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De Rust, situated on the N12 en route to the Garden Route and the R62 to Cape Town, is a Victorian Village flanked by the Swartberg Mountains. Home to blueblood ostriches, golden vineyards, sundrenched orchards and spectacular displays of the rare pelargoniums from which geraniums emanated. Its most renowned attraction is Meiringspoort, an incredible passageway of towering red cliffs that pierce through the heart of the Swartberg Mountains. Some of the most primitive beetle species (Colophon spp.) in the world can be found on the peaks of Meiringspoort. De Rust produces excellent dessert wines and has much to offer the outdoor enthusiast. Explore the famous Red Hills during a 2 hour hike, or try numerous other hiking trails. |
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P.O. Box 72 De Rust, 6650 Tel/Fax: +27 44 241 2406 Cell: +27 82 779 1672 E-mail: bookings@diegat.co.za |
Die Gat Guest House Die Gat Guest House, a farmstead and historic monument, is situated in the valley of Middelplaas ("the farm in the middle"), near De Rust. It has been in the hands of numerous generations of the Schoeman family since the early 1800s. Characteristics of the old homestead, such as the paint of German origin on the interior walls of the "voorkamer" (lounge), the original architectural form of the house and the picturesque environment have ensured that many a South African film has been shot here. The guest rooms in the outbuildings, previously the school where the Schoeman children were educated, the cart-shed turned winepress, or even an ox wagon used by earlier generations, have been suitably furnished to give you a unique experience. All rooms are air conditioned. Safaris on an open Land Rover with you host Anton, as your tour guide, may well be the utmost experience for the adventurous, with a braai in the veld and ice cold beer or wine as part of the 5 to 6 hours long excursion into the unspoilt nature.
Visit our website: www.diegat.co.za |
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Stompdrift Dam Water Resort The Stompdrift Dam Water Resort (6km from De Rust) provides the only public access to the Stompdrift Dam with its “coastline” of more than 25 km that cuts into the foothills of the Great Swartberg Mountain Range. Accommodation consist of a number of unique Africa Safari style self-catering chalets (two star grading), each with en-suite bathroom, equipped kitchenette, private wooden deck under trees, a lapa and braai. The WERFHOENDER SAFARI CAMP, also on the site adjacent to the dam, is ideal for outdoor groups and family gatherings. There are five separate sleeping huts, large communal hut with lounge, kitchenette, bathroom (with “donkey” boiler) large wooden deck, enclosed lapa and braai. The camping area is on grass covered terraces with shady trees, braais, power points and two ablution blocks. Other facilities/activities include houseboat, Aqua Bush Restaurant, Interpretation Botanical Trail (utility plants used by Bushmen), safari ship for sunset-cruises, kayaking, angling, swimming and other water sport. |
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P.O. Box 186 | Thabile Lodge Thabile Lodge – a place of happiness offers natural, rustic finishes with a distinct African flair to 12 en-suite rooms on 600 hectares, with a quiet farm atmosphere. The rooms are built as 6 double cottages with two rooms each - you have the choice to interact with everyone or be completely private. Each room has its own intimate porch with breathtaking views of the Swartberg Mountains . Enjoy the comforts of home with airconditioning, TV1, TV2, TV3 and M-Net. Internet via wireless ADSL is available if you have a laptop. Breakfast is included in tariff, but dinner is additional. Horse riding and quad bike rides in the surrounding areas have become very popular and can be arranged. There are plenty of trails to follow along the farm with an abundance of birdlife and breathtaking variety of natural flora. Kenny and Len are both down-to-earth by nature and they invite you to come and stay and share the farm with them. |
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P.O. Box 417 |
Stompdrift Dam Water Resort The dam's “coastline” of more than 25km offers ample space for the boat- and shore angler to do his/her thing in peace and quiet. Excellent catches of mainly carp is a daily affair. Visit our website: www.stompdriftdam.co.za |
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P.O. Box 417 |
Stompdrift Dam Water Resort Sail away on your own with family and friends for a day of angling, swimming and braaiing on the upper deck, or overnight in our house boat, LOELOERAAI. Equipped with captain's cabin with double bunk, head, gully, lounge (double as 2 nd bedroom), aft deck, etc. Explore the more than 25km “coastline” with pristine and unspoilt hills, or make a bonfire at a isolated place along the shoreline. Visit our website: www.stompdriftdam.co.za |
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P.O. Box 417 |
Stompdrift Dam Water Resort We, Meiringspoort Adventures, offers NATURE DAY OUTINGS, TWO AND THREE DAY EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURE CAMPS and FIVE DAY EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND NATURE EXPERIENCE. We bring the classroom to the outdoors and utilise nature – in accordance with outcome based education. Visit our website for more info. |
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P.O. Box 417 | Stompdrift Dam Water Resort 6km from De Rust. Our safari ship, Stompie, transports up to 35 adults at a time for ‘n sunset cruise in the middle of the Klein Karoo. Or join us for a bird watching water safari. To be booked by group. Visit our website: www.stompdriftdam.co.za
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