ACTIVITIES
Horse Rides
PACKAGES
- Out-ride for experienced/unexperienced riders
- R250 per person (min 2 people / max 5) for 1 hour (or part thereof) / R200 per person per hour (or part thereof) thereafter
- Maximum weight limit of 100kg per person
- Leading on a horse for unexperienced riders
- R250 for 1 hour / R100 per ½ hour thereafter
(Please book at least 2 days in advance)
Weather Permitted
Picnics
Bring your own picnic foods and drinks and find one of many spots for a lovely picnic. Picnic baskets or our “ deli provided picnics and gourmet picnics” are available on request.
Try our “floating deck” for a picnic or lovely sunset experience.
Kids Playpark
Our kids playpark right in front of our Deli provides opportunity for parents to enjoy lunch or refreshments outside whilst watching their children play.
Hikes / Mountain bike (2, 5,10 & 12km)
Well marked hikes on your own.
Bird watching
The Swartberg area is rich in Wetland with a few rare bird species not found elsewhere. We boast with any of the Cranes, the Cape Vulture, Secretary bird, Denham’s Bustard, Southern Bald Ibis, Pale-crowned Cisticola, Yellow-breasted Pipit, Eastern Longbilled Lark, Baillon’s Crake ,African Snipe and any of the flufftails. Some bird of prey are making nests amongst our trees and some of the waterbirds can be spotted from the rooms looking toward the dams.
Fishing
We have the options of Carp, Bass and Trout. Fishing rods for carp and trout are for hire.
Carp fishing: Fishing is on the guesthouse premises and easily accessible.
Bass: Walking distance: ± 2.5 km to the dam. Driving is 4.5 km.
Trout: ±1,5 walking distance. Driving is 5 km 4×4, not easily accessible.
We have a “Catch and Release” policy for the Trout fishing and charge R100 a day.
Kayaking
on our dams is a lovely relaxing experience and a real treat for the children.
Splash pool
Experience our unique splash pool/climbing wall/ rope climbing pool in our silo.
Indoor activities
We have a pool and table tennis table available, as well as boardgames, books and card games.
Group activities
Volleyball, soccer, paintball and badminton as well as treasure hunt for children upon request.
Paintball: max 6 people. Please bring old clothing that provide some covering.
Ages: 12 and up.
Rides
Farm tour: Our farm has lovely lookout points. Join us on a drive to put out the lick for the cattle and enjoy an authentic farm experience. The cost is R360 per group or R150pp for 2 persons. (Available upon request).
Mini Tractor rides: A short mini tractor ride is available upon request for the little ones, free of charge.
Night ride: Experience the remarkable night life Kwazulu – Natal has to offer. Porcupine, Aardvark, Cape Genet, Black-backed Jackal, Caracal, Serval, Spotted Eagle Owl as well as the Common and Mountain Reedbuck are just some of the species we will encounter at night. Costs for the standard ride: R330pp (min 4 people), children under 12 years R140pp. Toddlers under 2 years, free of charge. For a smaller group, a base rate of R1320 will apply.
A luxury ride that includes refreshments and a bonfire can be arranged. Costs: R440pp min 4 persons.
Sunset ride: The best way to see our beautiful viewpoints is by taking a sunset drive to our 6100ft mountaintop where you can see a big part of East Griqualand and the Southern Drakensberg while enjoying some refreshments.
Costs: R290pp. A base rate of R 1160 applies for less than 4 people.
Children under 8 is R140pp, Children under 2 is free of charge.
Horse Rides
Weather Permitted
(Please book at least 2 days in advance)
PACKAGES:
1) Out-ride for experienced/unexperienced riders
1.1) R250 per person (min 2 people / max 5) for 1 hour (or part thereof) / R200 per person per hour (or part thereof) thereafter
1.2) Maximum weight limit of 100kg per person
2) Leading on a horse for unexperienced riders
2.1) R250 for 1 hour / R100 per ½ hour thereafter
Picnics
Bring your own picnic foods and drinks and find one of many spots for a lovely picnic. Picnic baskets or our “ deli provided picnics and gourmet picnics” are available on request.
Try our “floating deck” for a picnic or lovely sunset experience.
Kids Playpark
Our kids playpark right in front of our Deli provides opportunity for parents to enjoy lunch or refreshments outside whilst watching their children play.
Hikes / Mountain bike (2, 5,10 & 12km)
Well marked hikes on your own.
Bird watching
The Swartberg area is rich in Wetland with a few rare bird species not found elsewhere. We boast with any of the Cranes, the Cape Vulture, Secretary bird, Denham’s Bustard, Southern Bald Ibis, Pale-crowned Cisticola, Yellow-breasted Pipit, Eastern Longbilled Lark, Baillon’s Crake ,African Snipe and any of the flufftails. Some bird of prey are making nests amongst our trees and some of the waterbirds can be spotted from the rooms looking toward the dams.
Fishing
We have the options of Carp, Bass and Trout. Fishing rods for carp and trout are for hire.
Carp fishing: Fishing is on the guesthouse premises and easily accessible.
Bass: Walking distance: ± 2.5 km to the dam. Driving is 4.5 km.
Trout: ±1,5 walking distance. Driving is 5 km 4×4, not easily accessible.
We have a “Catch and Release” policy for the Trout fishing and charge R100 a day.
Kayaking
on our dams is a lovely relaxing experience and a real treat for the children.
Splash pool
Experience our unique splash pool/climbing wall/ rope climbing pool in our silo.
Indoor activities
We have a pool and table tennis table available, as well as boardgames, books and card games.
Group activities
Volleyball, soccer, paintball and badminton as well as treasure hunt for children upon request.
Paintball: max 6 people. Please bring old clothing that provide some covering.
Ages: 12 and up.
Rides
Farm tour: Our farm has lovely lookout points. Join us on a drive to put out the lick for the cattle and enjoy an authentic farm experience. The cost is R360 per group or R150pp for 2 persons. (Available upon request).
Mini Tractor rides: A short mini tractor ride is available upon request for the little ones, free of charge.
Night ride: Experience the remarkable night life Kwazulu – Natal has to offer. Porcupine, Aardvark, Cape Genet, Black-backed Jackal, Caracal, Serval, Spotted Eagle Owl as well as the Common and Mountain Reedbuck are just some of the species we will encounter at night. Costs for the standard ride: R330pp (min 4 people), children under 12 years R140pp. Toddlers under 2 years, free of charge. For a smaller group, a base rate of R1320 will apply.
A luxury ride that includes refreshments and a bonfire can be arranged. Costs: R440pp min 4 persons.
Sunset ride: The best way to see our beautiful viewpoints is by taking a sunset drive to our 6100ft mountaintop where you can see a big part of East Griqualand and the Southern Drakensberg while enjoying some refreshments.
Costs: R290pp. A base rate of R 1160 applies for less than 4 people.
Children under 8 is R140pp, Children under 2 is free of charge.