DescriptionZingela Indlela - placed in a magnificent scenery on the outskirts of Little Karoo and the Outeniqua mountains. Truly one of the most beautiful game farms in the Southern Cape.This beautiful, active ostrich farm is situated on the R328 to Oudtshoorn, 25 km from Mossel Bay. The blue Outiniqua mountain range, the abundance of fauna, flora, game and even crocodiles, 4X4 route (2/3) quad bikes and a bush camp offers quality enjoyment and relaxation. The view from the guest house is a beautiful, tranquil farm scene. Swimming pool on the deck. Meals are served on request. Rienie Douglas is your hostess. Zingela Indlela, meaning game tracks, is an unforgettable experience of ecological beauty, flowers, fynbos, animals and guests who blend with nature. The wide open spaces with the blue skies, the omnipresence of the splendour of the Outinqua mountain range in another hue of blue and the abundance of radiant colours of the Cape and coastal fynbos creates a devine feeling of tranquility. • An under-utilized corn and cattle farm was used as a model to develop and create this unique tourist/working farm scenario. • Tourism is only a section of the farm life, however you will find diverse farming activities e.g. game, crocodile, goats, birds, producing of fodder and fynbos. To sit on the deck at dusk will offer a lovely view of the entire farm and all the activities. • The farm in the Mossel Bay district is 694 ha and is fully game fenced. The property is situated 9 km west of Brandwag, 19 km from Hartenbos and some 25 km from the historic and quaint Mossel Bay on the way to Oudtshoorn. Hartenbos is a popular holiday and beach resort. • Sandy clay soils lie in the valleys with more stony character on the terraces. Some terraces are capped with rocky kaolin/sediment material. • The veld is coastal renosterveld with high proportions of grasses, fynbos and indigenous bush. • The farm is situated 19 km from Hartenbos, the popular playground for holidaymakers. Restaurants, beautiful tracks for strolls, fishing, water sports and mini golf courses – all part of the beautiful and world-renowned Garden Route. • Accommodation on the farm is peaceful and quiet. • Two lovely ladies, Norma and Rosy, are helpful staff members of this facility. • No meals, except breakfast, will be served as this is a self-catering lodge. The kitchen may be used. CROCODILES: The Nile crocodile is born and bred on this farm. The owner, Deon Douglas, will gladly take visitors on a tour of the crocodile farming. Please call on your hostess for an appointment to see and hear about these very interesting pre-historic creatures. This is a very interesting adventure. BOER GOATS: Another section is the farming with goats. They can be seen from tAccommodation THE LODGE: The lodge is situated on an escarpment overlooking the farm, the cattle,
Please call on the farm house for assistance in case of late hours. • Do not wander around alone on the farm. • Always take somebody and a walking-stick along. • Notify your host of your hiking or driving the tracks. • Never remove plants from the farm. • Always stay on the tracks. • Never disturb animals or crocodiles. • Smoking is prohibited on the tracks. • Always follow general life-style rules. • DO NOT LITTER, PLEASE. RatesLodge PRICE: ONLY BED AND BREAKFAST: Bush Camp Price is R 500 per night.
DirectionsFollow the R328 from Hartenbos Oudtshoorn Hartenbos and turn in to Brandwag at the road sign. Pass the church and guest house and follow the left hand road at the forked section. Follow the road for 8 km to Zingela Indlela on your left hand; pass through the Zingela gate. Slowly down-hill: the lodge is on your right hand before you reach the farm buildings. |
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