SOUTH AFRICA OUTDOORS
GROENVLEI FARM GUEST HOUSE
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Owner/Proprietor : Lynne Minnaar Tel: +27 (0) 49 845 0305
Fax: +27 (0) 49 845 0302 Web: www.groenvlei.co.za
GROENVLEI is situated in the SNEEUBERG mountain range in the GRAAFF-REINET district of the EASTERN CAPE approximately 64km from RICHMOND (on the N1): Follow the GROENVLEI signs through RICHMOND, after 4km turn left at the GROENVLEI signboard.
If you are travelling from PORT ELIZABETH, it is approximately 64km from GRAAFF-REINET: Follow the R63 out of GRAAFF-REINET for 26km, turn right at the RICHMOND/GROENVLEI signboard.
If you decide to visit NIEU-BETHESDA first, GROENVLEI is approximately 40km from this famous hamlet: leave the village via Martin Street in a westerly direction and follow the GROENVLEI signboards.
The Karoo Climate:
In summer the average temperature is
26°C; which is pleasant compared to the normal heat expected in the Karoo. This
is due to the high altitude (2000m above sea-level) here in the Sneeuberg range.
The winters are cold with regular
snowfalls! Spring and autumn are mild with the odd unpredictable windy spell or cold front moving in. But nobody can make exact weather predictions... so this is simply a guide. So bring your cool tops, sun-hats, thick jackets, gloves and beanies!
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Groenvlei Farm Guesthouse
('Green marsh'), a working Karoo merino
Accommodation (self-catering or catered) is offered in either a 4-, 2- or 1-
No stay at GROENVLEI is complete without experiencing our
very popular
WHAT TO DO ON GROENVLEI GROENVLEI is a place where there is something for young and old.
ARCHAEOLOGY: Visit the various fossil sites (200 million years old) or let us show you the stoneage sites (150 000 years old).
BIRDING:Take your checklist with you and see how many of the 205 identified species you can spot! Maybe you see a new species that we have not seen before!
CYCLING:Follow one of the hiking trails or just set off into the sunset! Bicycles provided.
How about milking a cow or feeding a lamb! As GROENVLEI is a working merino sheep farm visitors can experience life on the farm upclose
HIKING:On GROENVLEI there are 12 marked hiking trails, ranging from a short 1km "Bossiepad" (50 typical Karoo plants have been identified) to a longer 20km mountainous, winding farm track
HORSE RIDING:Saddle up and head off into open spaces
HUNTING:Biltong lovers can enquire about hunting; small groups and family welcome!
SWIMMING:Swim in a clean cement dam, filled daily with fresh, sulphurous borehole water
TENNIS:Bring your racket and balls and play as long as you like
VOLLEY BALL:Work up an appetite by playing as a family!
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Just relax and watch the sun go down and the stars come out! |
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sheep
farm, is situated in the heart of the Sneeuberg, close to historical
Graaff-Reinet and Nieu-Bethesda (famous for its Owl House). 
bedroomed
cottage that you have entirely to yourself.
traditional
farm cuisine; menus and meal times will gladly be adapted to suit your
preferences. A typical menu would include roast leg of lamb, venison pie, roast
potatoes, fresh veggies from the garden, salad and milk tart.