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Elsona de Klerk knows how to do a thousand things, for example to raise angora goats and create beautiful painted or embroidered fabrics. Welcome to its Broussard palace, a noble manor built in 1774 in the pure Dutch style of Cape Town offering some ultra-chic rooms decorated in Afro-contemporary style. A well-hidden treasure, at the end of a trail through on the flanks of a steep gorge. Please indicate the access because the farm is one of the most isolated in the corner. Like us, you will not regret this dive in the Deep Karoo.

In nature, everything happens. Thus Michael Rattray, owner of the world's most famous reserve, Mala Mala, noted from year to year that the water level of the Sand River fell. A terrible show at the foot of its Main Camp on the edge of Kruger Park, more than kilometres from Lydenburg. On a regular basis, wild animals were due to lack of water. Verdict of specialists: intensive breeding on heights decreases the flow of rivers. In 1990, Michael Rattray purchased 8 000 hectares of land at an altitude (2 000 m) and removed livestock to replace him with wild animals (elk, zebras, oribis, koudous, leopards). The ecosystem balance is restored. The ranch welcomes the very generous fishing enthusiasts who come here in search of yet. You can make horse, pigeon fire or go to the old gold mine (1871). But it is fishing that motivates the visitor first.

Step on a sugar farm in the Chennells. Book in advance because there are only two cute rooms, plus the swimming pool and tennis court. Beautiful garden in a tropical setting.

Wolvekraal is a working Dorper sheep farm in the Karoo region. Visitors can enjoy the peace and quiet of this magnificent region, where time seems to stand still. The lodge offers different types of accommodation, such as Granaatbos, Soetdoring, Vygiebos and Olienhout. Guests can also enjoy long walks and admire the magnificent sunsets over the vast 4000-hectare estate. Hikes and drives through the veld offer panoramic views of the Karoo. The lodge is also ideally situated for exploring the surrounding area, including Prince Albert, Swartberg Pass, Gamkaskloof, Meiringspoort and Oudtshoorn. Please note that dogs are not allowed on site.