KAROO RUSTIGHEID GASTEPLAAS

Karoo Rustigheid guest farm is situated on the farm Koornlandskloof, about 45/ 50 km west of Sutherland on the Bo visriver road. ( a circular route around Sutherland, on the Roggeveld area of Sutherland.

We are only  15 /20 km from the well renowned ouberg pass.

Total karoo peace of mind. You can relax in a safe farm environment. a Circular route west of Sutherland-near Ouberg pass plato west of Sutherland. Hiking and biking trails. Various farm activities to join in.

Find rest on our farm – when the hardships of nature diminished one source of livelihood, it opened a window to another one. Finding hope within the drought, we have established a home a way from home on our farm for guests – to share the beauty and peace that only the Karoo can offer, with you, our guests. Come find rest in the Karoo, enjoy the hospitality of Sutherland and celebrate the simple life of the country.

We welcome our guests and invite them to experience the freedom of open spaces, where children can safely explore nature, riding bicycles, hiking, swimming in the dam. Children can be children in peace.

OUTDOORS FAMILY ACTIVITIES:

Horse riding and plenty of outdoor activities at Sutherland.

At Karoo Rustigheid, guests can pet the sheep and give the lambs milk, feed chickens and sheep, and experience the farm life, and on a nearby farm , horse-riding can be arranged.(Blesfontein)

Hiking and biking trails on Karoo rustigheid guest farm  and Skurweberg available. Please call, Alta , for arrangements. 023 0041 098

Birdwatching  – only Karoo Rustigheid

For the kids there are pony or horse rides (adults welcome too!)

And of course evenings you can enjoy the Karoo air and some sun downers at the escarpment at OUBERG PASS only 20km from Karoo Rustigheid
a Picture Perfect view.

Bird-watching:

The Succulent Karoo is one of two Southern African regions designated as biodiversity hotspots by Conservation International, making the Karoo an essential destination for birders. The Succulent Karoo biome known as the Tanqua Karoo, named after the river cutting through that region, is considered by experts to be among the finest for bird watching, especially in spring when the vegetation comes to life, with nest-building, raising chicks and displaying.

4×4 Routes , Hiking and Bike Trails

Various good 4×4 , Hiking and Biking Trails   (28km – outside of town on the Bo Visriver road)

A number of 4×4 routes have been established in the district, often on farms which also offer other outdoor activities.

Blesfontein Guestfarm has grade 1 – 2.  –  4×4 route (for the whole family)

Hikes and new mountain bike trails and sports a variety of fauna and flora.

Skurweberg Guestfarm have accommodation and a camping terrain.

Not for the faint hearted.  (40 km outside of town on the Bo – Visriver road.)

Camping and various guest houses available (40km outside of town) near visriver area

The Silhouette Hiking Trail on the farm Ezeljaght

Silhouette Hiking Trail is a must for all the hiker enthusiasts , The Silhouette Trail is a two-day circular trail on the farm Ezeljaght, 22 km from Sutherland. It is family-friendly, with the first day 13km and the second 9km. It was laid out in 1996 by Prof. Leon Hugo, the developer of the Green Flag accreditation system for hiking trails, and winds between outcrops of dolomite rocks which give the trail its unique flavour.

Fossil experience in and around Sutherland

On offer is a small geological and palaeontological exhibition of the Beaufort Group of the Sutherland area.

Fossils from this group and geological samples on display explain the ancient floodplain setting of the Permian era in the Karoo some 260 mya.

It also illustrates how the mammal-like reptile animals that inhabited this area first, evolved. Then,  Jaco, our guide, take you through the history of our local veld with various tours  – 1 ,2 or 3 hour fossil hunt walking tours just outside Sutherland.

There you go on a fossil hunt and expand your knowledge on the palaeontology of the magical Karoo.

Another Fossil experience is available – from Sutherland to Fraserburg. Marthinus, our other guide, will meet you , after a circular driving route, about 110 km to Fraserburg, and he will show you the dinosaur footprints. You will truly enjoy.

Bookings are essential! Contact Discover Sutherland.

Roggecloof is a private bio nature reserve, 25 km outside of town, towards Matjiesfontein.

Various hiking and biking and game drives available, only for in-house guests.

See and do ( In and aroud Sutherland ):

Sutherland on Foot – A historic excellent tour with Amanda du Preez from Visit Sutherland and Die Heks se Huis will share her passion about The town of Sutherland and surroundings with you. – Daily tours at: 09:00 and 11:00 – bookings are essential please. Thank you very much.

Amanda:  +27 (0) 76 898 6701 / 064 657 06 93 office

Church tour – Darius van der Merwe – +27 (0) 72 8371234

NP van Wyk Louw Museum visits available – Please book a tour – 064 657 0693

Scenic drive to Ouberg pass – on the top of Roggeveld mountain ridge, just 45 km west outside of Sutherland (near Karoo Rustigheid gasteplaas) – 076 909 8635 whatsapp