The Farm Windhoek

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  • Peaceful off-grid farm 45 minutes' drive from Bloemfontein
  • Hiking trails on site; game drives available on local farm
  • Freshwater dam for swims, campfire area and telescope for stargazing
Peace, quiet, nature… 234 hectares of it, and an easily doable 45-minute drive from the centre of Bloemfontein. Sound like a cracking escape from the city? Then wend your way up to Free State’s The Farm Windhoek for a real restful rural vibe. It may be only a short hop from one of the country’s largest cities, but the farm’s secluded setting means that it’s all about the trappings of nature: views, fresh air and quiet (bordering on proper silence at times, say the folk here). The bulk of the farm is made up of grassland for cattle to graze, but there are often other seasonal visitors in residence too – springbok, warthogs, jackals, and the like on land, and a cluster of waterbirds on the dam (don’t forget the binoculars if you’d like a closer look). Peace being so central to the farm, there’s little in the way of machinery in use, and no electrical supply for the pitches. The team suggests turning attentions away from modern gadgetry and instead heading out for a hike, taking a swim in the freshwater dam, gathering by the campfire or using the telescope to gaze up at the starry skies. They won’t leave you stranded if you do need dealings with the outside world though – there's a wifi hotspot and solar power for charging. With laptops and the like safely stashed away, there are other entertainment options – the old farmhouse has a stack of retro magazines and books to browse, a collection of records to play on the old radiogram, board games, puzzles, musical instruments… you might even forget the very existence of your smartphone…

Site type

Tent pitches 13
Touring caravan pitches 13
Motorhome pitches 13
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Rent a tent 5
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

German

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Tents for hire

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Location

The Farm Windhoek

Maselspoort

Free State

South Africa

9301

Directions

Timezone

Africa/Johannesburg +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

-29.01156°N
26.56136°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The focus of a stay here is mainly to make the most of your immediate surrounds – there’s plenty of space around the farm for such things as flying kites and model aircraft, or taking walks on the two marked hiking trails. To get to the further reaches of the farm, have a chat with the staff for details of extra (payable) activities they can sort, including horse riding, tractor tours and game drives on a neighbouring farm. If you’re after a bit of time to ease back into city life (or haven’t visited the place before), a 45-minute drive will take you into Bloemfontein for strolls at Loch Logan Waterfront, a bit of history at Naval Hill and the Anglo-Boer War Museum and local photos and paintings at Oliewenhuis Art Museum. The city’s orchid house and Zanchieta Wild Cat Farm (an hour’s drive from the farm) are worth a stop if you’d rather stay focused on the natural world.

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  • Does The Farm Windhoek have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Farm Windhoek dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Farm Windhoek? The focus of a stay here is mainly to make the most of your immediate surrounds – there’s plenty of space around the farm for such things as flying kites and model … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Farm Windhoek?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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