The farm experience

Things to do, and the better case for doing nothing at all.

We don't run an activities programme. We point at the dam, hand you a rod or a kayak, and trust you'll find your own pace. Here's what most people find themselves doing.

Fishing the dam

Rainbow trout in a spring-fed dam. Catch-and-release is on us; if you keep your catch we charge R250/kg.

Walking the farm

Two signposted routes from the house. The waterfall is an easy 200 m walk. The trout dam is harder — a 300 m steep climb up the mountain, then a 500 m walk in to the water. Allow about two hours there and back, with time to enjoy the view and catch your breath at the dam. The way down is no easier than the way up. Wear sturdy shoes, carry water, watch for puff adders in summer — and give the buffalo a wide berth.

Birding & wildlife

Resident blue cranes, fish eagles, secretary birds, antelope on the upper plateau, and a long list of LBJs for the patient birder. Binoculars recommended.

Fire & food

Every house has a braai and a fireplace. Most guests cook outside every night, and the lapa fireplace earns its keep on cold ones.

Swimming the waterfall

The waterfall pool is cold, deep, and clean. Best in the heat of summer afternoons. There's a flat rock perfect for an hour with a book.

Stargazing

No light pollution out here — on a clear night the Milky Way arches overhead. Pull a chair onto the lawn after the fire dies down and stay a while.

The seasons

Each time of year is its own kind of good.

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Wildflowers up on the plateau, mild days, cold nights. Best for walking.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Hot afternoons, dramatic thunderstorms, the dam at full. Best for swimming.

Autumn (Mar–May)

Clear, golden, still. Our favourite season. Best for everything.

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Frost on the lawn, fires every night, sky like a sheet of glass. Best for fireplaces.

A gentle reminder

The phone signal is bad. We mean that as a feature.

Most guests find the first afternoon a little restless and the second morning quiet. By day two you'll have stopped reaching for your pocket. By day three you'll be planning the next visit.

Book a couple of days