Baviaanskloof - Zandvlakte Farm can be reached from either Uniondale or Willomore in the west, and Patensie in the east.
The jewel of South Africa’s wilderness area, the Baviaanskloof Conservancy, borders the historical property, Zandvlakte, in the centre of the Baviaanskloof Valley. The area is internationally well-known for its biodiversity. Relics of ancient cultures are still hidden in these vast mountain ranges. You will feel like you are everywhere and nowhere at the same time.
A remote community, mostly unplugged from the buzz of the world, live in harmony with their surroundings and is defined by their unique lifestyle within these remote mountains.
To reach the destination is in itself a unique experience and must be absorbed by an unhurried spirit. The R332-road, or T1, is one of the major adventures, being the last pass that was built by the legendary Thomas Baines.
At Baviaanskloof - Zandvlakte Farm relaxation is not a business, it`s a way of life. Enjoy home cooking and real farm hospitality. It is really the place to get truly unplugged.
Please NoteFood and beverages should be purchased before departure. Although there are shops in the valley they only cater for the basic necessities.
Fuel - fill up in Patensie, Willowmore or Uniondale. One petrol station is available in the valley during office hours and Saturdays until 12.00 noon. Diesel is also available.
Medical kit - be wise and include a good one. It is not a bilharzia- or malaria area. No vaccinations are required in this region.
Accommodation at Baviaanskloof - Zandvlakte FarmRooms and Self-Catering CottagesZandvlakte is an operational farm offering accommodation in restored buildings, dating from 1811 to the late 1900s. Zandvlakte comprises nine manor house rooms and three cottages. All lodgings are built in a unique style and include family units sleeping up to six people.
Please Note: Pets are not allowed.
Baviaanskloof - Zandvlakte Farm Activities:
Hiking
Game Viewing
Bird Watching
Swimming
Cycling
4x4 Routes
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In summer the days are very hot with an average temperature of 40 deg C with sasonal thunderstorms and rain.
Winters are mild to cold with night temperatures dropping to minus zero degrees Celsius
The days are mostly sunny.
Comfortable hiking shoes and hats are recommended.
We had a fabulous time, and Piet was a superb host.
Owners very hospitable and welcoming. meals adequate but basic. Accommodation comfortable but needs some maintenance.
the house and the food is not luxury, but the place is very quiet and the surrounding is beautiful. the tours with the owner are also very nice.
We particularly enjoyed talking to Pieter Kruger about his farming and about the wildlife and the environment. Extremely informative. He and his wife Magriet were very hospitable and friendly. It is an amazing area.
I would just like to compliment Estelle Pestana. She has been most professional and gone to great lengths to assist me. Her patience with me as I continuously changed my plans is to be commended. Her service re-affi... 
