THE BEST DEEP DUNK
The cement dam
Our irrigation dam is the best deep dunk on the farm. It also waters the pecan nut trees, so cool off, float a while and take in the mountains around you.
THINGS TO DO
Not just a route through
Hike, swim, spot eagles, find ancient rock art. Or do nothing at all.
SLOW DAYS ON THE FARM
Some of the best plans
are no plans
Quietude, clear air, sweet water, magnificent mountain views and a million stars at night. Most guests find the days fill themselves.
- Sit by the fire
- Watch the stars
- Braai under the open sky
- Swim in the dam
- Cool off in the cement dam
- Outdoor hot shower
- Nap on the swing
- Scrabble, puzzles and board games
- Ride a bicycle around the farm
- Listen to the birds
- Take photographs
- Curl up with a good book
- Cook a slow potjie on the fire
WATER ON THE FARM
Two dams,
one hot afternoon
When the kloof heats up, there are two places to cool off.
PURE FOUNTAIN WATER
The earth dam
Filled with pure fountain water and shaded by big old trees. Swim, sit on the bank with a book, or stay for the evening light on the cliffs.
HIKING TRAILS ON THE FARM
Three trails,
three moods
All our trails are marked on our trail app.
Download it before you arrive, as there's no signal in the kloof.
CLIMB TO THE TOP
Orrelpype
Hike to the top of the farm's conglomerate rock formation for wide views over the mountains and all the way down the kloof.
AN EASIER WALK
Crocodile's Back
A gentler walk with views of an old Willowmore cedar. If you're feeling brave, scramble along the rocky "back" itself.
STEEP & DEMANDING
Ou Beeste-Paadjie
The old cattle trail climbs steeply to the top of the farm's mountain and links up with Orrelpype. A proper workout, with views to match.
Keep your eyes open
The farm borders the Baviaans Nature Reserve, so wildlife moves freely across the land. Ask us for our farm bird list before you arrive.
- Fontein-Dam Water birds & terrapins
- The cliffs A resident pair of black eagles
- The mountain Klipspringer & wild horses
- The kloof Kudu & the odd reedbuck
- Underfoot Leopard tortoises
Stories in the rock
The farm holds rare, ancient San rock paintings. We're happy to arrange a guided visit on request, so just ask when you book.
After good rains, seasonal waterfalls and rivers come alive across the kloof. It's well worth a walk to see them.
GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY
Join in with farm life
Farm life
Help feed the animals in the morning and at sundown, bottle-feed the lambs in season, or hop on for a tractor ride.
Creative workshops
On request, join a creative workshop and use natural materials from the land to make art or crafts to take home.
Lend a hand
Plant a tree with Mark, prune invasive bush or pull a few weeds, and see the restoration up close.
LOW-SEASON SPECIAL · 25% OFF
Green Hearts
Green Hearts
& Hands
Help us restore the farm, and we'll take 25% off your stay.
- Green Hearts Bring trees or plants from our list
- Green Hands About 12 hours of bush clearing over 2–3 days
- Minimum 2 people, 3 nights
- Stays Tree House, Klipspringer, Klein Karoo
Quiet season only, not over long weekends, school holidays or public holidays. Ask us for the plant list and the current dates.
Nearby
Pop in at the new ECPTA interpretive centre to learn more about the Baviaanskloof and its nature reserve.
Further afield: horse rides at Duiwekloof next door, 4x4 routes on neighbouring farms, a coffee shop about 18 km away and the reserve's west gate about 50 km on. Ask us for a map of the 200 km kloof. Mountain bikers and motorbikers love it too. Drones are welcome with our permission.
PLAN YOUR DAYS IN THE KLOOF
Come and
slow down
Ask us about trails, rock art visits or the Green Hearts & Hands special.
We'll help you plan your stay.