New to Explorers Club – Step back in time at Daniels Kraal Farm on Route 62

Hidden away in a valley in the Klein Karoo lies a luxurious homestead overlooking rolling green lawns, a large swimming pool and surrounded by mountains. Wind your way out of the little town of Calitzdorp for 9km past vineyards, orchards and ostriches and discover the Daniels Kraal Farm, encased by rambling vineyards, olive trees and the Karoo bush.
Built in 1836, the historical building features a thatched roof, thick walls and an expansive veranda. Charming bedrooms, chic bathrooms and spacious living areas make for a comfortable, relaxing and restful living space that has been stylishly decorated with antique furniture and collected trinkets from the owner’s extensive travels. Just what Explorers Club is all about….
Spend the days playing boules, relaxing under the shade of the Silver Oak by the pool or flop on the deep sofas on the open stoep, playing board games or reading. The space provides the perfect setting for G&Ts by the pool in summer and hearty red wine by the crackling wood fire in winter.
This peaceful and private haven sits on 2300 hectares of pristine wilderness and is home to a variety of fauna and flora as well as many fossils. Spot over 100 species of birds and small game such as giant leopard tortoises, klipspringers, hares and caracal. If you are the active type, there is walking and mountain biking.
The Old Caledonskloof wagon route went through the farm, it was a treacherous route for Ox wagons to get through to Cape Town and was the only way through until 1898. At that time a wagon-wheel maker lived on the farm, called Daniels Kraal. Rates are R5,000.00 per night, excluding Christmas, New Year and Easter.
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