BAVIAANSKLOOF
BaviJAANS Farm Stall Jana Meyer manages this pretty farm stall. It has a comfy sofa on the stoep and a fridge full of ice cold drinks. Opening times: From 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Saturday. Closed on Sunday. Where? About 100 km from Willowmore along the R332. Contact: 044 874 3450; baviaanskloofcottages.co.za
The Moooooo Farm Stall This farm stall sells artisan cheese made by a local dairy. Opening times: From 8 am to 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Closed on weekdays, but if you call in advance they’ll open up for you. Where? About 25 km north of Patensie on the Elandsrivier road. Contact: 072 663 9637
Anglo-Boer War Museum Allow Lukas van der Merwe – farmer, businessman, filmmaker and beachcomber – to show you how he made his first million. Spoiler: It involves a metal detector. Opening times: You’re welcome to pop in any time – even after hours as long as there’s someone to open the museum. Where? On the farm Middelwater, 30 km north of Patensie on the Elandsrivier road. Contact: 079 888 6337; mountingwe.co.za Buffalo Bay Caravan Park, Buffalo Bay Camp right next to the ocean. If you can cast far, you’ll be able to fish from the entrance of your tent. There are 85 stands, each with electricity. Rate: From R300 per day for two people (max four people per stand). Contact: 044 383 0045; buffalobay.co.za
Kamerkloof, Baviaanskloof This self-catering establishment is at the centre of the Baviaanskloof agricultural region. You can stay in a cottage or a house, and there are swimming pools. Rates: Cottages from R1 500 per night (for four people); houses from R2 250 per night for three people, plus R350 per additional person. Free for children under 12. Contact: 049 839 1008; kamerkloof.co.za
Kudu Kaya, Baviaanskloof This working farm has six selfcatering units, each accommodating between three and 12 people. There are also 17 camping stands with four ablution facilities. Rates: Camping R80 per person per night; chalets R250 per person. Children under 12 get a discount. Contact: 087 700 8195; kudukaya.co.za
Visit mpafa.com for information about the Mpafa Travel tour of the Knysna Forest.