HOLIDAY FARM

Bonniedale is a 1650ha Fynbos farm, situated in the Attaquaskloof in the Outeniqua Mountains between Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn, surrounded by the Attaquaskloof Nature Reserve.

DISTANCES: Oudtshoorn 55 km, Mossel Bay 40 km, George 80 km, Knysna 150 km, Cape Town 440 km, Port Elizabeth 420 km.

ACCOMMODATION

  • FARM HOUSE

    The Farmhouse has a family room with en-suite bathroom and also a double/twin room. Ideal for a family of 4- 5.

  • CHALET CAMP

    There is a large chalet camp with four en-suite bedrooms (4 x single beds in each) and an open plan lounge with fireplace, bar area, kitchen and dining room. This chalet can accommodate up to 16 people and the kitchen is fully equipped for self-caterers.

    In the courtyard is an open fireplace for braais/ cooking and socializing.

    In front of the chalet is a swimming pool and kiddies pool.  Guests can bring their own bedding or bedding can be provided. 

  • CARAVANS

    There are 4 xpermanent/ equipped caravans with own ablutions and private braai areas.

  • PRIVATE CAMP SITES

    There are 2 x secluded camps (The Krans& Rock Pool camps)with own ablutions, underroof seating, solar powered lights and gas burner with kettle.

    This can only be reached with high ground clearance vehicles, bakkies, 4×4’s

    NO ELECTRICITY – OIL LAMPS, GAS AND SOLAR LIGHTS IN ABLUTIONS.

  • TENTED CAMP

    There are 7 x permanent safaritents sleeping upto 42 people, with communal Lapa and Kitchen Tent, including a gas fridge and stove.

    There are only bunk beds and mattresses available, campers need to bring all their own linen/ sleeping bags en pillows.  

    The tented accommodation offers place for groups, families and couples.

  • CAMP SITES

    The Kamma-River Camp offers space to camp on

  • PRIVATE CAMP SITES

    There are 2 x secluded camps (The Krans& Rock Pool camps)with own ablutions, underroof seating, solar powered lights and gas burner with kettle.

    This can only be reached with high ground clearance vehicles, bakkies, 4×4’s

    NO ELECTRICITY – OIL LAMPS, GAS AND SOLAR LIGHTS IN ABLUTIONS.

ACTIVITIES

 (Just to mention a few)

  • 4×4 TRAILS: Enjoy the challenge of over 35 km of 4×4 Trails, easy parts as well as steep sections and water sections in the Kamma-River. We also issue permits for the 20km historical oxwagon trail through the adjoining Attaquas Nature Reserve
  • HIKING: Bonniedale is well-known for its variety of plants (“fynbos”), mammals and birds. It is a paradise for ornithologists but you will also find other animals living in their natural surroundings.
    Different kinds of antelope (Reedbuck, Steen buck, Bushbuck, Klipspringer, etc.), baboons, porcupines, and in a lucky moment even Kudu, lynx, hyena or leopard can be observed. Explore the farm and its environs on extended hiking trails
  • DAM ACTIVITIES: Enjoy a swim and canoeing or try your luck in at fishing! Try our swing bridge. Enjoy the water and the sun on our paddle boats or just camp and relax. Or enjoy a little adrenaline on our 130m foefie-slide.
    • Khoisan Rock Art Sites
    • Rock Pools in the river
    • School groups – various activities
    • Children & Animals– farm animals
    • Conferences & Weddings
    • Mountain Biking – bring own bikes

THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA:

 (Just to mention a few)

    • LEEUKLOOF – is a quite secluded valley in the foothills of the OuteniquaMountains.
    • Great destination for birding, hiking, MTB, off-road motor cycling.
    • Swimming in the clear waters of the Bosmans River.
    • Leeukloof Cheeses: neighbors – make cheeses by hand
    • Eight Bells Mountain Inn – 9 km from Blommekloof – restaurant, hiking & mountain biking trails
    • Ruiterbos Farm Stall – restaurant and art gallery, general dealer
    • Outeniqua Moon Percheron Stud – giant working horses, horse cart rides
    • Mossel Bay – Beaches, Deep sea fishing Carters, shark cage diving, Scuba diving and snorkeling, whale & dolphin watching, cruises and trips around Seal Island.
    • Golf Club. St Blaize Hiking Trail. Bartolomeus Dias Museum Complex,
    • ATKV-Hartenbos Museum of the Great Trek,  The Barn Mosselbay
    • Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar – near Herbertsdale – wine tasting
    • Klein Karoo Wine Route
    • Cango Caves
    • Visit / tours to Ostrich Farms
    • Diaz Express – scheduled services and rail excursions along the coast in restored power vans.  
 

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST VENUES TO USE AS A BASE CAMP, FROM WHERE ONE CAN EXPLORE EVERYTHING THE GARDEN ROUTE OFFERS.
 

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