With the frantic pace of life in the 21st century, many people are longing for a stay on a secluded, beautiful farm where they can escape from all the noise and chaos of city life. Frog Mountain Getaway is an 80-hectare farm in the Langeberg Mountains near Swellendam and is just what is recommended for worn-out souls. The farm is waiting to welcome you, where you can become one with nature and have your equilibrium restored. What’s on offer at…
What a wonderful way to spend time in this magnificent part of South Africa. The exquisite Wilgewandel Holiday Farm is 25km outside of Oudtshoorn and very close to the world famous Cango Caves. When you stay here you’re in for a jolly good time where you’ll be able to enjoy wonderful farmfare. The farm also offers activities and programmes that are specially geared towards schools and church groups. It’s also a very popular venue for children’s parties. There are…
Sometimes, you have to wonder if you will ever be able to get away on holiday. With holiday accommodation in South Africa becoming so expensive, it can be marvellous to come across budget getaways in South Africa. One of these is Klein Nektar Cottage on a wine and olive farm in Montagu, just 175km from Cape Town. The pet-friendly farm accommodation offers lots of activities for you to enjoy, such as mountain biking, bird watching, rock climbing, hiking and much…
Seweweekspoort is a breathtaking mountain pass in the Klein Swartberg mountains. The route actually connects the towns of Ladismith and Laingsburg, Seweweekspoort is a hidden gem that showcases the raw splendour of the Karoo. Nestled at the foot of the Klein Swartberg mountains, near Seweweekspoort, is the wonderful, relaxing Fluisterbosch farm. Let’s take a look at what you can expect from this amazing farm, which is about 65 kilometers from Laingsburg and a little closer to Ladismith. Contact Details: Farm…
Twenty kilometers from Oudtshoorn and 40km from the Cango Caves, you’ll find Thabile Lodge which provides stressed out South Africans with a peaceful farm experience and magnificent views of the Swartberg. The name ‘Thabile’ means ‘Place of Happiness’ and you’ll certainly be happy and relaxed while staying at this beautiful place, after all its a multi-award winning place. The farm runs like a true farm, from milking of cows to ostriches to horses and making of cheese. Breakfasts are served…
Some places in South Africa are just so darn beautiful that they give you gooseflesh. Swartberg Country Manor is like that. It nestles deep in the heart of the Klein Karoo on the farm Voorbedacht. The exquistely beautiful Swartberg Mountains are therapy for any stressed-out guests who escape to this farm to regain their equilibrium. Simple country pleasures like long walks, Karoo meals, and lazy hours will have you just wishing that you could just stay a little longer. Who…
We’ve all experienced driving through the Karoo, stopping alongside the road for a snack and marvelling at the farm dam, the sheep and the windmill as its catches a gust of wind and creaks as it spins. This is the magic of the Karoo, and De Zeekoe Guest Farm is a 2000-hectare bio-diversified farm which is magnificently located between the Swartberg- and Outeniqua Mountains. The farm is just 7 km from the ostrich capital, Oudtshoorn, as is in fact opposite…