow 4–6 hours for pickup, farm visit, and return; wear closed-toe shoes and a light, windproof layer; bring a camera and be ready for close animal encounters. Respect the animals—no sudden movements, follow staff instructions, and avoid outside food near the pens. The tour runs year-round, is wheelchair-accessible, and makes a surprising half-day detour from Amsterdam for travelers curious about alternative dairying and rural Dutch life.
Expect approximately 4–6 hours total, including private transport to Berlicum, a 90–150 minute farm visit, and return to Amsterdam.
Yes—this tour is family-friendly and the operator lists wheelchair-accessible surfaces and vehicle options; confirm specific needs when booking.
Yes, a guided tasting is included; camel milk differs from cow's milk but can still trigger dairy allergies—inform staff if you have allergies.
Berlicum is about a 45–75 minute drive east-southeast of Amsterdam depending on traffic; this tour includes private air-conditioned transport with pickup in Amsterdam.
Euro Business Taxi operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You roll out of Amsterdam onto flat Dutch farmland, the horizon low and precise, and the minibus eases onto a lane lined with dairy fields. Within an hour the landscape shifts from urban grey to clipped pasture and you see them—tall, patient camels framed against a low winter sky—an unexpected sight in North Brabant.
You roll out of Amsterdam onto flat Dutch farmland, the horizon low and precise, and the minibus eases onto a lane lined with dairy fields. Within an hour the landscape shifts from urban grey to clipped pasture and you see them—tall, patient camels framed against a low winter sky—an unexpected sight in North Brabant.
Kamelenmelkerij Smits is the Netherlands' only active camel dairy, a modern experiment in animal husbandry set inside centuries-old Dutch agricultural country. The region’s clay-rich soils and reclaimed polders shaped the broad fields; local farmers adapted with mixed livestock and specialty products. At the farm a guide explains camel biology and the milking cycle, places the animals in cultural context—camel dairying in Europe is recent, driven by niche demand for milk with unique protein and vitamin profiles—and invites a guided tasting of chilled camel milk.
The experience blends hands-on animal time with straightforward education: feeding demonstrations, hygienic milking practices, and Q&A about processing. The setting is accessible and family-friendly, with short, level walking between pens and the tasting area.
Practical notes: allow 4–6 hours for pickup, farm visit, and return; wear closed-toe shoes and a light, windproof layer; bring a camera and be ready for close animal encounters. Respect the animals—no sudden movements, follow staff instructions, and avoid outside food near the pens. The tour runs year-round, is wheelchair-accessible, and makes a surprising half-day detour from Amsterdam for travelers curious about alternative dairying and rural Dutch life.