Please click here for map of hiking trails or description of hiking trails or Forest Lodge  or Thora Boloka Cottage page

The large, comfortable Farmhouse, built in 1937, is situated so as to offer spectacular views of the farm. The house has 5 bedrooms, each with their own bathroom, a large living and dining area, a well-equipped kitchen and a wide verandah on two sides. The house is designed for socializing so the kitchen, lounge and verandah are popular places in which to meet and relax. The Farmhouse is cool in the summer and is warmed by cozy fireplaces during winter. The lovely private gardens offer tranquillity and peace.  The unique accommodation at the Farmhouse offers something for everybody, whether you are a group of friends, a family celebrating a special occasion, a group of birders or several families with kids holidaying together.

The Farmhouse has a unique feature in its magical "blue bathroom". Guests can shower in warm sunlight under an accacia tree, looking out onto the tree ferns and terrace gardens.

Linen and towels are provided. The house has a gas freezer, stove and geyser, solar and gas lighting. The fully equipped kitchen is serviced daily. Firewood is provided. A plunge pool is a refreshing new addition to the farmhouse.  

The following is provided in The Farmhouse:
linen, towels, soap and hand cream, all crockery and cutlery, kitchen utensils, tea, creamer, coffee, bodum coffee and a bodum plunger, dish-washing liquid, dish cloths and dish towels, firewood and firelighters, matches, torches, Peaceful Sleep and Bayticol spray.

Farmhouse stoep

Farmhouse 

TRAILS

Various marked trails of graded difficulty and length lead you through a wide range 
of habitats on the farm.  

Click here for a map of trails on the farm or for description of trails.

BIRDING

The farm’s varied habitats are home to about 220 species of birds, including the Narina Trogan, the Black-fronted Bush Shrike, the Green Twinspot and the Buff-spotted Flufftail. The Woodbush area is one of the top birding sites as mentioned in Hugh Chittendin’s book, Top Birding Spots in Southern Africa.  Co-owner, Ben de Boer is an avid birder and top Birdlife SA guide, David Letsoalo is resident on Kurisa Moya.  Guided walks or outings in the area can be organized.  

FISHING

Our dam is stocked with trout and Haenertsburg is a nationally renowned trout fishing area and access can be organized to various dam and river venues where both rainbow and brown trout may be caught.