Meijersrust Farm
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Add your business details- 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
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2Open all year
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Meijersrust Farm
1 Meiringspoort
De Rust
Western Cape
South Africa
6550
Directions Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg +0200 (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.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m.