DEELFONTEIN
Bush Lodge (Self Catering) Accommodation
in Vredefort, Northern & Eastern Free State,
Free State, South Africa
Nestled between two high ridges in the heart of the Vredefort Dome World
Heritage Site, Deelfontein offers activities ranging from hiking and mountain
biking to birdwatching and stargazing. Experience peace and quiet in the
seclusion of this pristine mountain area only 140 km from Johannesburg. The
vicinity boasts a unique geology, as the largest and oldest meteorite impact
structure on earth, an abundance of naturally occurring insect-, bird- and
wildlife, and diverse plant communities drawing upon bushveld, highveld and even
fynbos biotopes. Accommodation is offered in two self-catering guest houses and
a bush camp.
Guest Houses
Two farm houses, approximately 300 m apart, provide comfortable self-catering
accommodation for 11 and 9 persons respectively, and offer electricity, a fully
equipped kitchen, single and double bedrooms with bedding, and an outdoor
barbeque area each. Two large seminar rooms and a third barbeque area allow for
functions and seminars. No television, cell phone reception, cleaning service,
and firewood. Ideal for families and groups.
Bush Camp
Two traditional thatched stone-and-mud huts, a lapa, and toilet facilities
comprise the bush camp, situated between indigenous trees and shrubs. Bunk beds
with mattresses for 16 persons, electrical lighting, a gas stove and fridge, and
hot water supplied by two donkeys provide all comforts for those who want to
rough it smoothly. Crockery and cutlery are provided as well as pots and pans,
but no television, cell phone reception, cleaning service, firewood, toilet
paper, matches, dishwashing liquid and bedding.
Thatched Rondavel
Thatched rondavel with with living room, kitchen with gas stove and bar fridge,
bathroom with shower. Toilet in adjacent building. Double bed on mezzanine
overlooking living room. Mains electricity supplied. Barbeque facility on lawn
under a large shade tree.
Facilities
- 15 m swimming pool
- Safe parking
- Seminar/function rooms
- Large barbeque areas
- Observatory
- Hiking trails
- Mountain bike trails
Activities at Deelfontein
Cool down in the 15 m swimming pool and explore the area on a number of shorter
and longer hiking trails. The Meteorite Hiking Trail offers overnight hiking.
More than 50 km of exciting MTB trail await the avid biker. The Dome is a
birdwatchers paradise, and the trails lead to various habitats, ideal for the
birding enthusiast. Making the most of the Dome's dark night sky, stargazing is
possible in the equipped observatory. In the near vicinity, horse riding, fly
fishing, white river rafting, and other adventure activities are possible.
Bed configuration
All beds are single
Guest house A: (11)
4 double rooms,
3 single rooms.
Guest house B: (9)
4 2bed rooms, 3 three bed room.
Bush Camp: (16)
2 two bed rooms, 3 four bed rooms.
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