Gatsrivier Holiday Farm - Self Catering Accommodation, Camping & Activities in the Ceres Karoo, Western Cape

The Ceres Karoo, secretive and full of wonderful surprises, forms the backdrop to the Gats River Holiday Farm. Here, on the banks of the Ongeluks River you will experience the Karoo in its full diversity and nuances.

The topography of Gats River Holiday Farm – in between the Roggeveld Mountains and the Koedoesberg Mountains – is responsible for various little mountain rills with beautiful rock formations forming the background for wonderful hiking trails. On top of it all, literally, available 4X4 routes reach heights of up to 1 230 metres, from where the view stretches over a wonderland of hills, rivers and the famous Karoo bushes; a truly awe inspiring experience.

Gatsrivier Holiday Farm Accommodation

Springbok House:  3 Rooms, Sleeps 6 / One double bed, two single beds and one bunker bed / Fireplace in main bedroom / One bathroom with shower, toilet and washing basin / Gas stove / Welcome dover wood stove / Fridge-freezer / Gas geyser / Bedding is supplied (subject to a stay of minimum two nights) / Please bring own towels / Outside braai / fireplace / Mist cooling system on stoep

Klipspringer Cottage:  2 Spacious Rooms, Sleeps 6 / One double bed, two single beds and sleeper couch / Inside fireplace / Gas Stove / Fridge-freezer / Gas geyser / Bedding is supplied (subject to a stay of minimum two nights) / Please bring own towels / Outside braai/fireplace / Mist cooling system on stoep

Ribbok House:  Three Rooms, Sleeps 8 / Two double beds, two single beds and double sleeper couch in living area / Welcome dover wood stove / Inside fireplace / Gas stove / Fridge-freezer / Gas geyser / Bedding is supplied (subject to a stay of minimum two nights) / Please bring own towels / Outside braai / fireplace / Mist cooling system on stoep / Splashpool

Bakensrivier - Main House:  Sleeps Five / First Room - Three Single Beds / Second Room - One Double Bed / Black Wood Stove / 2 x 2 Burner Gas Tofes / Solar Fridge / Freezer / Solar Lights / No Electricity

Camping sites:  Max 6 people, 1 vehicle / Children:  Under three years free and under 12 years half price / The ablution facilities are equipped with gas geysers / Every camp site has it's own water tap / All camp sites are very private / Please bring own refuse bags / Splash pool / No pets allowed / Bring your own head lights / No Electricity​

Rates:  Self Catering from R335 per person per night (R500 per person per night for just one night stay) / Camping R130 per person per night.

Facilities & Services at Gatsrivier Guest Farm

• Meals - Meals for up to 30 people.  It is very important to book at least two weeks in advance. You can choose from a few options.
• Shuttle Service - Once a month we have a shuttle service from Cape Town and we pick up people at different stops along the N1. Room for 12 People. All meals included. From the Friday dinner to the Sunday lunch. Also included: a drive on the farm and an evening of story telling.
• Almost nine  4x4 routes to choose from. These 4x4 routes are also very popular as mountain bike routes. Idea for the mountain bikers: Take the train to Matjiesfontein and cycle to Gatsrivier  (74km).  We will attend to you needs.

The warm, languid summer days are usually fanned by a cool breeze, ideal for catching up on your reading in the shade under the trees, giving free rein to your thoughts or just grabbing a quick nap. Nights are cool and refreshing, equipping you with energy for your explorations the following day. If you visit us in winter time, prepare yourself for very cold nights, even early morning frost, yet lovely warm days when  coats, jackets and sweaters can be peeled off again.

Due to the total absence of air pollution and no reflected lights from nearby towns, our nights are unbelievably brilliant. Star gazers and satellite watchers cannot ask for a better venue to pursue their particular hobbies.

Leave your mobile ‘phone in your vehicle – no reception on the farm – and recharge your own batteries for a change. You owe it  to yourself and the people close to you!!

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Please contact Anet & Hennie at Gatsrivier directly for bookings & enquiries.