Come and visit Van Rooyenskraal Guest Farm between Willowmore and Aberdeen in the heart of the beautiful and restful Karoo. It is conveniently situated a short distance from the N9 main route which runs from Graaff-Reinet and leads to Oudtshoorn and George. Nowhere else than the Karoo is the starry sky so clear, the air so fresh and the silence so apparent. Come and enjoy this outstanding area around the Skoorsteenberg with its noteworthy vegetation, varied bird life, unforgettable sunsets which will make such an impression upon you that you will always yearn to come back.

Blydefontein Tented Camp in the Rietbron district between Willowmore and Beaufort West provides a wonderful outdoor experience in the depths of the Karoo, literally miles from any urban area. Here you can really get to grips with the outdoors without having to rough it. Don't bother to bring a tent or bedding - they are here waiting for you!

Experience the adventure of an African safari at Bhejane Game and Hunting Reserve in the Eastern Cape. Tucked away in the picturesque Groot River Valley - halfway between Steytlerville and Willowmore and to the west of Port Elizabeth. Bhejane lies just north of one of South Africa’s best kept secrets, the Baviaanskloof and offers visitors an opportunity to experience the animal kingdom of the bushveld in the Karoo.

Game drives in your own vehicle are also welcomed during the day. Some areas are only accessible in a four-wheel drive vehicle. The drives on the reserve are firstly a game viewing experience and secondly an off-road or 4x4 experience. You are also encouraged to explore on foot, seeing that this brings nature the closest to you. You will experience the veld and wildlife much more intimately this way. In this regard we offer guided walks as well. Bird watching is very popular as the area offers the bird lover a large variety of birds. The fact that the river has pools that always holds water, adds to the wide variety of birds found in the region. This also provides you with fishing and swimming opportunities.

Yes, we have a bakgat 40 km route for the quads and motorbikes. Your ride will take you along dongas, gravel plaas paaie and up and down beautiful klowe.

There is a choice of trails in the kloof suitable for 4x4 vehicles or mountain bikes.

Doringkloof offers five different 4x4 trails in the Baviaanskloof and Kouga mountains. The best known of these is probably the Rus en Vrede route between the Langkloof near Kareedouw to the Rus en Vrede Farm of the Lamprechts in the Baviaanskloof.

The well known landmark, Aasvoëlberg is located on Finchley Farm and offers guests numerous activities such as hiking, mountain climbing, hang gliding, mountain biking and 4x4 and 4x2 tracks. For those who do not have a suitable vehicle to drive on the farm tracks a Land Rover can be hired for use on the farm. Guests can drive or hike to the top of Aasvoëlberg where they will find a rich variety of flora (Proteas and fynbos) as well as magnificent rock formations, fountains, waterfalls and mountain streams. Birdlife is abundant and birdwatchers will not be disappointed.

Zandvlakte is an operational farm offering accommodation, either dinner bed and breakfast, or selfcatering, in old restored buildings on the farm, dating from 1811 to the late 1900's.

The Uitslag 4x4 route will take you to the top of the southern mountain range. You can drive on for about 8km and you have to return by the same route.

All hiking, mountain biking, self drive routes and 4x4 trails are marked with maps and interesting information available on each route. Plains game that can be seen include kudu, hartebeest, black wildebeest, klipspringer, impala, blesbok, mountain reedbuck, springbok and various other smaller animals. Caracal, aardvark and porcupine are often seen on sunset and night drives. The reserve is a birders' paradise with over 100 species recorded. Visit the black eagles' nest on a guided walk and experience the thrill of seeing these raptors hunt up close. Haaspoort is home to a large variety of rare plants and succulents such as the prehistoric "Elephant's Foot" and cycads. Bushwalks are popular, as your hosts will introduce you to the rare and beautiful flora and fauna of the Karoo.

The farm has more than 60 kilometers of farm tracks that can be explored with 4x4 or 4x2 vehicles. These tracks range through a variety of terrain and the difficulty levels vary from "easy" to "advanced" but most of the tracks are also suitable for off-road motor bikes and 4x2s. On this farm nature is highly valued and responsible off-road driving by all visitors, whether 4x4 or off-road bikes, is expected in order to protect the environment and the unique, indigenous flora and fauna.

The 10km 4x4 route offers overnight accommodation along the route in an open bakkrans - what an experience! It also offers spectacular views of the valley - Upon closer inspection the indigenous plants will keep you spellbound.

At Vaalwater there is also a 4x4 track of about 10km with some challenging sections and is suitable for beginners and the experienced.

Glenmore is a delightful retreat with a choice of five different and comparatively easy farm trails that include rocky terrain, stream crossings and the possibility of some serious mud on the River Trail. We managed to bog a Toyota Prado for a couple of hours, mainly through a novice's mistake, and had to hitch a ride with a tractor. The incident did nothing to dampen our enthusiasm for a drive rich in scenic delights with the bonus of 79 bird species identified on the property. It is ideal for a quiet weekend away from it all in the Little Karoo, knowing that warm country hospitality awaits you.

The wonderful scenery begs to be explored. Guests are welcome to drive, walk or hike through the farm and the veld or to climb our mountains and enjoy the vistas and the interesting rock formations. The walk to the fresh mountain spring is a particular favourite. A nature-lover's paradise, the farm has a great variety of aloes, cycads, Elephant's Foot, proteas and the rare Willowmore Cedar not to mention the miniature "Gansie". Birdlife abounds on the farm. Several hundred species were identified by a University of Port Elizabeth study-group. The Groot River presents opportunities for fresh water angling as well as for swimming and rowing (subject to rainfall!).