Once you arrive at Trymore Cottage, a sumptuous tea awaits you and then you can go on a tour of the farm’s fossil collection. It’s difficult to say which time of the year is best to visit Wellwood Farm, but one thing is for sure, nature has got some wonderful surprises for you whenever you’re there. The Merino stud farm itself is a true South African Karoo farm, which is 30km north of Graaff Reinet. It is an ideal stop-over…
What could be nicer than escaping the mad, chaotic world we live in to a beautiful Karoo farm near Middelburg in the Cape? The beautiful farm setting of Erin is guaranteed to rejuvenate and re-energize you. The fabulous, peaceful views of the Karoo will soothe you, and you’ll wish you could stay longer. Erin is close to Middelburg, off the N9 between Middelburg and Graaff-Reinet. The farm is both pet- and child-friendly. Let’s see what you can expect at Erin…
Colesberg is a charming Karoo town in the Northern Cape. Many travellers look to make it their stop-over place between Gauteng and the Western- or Eastern Cape. Tzamenkomst forms part of Gariep Eco Reserve, and the Tzamenkomst River Lodge isn’t in Colesberg but about 25km outside of the Karoo town. It offers visitors an amazing overnight stop. We take a look at what you can expect from this splendid northern cape lodge as it nestles against the Orange River. Contact…
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…
Once you’ve experienced the beauty of the Karoo, you’ll want to return. The lovely Victorian farmhouse, The Retreat, is luxuriously comfortable 4-star accommodation set in 560 ha of the Groenfontein Valley Conservancy, which borders on the Swartberg Nature Reserve. You’ll love the typical Karoo farmhouse – the wooden floors, the fireplaces, the big verandah, and the mountains. At The Retreat, you’ll also enjoy that wonderful Karoo hospitality as you enjoy your coffee in the morning, taking in that fresh aroma…
X-Ventures Family Break Away isn’t just a great holiday destination, but it’s also great for things such as team building. It’s situated about 9 km from Beaufort West which is a town in the Karoo area of the Western Cape. X-Ventures is a great place to stay when you want a break in nature. Apart from the self-catering units, X-Ventures also offers guests super amping and caravan sites. So let’s take a look at what you can expect from the…
Jakhalsdans is a fabulous place for anyone looking to enjoy time on a true South African farm. In fact, Jakhalsdans is a working sheep and game farm, and the excellent guesthouse offers everything that adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts will love. When you see the beauty of Jakhalsdans, you look at it as a beacon of light in the stark Karoo landscape. Certainly, the lovely gardens attract a whole lot of birdlife. But let’s look at what you can expect from…