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Tel: 023 417 1624 ask for fax line   Cell:  082 745 8314     

P O Box 394, Beaufort West, 6970  

P O Box 160, Beaufort West, 6970            

e-mail: hillandale@telkomsa.net

website: www.jupacami.net/hillandale

56 km north of Beaufort West \ 42 km south of Three Sisters Ultra City (32 on gravel road from N1 turn-off at Krom River\Loxton sign

Comfortable,  fully-catered accommodation in a historic farmhouse or self-catering accommodation in another farm house or in rustic stone hikers huts. There is also a campsite for self-contained campers.

Activities include bird watching, game viewing, hikes & walks, swimming, scenic drives, picnics, 4x4 routes and mountaIn biking. Limited hunting of designated game species is available by prior arrangement only.

Marked trails have been developed and maps and suggestions on suitable 4x4 drives, mountain bike trails and hikes are available. Guests are welcome to watch and participate in many farm activities and there is usually something to interest visitors of all ages. Of course participation is subject to consideration for visitors' safety and comfort, and the wellbeing of the animals.

Springbuck and fallow deer are plentiful and usually easily seen. With patience and a bit of luck you may spot many species, such as baboons, antbears, steenbok, various rabbits and hares, jackals, foxes, mongoose, otters, meerkats (suricate), lynx and wild native cats.

Keen bird watchers may be rewarded with sightings of some 80 species, and many birds can be seen around the crop lands, river and weirs, all quite close to the homestead.

For plant enthusiasts the Karoo's unique flora is full of interest, and there are often dramatic floral displays after good rains when unusual plants suddenly come into bloom.

Hosts: Robin and Hilary Steven-Jennings.  

Tel: 023 418 1624 ask for fax line

P O Box 54, Beaufort West, 6970

Comfortable accommodation in farmhouse. TV. Tours on request. Farm is part of a riverine rabbit conservancy.

Bird watching, Game viewing, Hikes & walks, Swimming, horse riding, scenic drives, picnics, hunting on request.

 Host: Monty Truter.    

            Finalists in the AA Accommodation Awards 2004

Tel: 023 414 3397  Fax:  023 414 3397

Cell: 084 583 9578  or  082 552 3221

e-mail: info@olivegrove.co.za

website: www.olivegrove.co.za  

Ian and Sonia Taylor's three star traditional guest farm offers seven luxurious, spacious, fully-equipped, cool, comfortable chalets, each has two bedrooms and can sleep up to six people. DSTV in all chalets.

The farm offers a professionally designed 40 minute walk - the Porcupine Trail which leads to a bird hide on the dam, collect your bird list at reception. For more energetic walkers there's 7000ha of farm to explore! You can fossil hunt - but remember no fossils may be removed. Horse-riding and game/info drives are available and at new moon you can join Astrotours for an opportunity to view the stars at Olive Grove. Guests with 4x4 vehicles are most welcome to explore the farm - make arrangements at reception. 

This is also an excellent base from which to explore the Karoo. The Karoo National Park is just 17km away and Beaufort West, Prince Albert, the Swartberg Pass and Meiringspoort make interesting destinations for day trips - 

a picnic basket can be arranged.

Olive Grove Guest Farm offers full restaurant facilities which are also open to the public.  Each chalet has its own braai facilities or guests can enjoy braai and potjie around a camp fire in the beautiful "Boma"  under the famous Karoo stars. The swimming pool area boasts a thatched "lapa" with braai and potjie facilities, ideal for enjoying a summer's day with family and friends.

Self-catering farm house with 4 bedrooms for 14 people.  Fireplace, hot water, bath, flush toilet, well-appointed kitchen, garage for parking, braai and braai wood.  Braai packs available upon request.  We also offer 4x4 routes, cycle trails and hiking trails. Hunting opportunities during the hunting season. 

Owners:  Flippie and Marge Vivier

Tel: 023 4131 626                 Cell: 082 785 8447

Fully-equipped cottage with swimming pool. Breakfast on request. Walks, hiking trails and  4x4 trails on the farm. Come and relax in this peaceful farm atmosphere.

Hosts:  Johnnie and Amanda Theunnissen.