FAST FACTS

How to get there?

The Boplaas gate is about 2 km beyond the CapeNature office at the western end of the kloof (about 52 km from the Gamkaskloof turn-off on the Swartberg Pass). You need a code to enter.

Things to do:

• Cycle. Bring your mountain bike and explore the gravel roads on the farm. • Sundowners. In the late afternoon, walk west along the road up Rugbrekersnek for sunset views (about 40 minutes). • Hike. There are several hikes in the area, but all the trails are unmarked. Try the historical Die Leer (two hours) at Kleinberg – the residents of the kloof once used this trail to get to Prince Albert. You can also walk along the river. Look for birds and rock art. For more information about the various trails, contact Lida Louw ( diehel2boplaas@gmail.com). • Swim. Some of the cottages have splash pools. You can also swim in a river pool called Oom Hannes se Gat.

Where to stay?

Boplaas has several self-catering options. Contact the owners to book. • Camping: Camp next to a stream under trees. There are four stands with space for up to six people each. There is no power, but the ablution facilities have flush toilets and hot showers thanks to a donkey boiler. R200 per vehicle per night. Bring your own firewood. Contact Rykie to book: 083 306 6715; boplaas@gmail.com • Houses: The first house you’ll see is called Jan Eentand and it’s on the right after the gate. It sleeps six people, with a gas stove, a fridge and a Dover stove in the living area. Firewood is supplied. There are solar-powered lights as well as candles and lanterns in case of emergency or if you want to enhance the mood. There are braai facilities and a splash pool. Bring towels. R1 000 per night regardless of the number of guests. Contact Johan to book: 083 269 7192; johan@szc.co.za The Stalletjie is a one-room cottage with a double bed. It has a gas stove and a gas fridge, but no wood stove. Bring your own towels. Firewood is supplied for the first night. There is solar power (lights), and candles and lanterns. It also has braai facilities and a swimming pool. R600 for one night or R500 per night if you stay longer. Contact Rykie to book: 083 306 671; boplaas@gmail.com Oom Piet’s has three bedrooms with space for eight guests. The house is fully equipped with a Dover stove in the kitchen and solar power for lights, plus braai facilities outside. There’s a stream nearby where you can swim. R1 000 for one night or R900 per night if you stay more than one night. Contact Rykie to book: 083 306 6715; boplaas@gmail.com Vaal Johannes is a charming cottage popular with honeymoon couples. There’s a gas stove, a gas fridge, a Dover stove and an outdoor shower with a great view, plus a private splash pool and braai facilities. Firewood is supplied. R600 per night. Contact Lida to book: 082 441 2780; diehel2boplaas@gmail.com Oom Hannes has three bedrooms and space for six people. There’s a gas stove, a gas fridge and a Dover stove. The bathroom is outside. The house has a private splash pool and braai facilities; firewood is provided. R600 per night for the first one or two guests, plus R200 per extra person. Contact Lida to book: diehel2boplaas@gmail.com; 082 441 2780;

Where to eat?

Bring your own food or book a meal at Fontein Guest Farm.

More info:

diehel.co.za; diehelboplaas.co.za