Cairnbrogie MTB & Trail Park
Covering over 100 ha of coastal fynbos along South Africa's spectacular Garden Route, Cairnbrogie MTB & Trail Park is a natural playground for the fitness fanatic, mountain bike junkie or even a family looking for some time in the great outdoors. Cairnbrogie has it all, from forests to coastal cliffs and secret coves, tracks and trails, sporting events and a great venue as well as a cafe and even a dairy.
Here you've got way more than just a farm - This is a destination.
Our Activities
Cairnbrogie is blessed with a large area in which to develop MTB (mountainbiking) trails. Our aim is to provide intermediate skill riding for young riders. The learning of basic bike control skills will be a focus of the trails. Older more experienced riders can enjoy remarkable scenery on their way to the well know SANPARKS and Cape Pine MTB trails. Our kid friendly routes are the 1.3 km, a 2.6 km and a 4 km. The 11 km is not so kid friendly as it is long, but not difficult. It passes through some of the most spectacular scenery on the Garden Route.
Pump tracks are extremely popular among a multitude of riders and at Cairnbrogie we offer children and older riders a safe environment to be active on. The tracks feature a series of bumps/rollers that allow riders to use their momentum in order to gain speed and carry momentum. It is great fun so bring your bike, scooters, push bikes etc. and join us at the Cairnbrogie Pump Track.
With over 18km of walking trails within the Robberg Coastal Corridor plus exclusive access to the Cairnbrogie beaches, the Cairnbrogie estate has stunning routes for all fitness levels.
Bring your rods and at your own speed while away the day fishing for bass in the idyllic dam on the edge of the Cairnbrogie pine forest. Catch and release only.
There are also 4 dog walking routes of varying distances for you and your furry best friends to wander in peace and quiet. We absolutely love dogs but as a working farm and established mountainbiking trail park there are strict regulations in place for dog walkers. Dogs must be on leads at all times and the Coastal Route is an absolute no go area for dog walkers.
Cairnbrogie is a birders paradise and a popular venue for local Garden Route birding clubs. Take a seat at one of our dams or a slow stroll through the forest or fynbos laden coastal paths. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts if you spot something special - We would love to know and add to our growing list of sightings. Should you wish to enter Cairnbrogie out of our regular opening hours for a special sighting, please get in touch with us in order to arrange.
Desert Homestead Lodge
Only about 30 km from the entrance to the Sossusvlei National Park (Sesriem) and not far from the Namib-Naukluft National Park, the Desert Homestead Lodge is perfect for a stay in Namibia's world natural heritage region with the highest dunes in the world. The lodge is located in a private nature reserve of over 150,000 hectares, the “Namib Tsaris Nature Reserve”, which merges into the “Namib Rand Reserve” in the west.
Casual ease, panoramic views, extensive pool and terrace areas, good cuisine and the range of many activities characterize the lodge. The architecture is the modern interpretation of an estate with a horse stud. The furniture and equipment in the main building with restaurant, lobby and lounge, as well as in the guest houses, are harmonious and chic.
Our standard here is to be ecologically sustainable, thanks to the complete operation with solar energy, solar hot water and the further use of service water from the laundry.
Our houses are designed in the style of a thatched riding stables, the 20 guest houses convey rustic cosiness. The family house with a traditional grass roof is the suite of the Desert Homestead Lodge with a combined living room/ bedroom, built, decorated and furnished in the style of a riding house. With a bathroom and a separate further bedroom, it is ideal for families as well as for small groups of up to 4 people traveling together.
Etusis Lodge
Welcome to the jewel of the Otjipatera Mountains. The Etusis Lodge is a small oasis in the heart of our nature reserve. A row of grass-covered buildings built with natural stone from Etusis is your retreat after a long journey or the day's excursions.
Our Accommodation
The homely Etusis Lodge is situated in a beautiful private game reserve 40 km from Karibib and offers a choice of accommodation ranging from camping and self-catering to private bungalows with half board, some of which are wheelchair-accessible.
Relax at the pool to the sounds of nature or enjoy many activities, e.g. horse riding, game drives or nature walks.
Our Facilities
At the heart of the property is our restaurant and main building with the bar under a camel thorn tree. A sundowner has never tasted better - when you step out onto the terrace, you can enjoy the view of our embankment with the small waterhole, which is frequented by kudus, zebras and baboons. Behind it rises the Etusis marble mountains and the mighty Otjipatera massif.
Our grass roof bungalows are spread around our pool. A wonderful opportunity to cool off, especially during the warm lunchtime. A table tennis table offers further variety. Our small museum with artifacts from Etusis and the surrounding area from nature or history invites you to visit and also serves as a room for conferences.
We have a lot to offer - don't just come for one night but rather stay with us for two, or even better, three nights, giving you the chance to really experience Etusis and pursue various activities. To travel the 17km from the C32 only for one night in our - admittedly very beautiful - bungalows would be a shame.
Montusi Mountain Lodge
Come discover space, luxury and tranquillity when you visit Montusi Mountain Lodge, our accommodation in the Northern Drakensberg. Witness the natural splendour and romantic ambience of this mountain haven.
Situated midway between Johannesburg and Durban, our child-friendly lodge is one of the few destinations with a panoramic vista of the Drakensberg's most famous feature, the Amphitheatre escarpment.
Established in June 2000 by the Carte family, Montusi Mountain Lodge has created a unique opportunity for you to indulge in the freedom of the wild Drakensberg experience. It is the perfect place to simply wind down and enjoy our little bit of paradise while recharging your batteries, or getting involved with some of the activities.
Our Accommodation
We boast 16 beautifully appointed suites set in open gardens each with panoramic views of the dramatic Amphitheatre cliff face and surrounding mountains. All the suites are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities as well as a bar fridge. A minibar facility in the suite is available upon request.
Our comfortably ambient restaurant with log fireplace is renowned for much praised, sumptuous local cuisine with innovative menus. In summer we dine outside on the Phumleni with the Amphitheatre view enchanting our guests while you enjoy delicious meals. Dinners are a three-course meal served in the dining room at the main lodge.
Our Activities
The art of doing nothing is a sought after pastime which can be enjoyed at our Montusi Mountain Lodge. There is no pressure and no wake-up calls (no telephone in the room). Join us and enjoy the beautiful Drakensberg mountains from our luxury setting where you can be as active or relaxed as you choose.
The outdoor activities offered range from horse riding, hiking, birding, swimming, fishing, mountain biking and trail running to tennis and full moon walks. Alternatively relax by doing yoga or enjoying a massage, an hour or two of complete bliss await.
We believe that preservation is an integral part of conservation in the Northern Drakensberg. With this in mind, over the last 10 years invasive wattle trees have been eradicated from Montusi and the area rehabilitated by planting indigenous trees. This effort has culminated in the indigenous forests, and resultant indigenous birdlife, flourishing. Additionally, this has seen the return of mountain reedbuck, Vaal rhebuck, bushbuck and the elusive eland that have begun to populate this area once inhabited by the cultural group of the San.
Namib Outpost
In the middle of the 7,000 hectare private nature reserve of the Desert Homestead Lodge, bordering the Unesco World Heritage Site Namib Sand Sea, Namib Outpost opens its gates and welcomes you with casual, natural hospitality. In the adjacent wide plains you can often watch cheetah roaming the endless grass savannahs.
We cordially invite our guests to take advantage of all the activities offered by the Desert Homestead Lodge. Our facilities include a pool with sundeck, a lounge area and a restaurant. We also offer horse riding, hot-air balloon rides, sundowner drives, Sossusvlei and Naukluft excursions.
Our Accommodation
Enjoy the impressive panoramic view from one of the 12 guest houses, picturesquely situated at the foot of a mountain.
The Superior Unit of Namib Outpost was built in the style of a hideaway. A special place awaits you on approx. 90 square meters of living space. Experience the panorama of the Namib, lined with the mountains and the red dunes of Sossusvlei from the living room through a huge window, or from the 2.80 meter wide four-poster bed in the bedroom. You enter your screened, shady terrace through a separate door, which offers you a breathtaking view of the landscape or the starry sky. The superior unit is a bit remote from the other houses and will let you experience the silence and expanse of the Namib desert.
Perdepoort Horse Trails
Situated 6km from the village of Wilderness, Perdepoort Horse Trails offer rides on a beautiful, 65ha private farm. The trail takes you through the indigenous forest where one passes a giant, approximately 400 year old yellowwood tree.
Come enjoy a lovely ride through the indigenous forest in Wilderness which is home to the beautiful Knysna Loerie, porcupines and even elusive leopards. Regular sightings of bushbuck and baboons make for an exciting experience. Children and novice riders are most welcome and the more experienced riders can have lots of fun trotting and cantering!
If you want to treat yourself to a 3 day 2 night ride on Boerperd horses which operates in Riversdale, dont miss out. All meals and accommodation are included.
Spion Kop Lodge
Experience an unmatched getaway between Ladysmith and Winterton. Situated on an expansive 700 hectare game farm, our Spion Kop Lodge is set against the backdrop of the majestic Drakensberg Mountains on the Kwazulu-Natal battlefields route. Our lodge offers visitors an awesome sense of space and beauty, supreme comfort and warm hospitality as well as the perfect base from which you are able to explore the battlefields, berg, bush and birds of this region of Kwazulu-Natal.
The turn of the century farmhouse has been beautifully restored in Natal colonial style. The converted barn now forms the magnificent dining room that boasts spectacular views. Guests savour fine cuisine and excellent service whilst appreciating the African landscape and battlefields.
Our Accommodation
We offer 9 luxurious, double en-suite guest rooms as well as two individually furnished and appointed Colonial style chalets which are located in the park-like grounds, each ensure luxury en-suite accommodation in an out-of-Africa setting, with the majestic Drakensberg mountains nearby. You have the choice between full board or self-catering facilities.
Cool down in the natural rock pool surrounded by water features. Enjoy a quiet drink at the pub or spend time in the historic library.
Activities
There are a multitude of activities on offer such as sunset boat cruises on the Spion Kop Dam and game viewing amongst rhinos, giraffes and a variety of antelopes as well as over 320 bird species.
Conferencing & Events
Our well equipped conference venue near the Drakensberg offers exceptional packages and team building activities to suit all guests and ensure a successful conference in South Africa. The venue can accommodate up to 40 delegates. The lodge and game farm also offer an ideal wedding venue.
History
The Battlefields Experience - Relive the memories on the historic battlefields route and walk in the footsteps of three great leaders, Winston Churchill, Mahatma Gandhi and Geneneral Louis Botha. Your host, Raymond, or his son, Alastair, will accompany you to the many historic sights. Tours to the various battlefields can be made on horseback or in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle.
Sundays River Mouth Guest House
Welcome to this “AA Superior Rated Accommodation” in Colchester and self-catering guesthouse, situated on the banks of the Sundays River Mouth in this sleepy holiday village within the Greater Addo Elephant Park area.
With the holiday house located approximately halfway between Cape Town and Durban, it is ideally suited for weary travellers wanting to break their journey as well as those wanting to break away from the city rush and spend some time enjoying the activities the village has to offer.
Our Accommodation
Come relax in this fully equipped, upper-deck structure house for self-catering, which can can accommodate up to six guests and consists of two tastefully decorated bedrooms, a double-sized open plan lounge, dining room and a fully equipped open plan kitchen as well as an indoor and outdoor wooden deck.
Location & Activities
This beautiful holiday house is perfectly positioned for visiting the Addo Elephant National Park, as the southern entrance is only 4 km away. Enjoy activities like water sports, fishing, horse riding, quad bike adventures, walks on the 38km of deserted beaches and swimming in one of South Africa’s largest tidal rivers.
T'niqua Stable Inn
Come, relax and explore our picturesque surrounds on the Garden Route. Just 4 km outside town, T'Niqua Stable Inn offers bed and brekafast and self-catering accommodation in Plettenberg Bay on a beautiful horse estate. Heaven meets earth in our tranquil farm environment in a coastal green belt consisting of fynbos and proteas which makes for a wonderful beach and bush experience.
Our Accommodation
Our farm cottage is fully equipped for self-catering and consists of a double bedroom, a private bathroom, a kitchen and a veranda overlooking the garden with a barbecue facility. However, a full English breakfast is available on request.
Situated in the main house with a separate entrance, a standard en-suite double bedroom is also available.
The farmhouse has six rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms and kitchenettes. The four double bedrooms downstairs open directly onto the central living area with a fireplace and braai facility that leads onto the garden. The two spacious family rooms upstairs provide a comfortable stay for up to four with breath-taking views of the Indian ocean. The farmhouse is also ideal for small weddings, any party functions, small conferences, team building exercises with the option of renting it as one unit which sleeps up to 16 people.
Guests are also welcome to enjoy the boma with a big fire in the evenings.
Activities
Enjoy trips on a restored farm-wagon drawn by our gentle Percheron horses to picturesque picnic spots. An eight minute walk to the Still Bay cliffs, the farm also offers hiking- and mountain bike trails with excellent bird-watching opportunities.
Dining
Welcome at our unique equestrian-themed Munching Cowboy Restaurant which is a contemporary, casual and bistro-type venue offering classic, flavourful food with an upscale flair. From reinvented traditional South African dishes and gourmet desserts to upscaled burgers, family-styled food, buffet dinners and light meals - the kitchen team is creative and dedicated to delivering a high quality meal in a casual and informal setting. While our guests may chose to dine at one of the many smaller tables, often our dinners are shared around the large banquet table in the main hall.
