- Kouga Wilderness -
Kouga
Wilderness(South Africa) is easily accessible via main route from either Port Elizabeth
or Cape Town via the N2 and connects to the R62 (Route 62) wich leads to the Langkloof.
A wilderness experience is offered in the Kouga Mountains on the farm of Nico and Melodie Ferreira, wich borders Baviaanskloof.
Visitors and adventurers are invited to visit the farm Kleinrivier where
the family has been farming since 1815. Leopards, Lynx and other wildlife
can be observed in the surrounding mountains and dense valleys.
Numerous
adventure activities are offered like hiking, abseiling, 4 x 4 routes, kloofing
and mountain bike routes. 4 x 4 Routes will test the climbing abilities
of your vehicle and the nerves of the driver. These roads lead to some of the
most spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. Abseil Leopard Rock (Instructor on request) or explore several other climbs
in the area.
Farming activities on this sheep and fruit farm can be observed at close
quarters and is particularly interesting during harvesting time from December
till mid- February when sun-drying of fruit is in progress.
Swim
in natural crystal clear pools or in our freshwater swimming pool on the
terrain, or try catching Black Bass in nearby Kouga River. Explore the mountain
streams in search for the rare and nearly extinct redwing fish or the very
scarce, indigenous Galaxias Zebratus, peculiar to this area or identify
some of the variety of birds seen on the farm such as the Fish eagle, Knysna-
and Vleiloerie.
Accommodation
is provided in a fully-equipped, self-catering farmhouse for up to 12 people
as well as a 6 site camping area under shady oak trees overlooking one of
the citrus orchards.
Enjoy the peace on the river bank of our newly added "river chalet". This lovely chalet offers accommodation for up to 5 people, it is fully equipped and self-catering. It is also suitable for wheelchair users.
If you have the spirit of a true survivor,
come and enjoy the "bush camp".
It is situated beside the river with 3 campsites and a chemical toilet.
Eskom power is supplied at both the campsite, the guesthouse and the river chalet.
The main campsite has its own ablution block with power points.