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4X4 TRAILS |
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Sukkelpoort:
 extreme 4x4’ing
initiated by Garden route 4X4 Club
Rating 3
trail runs along a narrow kloof
5 km, 3 hours
joins abseil trail for 4km
follow beautiful mountain route back
beautiful scenery
whole route will take you about 4 hours to complete
Blouberg trail:
3 km up a mountain
last part, fairly steep up to 45 degrees
home to the famous “Honey Bush Tee” tree
beautiful views
1.5 hours to complete
Kouga river trail:
runs from farmhouse over the mountain to the Kouga river
enjoy the sandbanks of the river
“Black Bass” fishing
excellent place to laze for the day and make a braai
7km to river, 20 minutes
return via same route, or join main road back to farm
Abseil trail:
8km, 1.5hour retour route
see the highest peak in the area, Smuts Berg Peak
see Tsitsikamma mountain range
drive till the top of the abseil rock |
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ABSEILING
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CLIFFHANGING |
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Beginner’s Rock:
18 meters high
under guidance of a professional abseil instructor
abseil equipment is provided
abseil on demand (at least 8 people)
R50 p.p.p. abseil
Leopard’s Rock:
Overlooking the camping area
80 meters
for the advanced abseilee
under guidance of a professional abseil instructor
R 100 p.p.p. abseil
abseil equipment is provided
a ½ hour hiking trail leads to the top\bottom
abseil on request (at least 8 people)
Rock climbing:
at Leopard’s Rock
mountain club members plotted 35 different routes
there are 4 bolted routes
bring own mountaineering equipment
a½ hour hiking trail leads to the top/ bottom |
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BIRD WATCHING |
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over 70 species to be found here
from the majestic Black Eagle to the tiny Cape White-eye
come and explore for yourself |
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CAMPING |
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underneath big old Oak trees
nearly 1 hectare lawn available for camping
electricity
8 campsites, 6 people per site
ablution block, with 4 showers, warm water, very neat!
braai’s available on the site
natural swimming pool
upright freezer on site
wood provided
for prices consult the Pricelist |
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CARAVAN |
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on site caravan
space for 4 people
fully equipped with bedding, cutlery and crockery
self- catering |
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MOUNTAIN BIKING |
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bring own mountain bike
can be done on all mountain passes and 4x4 trails |
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FISHING |
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Black Bass in the Kouga River
bring own fishing rod |
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FRUIT: |
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Apricots:
there are mainly 2 cultivators on the farm, namely Cape Babeco
and Soldone, which is used in the drying process.
the whole process takes place from December till February
and can be observed when on the farm.
homemade Jam are made from the Cape Babeco, and
can be bought at R20 per bottle.
Oranges:
there are mainly one cultivar on the farm, namely the “Cape Navel”
the picking process takes place during June/July |
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HIKING TRAILS: |
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Round the mountain hiking trail:
an easy trail, recommended for older people
1½ km long circle route
Waterfall hiking trail:
nature lover’s paradise offering lots of surprises
a 3 km circle route of about 3 hour
follows a waterfall stream up an indigenous forest
waterfalls, indigenous pristine forest, “Ratelberg”
the forest offers a wide variety of trees
Abseil hiking trail:
on the doorstep of the guesthouse
easy hiking conditions, up and down the abseil mountain
experience the sunset from the top
45 minutes casual walk to the top
popular even for elderly people
Koos-se-bos-hiking trail: " Cycad route "
a 15 km retour route, can easily be done within 6-8 hours
hiking trail follows a perennial river through a natural forest
untouched indigenous forest surrounded by steep cliffs
only a few mountaineers ever have explored this kloof
from the guesthouse a 45 minute walk to the secret forest
a 3 hours route through the forest
a must for the adventurer and layman explorers
* Features on the trail
rock paintings
the botanist and birdwatchers mecca
Knysna Loerie
abundance of endangered “Cycad trees”
home to the very rare Red Fin and Cape Galaxias
the biggest and tallest “Yellow Wood Tree”
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GUESTHOUSE |
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built in the old farm style
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
kitchen, living/sitting room
sleeping space for 12 people
house is fully equipped
self-cater (bring own food)
catering on request
lovely fire-place for the winter
lovely outside stoop with braai
wood provided
natural swimming pool
for prices consult the Pricelist |
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SHEEP |
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newborns are arriving from April and can be spotted |
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SWIMMING |
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can be done in a natural pool
can also be done in the river pools |
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LAPA |
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100 m²
8 wooden tables inside 12 can be seated
flame braai
normal braai
self-cater bar
ideal for corporate events and weddings
wood provided |
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ROOIBAARD RALLY |
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started off in 2005
named after the owner, Nico Ferreira
happens once a year, and is a great hit!
motorbike, quad and 4x4 rally
don’t miss out on Melodie Ferreira’s famous potato salad
and the lovely food that goes along with that
contact the owner for further details
Click here to go directly to the ROOIBAARD RALLY page
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Plant life |
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there is a big variety of plant life
Click here to DOWNLOAD a Summary of Plants u can expect |
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