Op ons gasteplaas
streef ons daarna om 'n atmosfeer te skep waar gaste nie net tuis
sal voel nie maar ook die natuur en buitelewe sal geniet, weg van
die gejaag van die stads lewe. Aangesien Verlatenkloof ook n
werkende plaas is, raak ons gaste gereeld opgewonde om ons
Vaaljapie trekker te sien werk in die lusern lande, of om die
wonder van 'n ooi wat lam te ervaar, of om net die ganse,
springbokkies en skilpaaie in ons diere kampie te aanskou. Ons gaste
is welkom on op die plaas rond te loop en ook om die skaap
paaidjie tot bo-op die berg uit te stap, vanwaar die fantastiese
uitsig oor die rollende heuwels sigbaar is. So, onthou om jou
kamera te bring, die uitsig is n fees vir die oog.
Met Verlatenkloof as basis kan u die Sutherland distrik verken,
ons pragtige bergpasse ry en/of die spoor van die
Anglo-Boereoorlog volg.
Hierdie wêreld is ryk aan herinneringe uit daardie tyd.
Saans kan u die pragtig sterrehemel aanskou (bring u
teleskoop saam) of net gesellig om die braaivleisvuur in die
geelbosskerm kuier.
Sutherland, op 'n hoogte van 1550m bo
seespiëel, is bekend vir sy sneeu en baie koue nagte. Gelukkig lê
Verlatenkloof aan die voet van die Verlatenkloofpas en op n hoogte
van 1020m bo seespiëel. Hierdie verskil in hoogte het tot gevolg
dat die plaas se temperatuur gemiddeld 5oC warmer is as
Sutherland.
Ons gasteplaas is ideaal vir ‘n uitgebreide familie kuier,
natuurliefhebbers, bergfietsryers en bv. 4x4 of motorfiets klubs.
Ons bied ‘n kombinasie van
akkommodasie, met 3 toegeruste self-sorg kothuise, asook karavaan-
en kampeergeriewe.
Aktiviteite:
- Ontspan en geniet die prag van die Karoo
- Sterre kyk. Bring jou eie teleskoop of
Alta sal vir jou n afspraak maak.
- Ry die uitdagende berg passe en grond paaie van ons distrik.
- Voël-kyk - n groot antal voëlspesies is op die plaas
aangeteken.
- Sien ons fantastiese Namaqua blomme in die vroêe lente.
- Volg die spoor van die Anglo Boere Oorlog.
- Bring jou MTB
- Stap die berg uit.
- Besoek SALT –'n ongelooflike ervaring. Alta sal vir
jou 'n afspraak maak.
- Vir 4x4 entoesiaste het ons n self-ry roete met n
moeilikheidsgraad van 3-4. Laestrek word benodig aangesien daar
baie steil gedeeltes is. Die uitsigte langs die roete is
ongelooflik en ons beveel aan dat jy dit 'n dag uitstappie maak
sodat jy genoeg tyd het om stil te hou by al die uitsigpunte.
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On our guest farm we strive to create
an atmosphere where guests not only feel at home, but also enjoy nature
and the outdoors, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. As
Verlatenkloof is also a working farm, our guests are often excited to
see our old faithful Vaaljapie tractor working on the lucern fields,
experience the wonder of a ewe lambing, or even just watch the geese,
springbok & tortoise in our animal pen.
Our guests are free to walk on the farm and also follow the sheep
trail right to the top of the mountain where they can enjoy the
wonderful view of rolling hills. So, remember to bring your camera, it’s
a feast for the eye!
Verlatenkloof forms the ideal base from
which to explore the Sutherland area; to experience our beautiful
mountain passes and/or to follow the trail of the Anglo Boer War. This
area has a rich memory of those times. During the evenings you will be
able to see our beautiful stars (bring your own telescope) or just relax
around a braai fire in the "geelbosskerm".
Sutherland lies at an altitude of 1550m above sea level and is known for
its snow and very cold nights. Fortunately Verlatenkloof Guest Farm lies
at the foot of the Verlatenkloof Pass and is at an altitude of 1020m
above sea level. Due to the difference in height, temperatures at our
farm are on average 5ºC warmer than in Sutherland.
Verlatenkloof is ideal for an extended
family visit, lovers of nature, mountain bikes and 4x4 enthusiasts or
motor cycle clubs. We offer a combination of accommodation with 3 fully
fitted out chalets as well as caravan and camping facilities.
Activities:
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Relax and enjoy the beauty of the
Karoo
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Star-gazing (bring your own
telescope or Alta will arrange an appointment for you)
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Drive the challenging mountain
passes and gravel roads of our district
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Bird-watching – an extensive list
of birds have been noted on our farm
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View our most amazing Namaqua
wild flowers early spring
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Follow the trail of the Anglo
Boer War
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Bring your MTB
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Hiking trail up the mountain
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Visit SALT – an awesome
experience. Alta will arrange an appointment for you
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For 4x4 enthusiasts we have a
self-drive route with a difficulty degree of 3-4.
Low range is required as some parts are quite steep. However,
the views along the route are amazing. We therefore recommend that
you make a day of it to allow enough time at the viewing points.
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