Graaff Reinet is known as the gem of the Karoo and for good reason, after all it lies on the curve of the Sundays River and its that beautiful 1886 Dutch Reformed Church in the centre of the town which attracts travellers like a beacon to the town. But that isn’t all and visitors to the town are in for a treat with all that’s offered here. The good restaurants, monuments, museums and nature reserves will have you wishing you…
We have all longed to spend a holiday on a true South African farm and Ganora is an exquisite sheep farm situated in the foothills of the Snow Berg Range. It is also close to Nieu Bethesda and the famous Owl House. The beauty of the Karoo has made this farm a most sought-after and unique wedding venue. The team at Ganora Guest Farm goes out of their way to ensure your wedding will be utterly and completely unforgettable. It…
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 numerous…
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…
If your children have never experienced a farm stay, they’re missing out and so are you. We’re living in a world gone mad today, and getting to stay on a farm such as Ricky’s Drift can restore some equilibrium again, The wonderful farm is chemical-free and off the grid. You won’t find any terrible load shedding at this lovely place. Hikers and walkers will love the 10km of hiking trails through pristine veldt, and mountain paths. Anyone interested in medicinal…
The awesome Rooiheuwel Holiday Farm is situated at the foothills of the Nuveld Mountains in the Great Karoo. You could say that the closest town would be Beaufort West. The farm offers its lucky visitors fantastic outdoor activities that will ensure there’s never a dull moment. There are fantastic 4×4 routes, fabulous hiking trails, cycling, horse riding, swimming, mountain bike riding, birding, as well as hunting. This place is also pet-friendly. How awesome it can be to order and enjoy…
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…
