Meijersrust Farm

From R 300 For 1 night, 2 adults
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  • Spacious farm site at the foot of the Swartberg mountains
  • A 10-minute drive from Meiringspoort waterfall; Oudtshoorn 30 minutes
  • A family-run working farm in the Klein Karoo; wild swimming possible
Are shade, seclusion and Karoo views all on your wishlist? Then it's quite possible you could be imagining a stay at Meijersrust Farm, a wild Western Cape site overlooked by the Swartberg mountains and within a 10-minute drive of Meiringspoort waterfall. This peaceful spot is looked after by Barry, a long-time farmer and nature fan who is keen to share this region's outdoorsy sights with newcomers. Over 180 species of birds have been spotted on the farm – Barry's got a checklist if you fancy ticking them off one by one – and a wealth of plants including aloes, fynbos and cacti can be admired hereabouts. Need some respite from the midday heat? Meijersrust Farm has a range of options to help you keep cool, from chilling under its shade-spreading trees to taking open-air dips down at the dam. At less warm times of day there are hiking routes up to Meiringspoort to tackle, while the seriously fit can take on bike trails that climb to an elevation of 500 metres (check with Barry beforehand and he'll sort you out with the relevant maps and paperwork). The site's spick and span amenities block, meanwhile, should get a nod of approval from practically-minded sorts, as should the fact that braais can be brought along. If you could do without the faff of waiting for the grill to get sizzling, the nearby village of De Rust (five minutes' drive) has a couple of agreeable eateries to try out.

Site type

Tent pitches 4
Touring caravan pitches 4
Motorhome pitches 2
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

Spanish

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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

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Meijersrust Farm

1 Meiringspoort

De Rust

Western Cape

South Africa

6550

Directions

Timezone

Africa/Johannesburg SAST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

-33.46259°N
22.55713°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

Outdoor leisure activities here are both brilliant and bounteous – highlights include trekking or driving through the Swartberg range's mighty mountain peaks (10 minutes' drive), cooling off in the pools by Meiringspoort waterfall (10 minutes) and dropping by to visit the feathered residents of the kid-friendly Cango Ostrich Farm (35 minutes). On the outskirts of Oudtshoorn, Cango Wildlife Ranch (30 minutes) gives you a chance to see any African animals you haven't had a chance to spot while out and about on your explores. More kid-friendly times can be sought down the road at the Cango Caves (50 minutes), one of the finest caverns to grace the Klein Karoo. Fond of a glass or few? You’ll easily fill your time in this part of the Western Cape, where making, sampling and (most importantly) sipping wine is something of a way of life. Local vineyards of note include Excelsior Vlakteplaas (15 minutes), known for its lip-smacking muscadel, and Mons Ruber Winery (15 minutes) where you can treat your palate to traditional pot-still brandy.
  • Does Meijersrust Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Meijersrust Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Meijersrust Farm? Outdoor leisure activities here are both brilliant and bounteous – highlights include trekking or driving through the Swartberg range's mighty mountain peaks (10 minutes' drive), cooling off in the pools by Meiringspoort … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Meijersrust Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Meijersrust Farm? From R300 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.