The Farm Windhoek
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Add your business details- 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
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5Open all year
Languages spoken
English
German
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Outdoor pool nearbyLocation
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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Frequently asked questions
- 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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m.