La Belle Esperance Adventure Farm
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Add your business details- Peaceful, safe and secure farm site in the KZN mountains
- A 20-minute drive from Volksrust and 45 minutes from Newcastle
- Simple pitches by a river for birdwatching and swimming
If stealing away to the mountains has long been on your bucket list, La Belle Esperance Adventure Farm is a quiet KwaZulu-Natal site in a safe and secure spot that’s privately owned (and with the owners living on site so they’re always on hand to help their guests).
Life is all very peaceful here in the mountains, with minimal traffic on the farm’s main road and a ban on loud music to make sure there’s nothing to disturb your stay. Instead you’ll most likely have a soundtrack of birdsong, which should set you up well for days spent biking, hiking, birdwatching and wildlife-spotting in the local area. Back at the farm is a river that’s got shallows for paddling and a deeper section to plunge into if you really need to cool off.
Facilities are fairly low-key at this farm, in keeping with the laidback style of the place, but guests will have access to toilets, showers, a washing-up area and a laundry area, along with internet access for planning all those outings.
As there’s plenty of space, campfires and braais are permitted on site: Volksrust (20 minutes’ drive) is a handy place to pick up supplies, although you might also like to head a little further afield for the shops (and restaurants) in places like Memel or Wakkerstroom, or head to Newcastle (45 minutes’ drive away).
Site type
12
4
4Open all year
Languages spoken
English
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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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker 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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
La Belle Esperance Adventure Farm
Kwaggasnek Road
Charlestown
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
2470
Directions Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
-27.48487°N
29.82176°W
Route directions
Look out for the farm's red gate, which can be opened by slipping one link of the chain through another (please remember to close it again because of wandering farm animals).
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
Have yourself a very historic hike on Majuba Mountain (five minutes’ drive), the site of the First Boer War, and kick off what could be a history-packed itinerary if you so wish… with the small historic town of Memel (50 minutes) and Newcastle’s battle sites and museums (40 minutes) no huge car journey away, you’ll have plenty of time for it…
If you’re not viewing the Volksrust (20 minutes) landscapes from above – as paragliding is popular in this area – down below are more historic attractions, including a steam train.
Add birds and hippos to your sightseeing list… your best chance to view them is in the splendid Seekoeivlei Nature Reserve (40 minutes). Otherwise, birdwatchers and history buffs will find plenty of species, historic buildings and museums in Wakkerstroom (35 minutes).
There’s more game in the Utrecht Balele Community Game Park (an hour), from giraffes and zebras to warthog and wildebeest.
After a lazier afternoon with the gang, perfecting your swing? There’s a golf course (20 minutes) within striking distance for such activities.
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Quiet, rustic escape from the hustle and bustle
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Primitive grass and sand campsite
Liked: The quiet ambiance, shady spot, access to gravel roads and working farm concept with cattle and horses roaming free. The ablutions were serviced daily and overall a rustic escape from Johannesburg!
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: What a pleasure to host Jean and his son at the campsite. They were pleasant people who clearly enjoyed the outdoors. Love to see you again.
Frequently asked questions
- Does La Belle Esperance Adventure Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is La Belle Esperance Adventure Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near La Belle Esperance Adventure Farm? Have yourself a very historic hike on Majuba Mountain (five minutes’ drive), the site of the First Boer War, and kick off what could be a history-packed itinerary if you so wish… … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of La Belle Esperance Adventure Farm?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.