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Welcome to Matjiesvlei Guest Farm
Come enjoy the serene and tranquil beauty of Matjiesvlei, situated at the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains between Calitzdorp and Ladismith. Farming in this area dates back as far as 1821.
Indulge in the comfort of one of our 4 historic, quaint self catering cottages nestled in this picturesque valley. The cottages have equipped kitchens, braai facilities, bedding, oil lamps, candles and hot water.
The cottages are as follow:
Douglas-huis(sleeps 6 people), Thiart-huis(sleeps 6 people), Cloete-huis(sleeps 4 people) and Huis Oppie Rant(sleeps 6 people).
The Dam river camp
If you prefer being even closer to nature you can unwind at our camping site, Die Dam rivierkamp (the dam river camp), situated on the shores of the Gamka River. A shady 4x4 bush camp with modern ablution blocks and hot water, on the banks of the Gamka River.
Activities
This is an angler’s paradise, with a wide variety of fish species including Yellow fish, Black bass, Eel and Carp. There are also fantastic water holes perfect for swimming and rowing. The Bôjaankop 4x4 route (climbing steeply to 540m) takes you to the top of Bôjaankop with stunning views of the Little Karoo. Matjiesvlei is conveniently located for day trips to Oudtshoorn with all its tourist attractions, The Garden Route, Die Hel (Gamkaskloof) and beautiful mountain passes in the area.
We invite you to come kick back and relax. Enjoy some of our delightful local wines while savoring the tranquil beauty as only mother nature can provide.
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