All activities on the farm at own risk

Please note that the farm has open water features like the river, the farm dams and the irrigation canal. It is impossible to fence this off, so please take care of those who cannot swim. Please see to your child at all times !

At the Camp Exclusive you have private use of a jetty and two double kayaks. Guests who booked the HutCamp and single camping stands will have shared use of a second jetty and will have open access to the river for fishing or swimming.

The Toktokkie hike of 5km

The Toktokkie path starts right at the river and takes you up the farm and onto the koppie which is the highest point in the area, offering lovely 360 views onto the area and the surrounding mountains, farming activities and koppies. The path leads you through unspoilt renosterveld suprising with new flowers each and every month of the year. You can take your dog along or go for a jog on the same path. Please do not litter and please respect nature. Please do not remove any plants and stay on the path. The path is sign posted and easy to follow. In winter any time of day is great for the walk, but in summer, sunrise or sunset times are the best, with misty views onto the mountains or shades of pink on the mountain as the sun sets. Please take care and be on the lookout for the Toktokkies and tortoises in summer, they also use the path. At night the wild bucks, porcupines and smaller of the wild cats use the path and you will see their droppings in the morning. You will find a rich bird life on your way and early morning you will hear the enchanting Kaapse Klappertjies as they rise straight up in the air and then fall down with their beautiful bird sound. A variety of aloes, vygies and gazanias will enchant you. If you are lucky you will see the Stapelias in bloom. Do not miss this lovely walk when you stay on the farm. Steep uphill with the path, but once you are up there it will be all worth it !!

DSTV

At an extra cost the HutCamp and Camp Exclusive each has the option to activate DSTV at their own Camp for their private use. Please book and pay before arrival to prevent disappointment. We do not have card facilities on the farm.

Indoor braai & campfire spots

Each private camp with it's own lapa kitchen area with indoor braai as well as own bathroom for the exclusive use of their group. Outside the lapa kitchen area each camp has it's own campfire spot for guests to enjoy.

Birdlife & stargazing

A wide variety of birds enjoy the water features, open spaces and flowering fields on the farm. At night you will see the night sky at it's best because you are in the country, while you might be lucky to hear the owls. During the day and early morning the kingfishers, the fish eagle, the Bokmakieries and many others will entertain you with their sounds and sights.

Other than that enjoy the river front for fishing, paddling, swimming and jukskei games !

Activities in the Area

Wine tours in the area or relaxed visits at local wine cellars and wine estates.
Park Run Saturdays 8h00 at Weltevrede Wine Estate
Eat out at Kapokbos at Weltevrede Wine Estate
Visit the De Wijngarten Wine Boetiek next to the Parmalat cheese shop in Bonnievale.
River cruises with Breede River Goose Boat Cruises or Viljoensdrift Fine Wines & River Cruises
Eating out at Outdoor Arena, Relish @ Route 62, Weltevrede Wine Estate or La Montanara
Visit Bonfrutti, Spanspek se Plek, Greenlands Farm Table or La Montanara Deli on the R60 between Swellendam and Ashton, just a 15 minute drive from Breede Escape, for lovely views and eats and treats !! The Langeberg Meander !
Take a scenic drive with the R60 to Swellendam or other surrounding towns in the area
Visits to Leopard Trail mountain farm for 4 x 4 drives, hiking and moutain biking. By prior arrangement only.
Visit the Parmalat factory cheese shop on Saturday mornings or week days to buy cheese at factory rates.
Visit the Mooivallei Suiwel cheese shop close to the golf course and enjoy the friendly country atmosphere
Visit Die Handelshuis in Main Road
Visit Klasi Lifestyle Expo a rustic furniture store
Book a trip with the Wine Valley Safari to visit some wine farms in the area. See www.winevalleysafari.com
Book a trip with the New Cape Central Railway for a delightful trip with a steam train. See www.nccr.co.za
Visit the Under the Oaks Market in the main road Swellendam 10h00 - 14h00 on Saturdays for music, good coffee and stalls with unique crafts and gifts and delicious produce.

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