Out in the veld after the game, up the 4x4 track, on the shooting range, or in the hot tub with a book. Then the stars.
Out across the farm in the open 4x4, through the hills, ravines and river bush, to find the game. Springbok are everywhere; the kudu and eland take more finding. The farm is seen on a drive: guests do not drive around it in their own cars.
A challenging track across the farm, for 4x4 vehicles only. You drive your own, and the farm manager or owner leads the way. About an hour, at no extra cost. Let us know when you book.
In August and September, after good rain, the veld flowers: orange, yellow and pink between the grey Karoo bushes, under the mountain.
Far from any town, the Karoo sky is properly dark. On a moonless night the Milky Way runs from one horizon to the other, and the Magellanic Clouds hang in the south. A full moon washes most of that out, so check the moon before you book. There is a telescope at camp, or bring your own.
On the farm’s own range, always under proficient supervision. Book it in advance.
Coffee on the coals and breakfast out in the veld while the day warms up. On special request only; the price depends on what you would like. Ask when you book.
Walk wherever you like; there are no set trails. Bring your mountain bike too. Watch out for snakes and scorpions, and give the game its space.
Down the 4x4 road there are rock pools and river swimming, when the rains have filled the river. It is the owners’ favourite spot on the farm.
Six to eight people fill the camp: a midweek sleepover or a weekend to build some team spirit. Extras can be arranged beforehand, at extra cost.
The hot tub, the splash pool, a book on the deck, and the sunset from the koppie. Most people do a lot of this.