La Belle Esperance Adventure Farm

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Peace and tranquillity (added by visitor 12 Oct 2022)

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  • 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).

Campground type

Tent sites 12
RV sites 4
Rent a tent 4
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

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

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Scouts welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

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.

Reviews

10

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Quiet, rustic escape from the hustle and bustle

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jean N. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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.

  • 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?
    RV, 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.
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