Ribbokkloof Holiday Farm

• Property TypeFarm Stay
• Guests44
• Rooms/Units6
• Minimum Stay2 Nights
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Ribbokkloof Holiday Farm is a property for self catering in Middelburg for anyone visiting the Cultural Heartland region.

About Ribbokkloof Holiday Farm

Ribbokkloof Lodge is a unique holiday farm situated in Mpumalanga, conveniently located just two hours' drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Ribbokkloof forms part of a series of Gelykwater Bonsmara Cattle Farms, so every morning guest's wake up to the sound of the cattle walking down the kloof path to drink from the stream near the chalets, while the calves play in their crèche. Our Bonsmaras are intelligent and inquisitive, so it is very likely that they will come right up to your chalet. In addition, Ribbokkloof's horses will enthral all visitors, young and old alike.

Ribbokkloof combines the best of rustic charm and old fashioned farmhouse hospitality with absolute comfort, with a choice of B&B rooms, B&B chalets, self-catering chalets or camping site accommodation. Our chalets are privately positioned in the kloof, where the gentle murmuring of a mountain stream and rock pools will lull you to sleep every night. Or, for the more adventurous, camping under the stars is the perfect way to enjoy being close to nature.

Accommodation

Our accommodation consists of fully equipped self-catering chalets are ideal for larger groups of guests, family holidays, or a weekend away with friends. In comfortable, charmingly rustic surrounds and with an indoor braai area, you're sure to enjoy a wonderful weekend regardless of the weather.

If you're really want to get down and dirty with Mother Nature, then book a stand in our riverbed campsite and experience the blissful tranquillity of sleeping under the Ribbokkloof stars! In addition, all accommodation can be easily accessed by car (and not only 4 x 4 vehicles).

For chalet and camping guests, please note, that guests are required to bring their own bath and swimming towels, dish cloths, dish washing soap, toilet paper, torches, binoculars and insect repellent – and of course their own groceries. Bringing extra camp chairs will also make your stay more comfortable.

Green / Eco friendly facilities

Sustainable energy systems:
• Solar water heating
• Instead of Eskom electricity, we make use of 12 volt solar electricity with long life batteries
• Gas stoves etc. in order to do our bit for the energy saving (by not using Eskom at all)

We have our own recycling programme and the waste that the guests leave behind is taken to a recycle facility. Our activities are eco driven, hiking, bird watching, bass fishing and even our 4x4 routes are ecological sustainable.

Activities and Attractions

4 x 4 vehicle tracks:
Ribbokkloof Lodge offers exciting an exciting guided or self driven 4 x 4 experience (maps are available at reception) for those guests in search of a little adventure. The Ribbokkloof 4 x 4 trail is graded level two to four, and includes a 3km riverbed obstacle course and a 27km scenic route through Highveld vegetation.

Quad biking (own bikes welcome):
Choose your terrain and have a blast with your own quad bike on our mountain bike trail or 4 x 4 trail or simply bundu bash your way along Ribbokkloof's 1100ha of off road farm road and single tracks.

Mountain biking:
Ribbokkloof is the ideal challenge for your bike! 1100ha of off road farm road or single tracks for the brave at heart.

Hiking trails:
If you're longing to find that perfect close-to-nature spot, then Ribbokkloof's hiking trails are just right for you. Our trails are all Green Flag accredited, meandering beside the mountain streams and rapids in an area rich with flora and fauna.

Ribbokkloof offers two types of hiking routes: network or circular. There are two network routes of 9.5km and 6.7km respectively. Our circular route is a two day hike (Day 1 - 9.5km and Day 2 - 6.7km) leaving from Stinkhout Chalet with an overnight stop at our rustic yet comfortable trail accommodation hut.

Swimming:
Our sparkling pool is set right in the midst of nature, overlooking rolling hills and untouched natural vegetation. For our guests' comfort, there is a thatch lapa as well as picnic tables located right by the pool.

Fishing:
Ribbokkloof's dam is well stocked with plenty of bass to keep fishing enthusiasts happy. Guests are welcome to fish from the bank, or bring their electric bass boats, float coops, canoes or fishing kayaks; spend some quality time on the water, and maybe even reel in that ‘dream fish'.Guests should please note that while the dam also holds some carp as well as bass, it is not truly carp fishing friendly as you cannot drive all the way round the dam.

Bird watching:
Bring your binoculars and bird books, and come and lose yourself in the sounds and sights of nature. Ribbokkloof boasts over 180 species of birds, and the list is constantly growing as our guests encounter new specimens with every visit.