has 3 overlapping flower zones. De Zeekoe Guest Farm forms part of the Cape Country Routes Collection which highlights a number of luxurious countries stay in the Western Cape of South Africa. Oudtshoorn and the Klein Karoo offer a different type of Garden Route experience. Gone are the ocean vistas, winding coastal roads, and verdant forests.
Instead, travelers will discover an arid destination between mountain ranges. However, there is plenty to do in the region known as the Ostrich capital of the world. Local attractions include numerous ostrich farms such as Safari Ostrich Farm across the road, Additionally, hiking, biking, canoeing, bird tours, stargazing, and the 5 Shy Meerkats experiences as well as the Cango Caves and Cango Wildlife Ranch. Having visited the caves on a previous trip, I opted for the wildlife ranch. Cango Wildlife Ranch is a wonderful place to see and learn more about local wildlife. Their conservation programs for a number of different species make the entry price worthwhile. Although there is much to do, I felt such a sense of peace at my cottage that I chose to spend a lot of time here before heading back to the city. Slow mornings were spent sipping coffee before taking a stroll around to photograph the blooming desert flowers. Hot afternoons called for dips in the private pool before enjoying the magnificent sunsets with a drink in hand. Finally, the evenings were spent outside on the balcony marveling at the blanket of stars on display. De Zeekoe Guest Farm consists of rooms in the Manor House and the Main
House as well as separate wooden and stone cottages. The property is both child-friendly and wheelchair-friendly making it accessible for everyone. All rooms have a stylish country chic décor with all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. I found the stone cottages to be delightfully secluded yet immensely comfortable and I just didn’t want to leave. However, the main house offers further facilities such as the De Zeekoe Restaurant and Tranquillity Spa which will add an extra layer of luxury to any stay. De Zeekoe Guest is fair trade and has its own school on the farm. They even harvest their own vegetables, olives, herbs, and honey. But the true gift of De Zeekoe Guest Farm is the immersion in nature it offers guests who are looking for peace and quiet in a truly rare setting.
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