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4.4 out of 5from 54 reviews for Gifberg Holiday Farm
Cleanliness
4.4/5
Service
4.0/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Erick K - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erick K
Family with young children

Presies wat ons nodig gehad het.

Ons het baie lekker gekuier. Die Gifberg Holiday Farm is werklik in 'n mooi deel geleë. Die stap op die plaas en die swem in die rotspoele was lekker vir die hele gesin. Die Kliphuisie is ver van 'n 5-ster chalet, maar ek dink nie dit is die sales-pitch nie, en dit was ook nie ons verwagting nie - ons wou ontspan, stap, swem en braai - ons het dus elke oomblik geniet. As dit ook jou mikpunt is, dan beveel ek Gifberg Holiday Farm enige tyd aan! Die grondpad en die pas is werklik niks om oor te bekommer. Ek dink wel dit sal ongerieflik wees om met 'n kar te ry, maar dit is moontlik.

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Exactly what we needed.

We had a great time. The Gifberg Holiday Farm is really located in a beautiful part. The walk on the farm and the swimming in the rock pools were fun for the whole family. Die Kliphuisie is far from a 5-star chalet, but I don't think that's the sales pitch, and it wasn't our expectation either - we wanted to relax, walk, swim and barbecue - so we enjoyed every moment. If this is also your aim, then I recommend Gifberg Holiday Farm anytime! The dirt road and the pass are really nothing to worry about. I do think it would be inconvenient to drive a car, but it is possible.

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Petrus M - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Petrus M
With spouse/partner

Baie aangenaam.

Ideaal vir ontspanning, rus en afsluiting.

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Very pleasant.

Ideal for relaxation, rest and closure.

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Erina W - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erina W
Family with young children

Dis veral 'n lekker wegbreek vir mense met kinders.

Dit is een van die mooiste plekke in ons land. En so min mense weet daarvan!

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It's especially a nice break for people with children.

It is one of the most beautiful places in our country. And so few people know about it!

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Nicolette K - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
1/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicolette K
Family with young children

Dit was 'n goeie afskakel en net 'n lekker kuier.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Die honde was my en my seuntjie se gunsteling. Die swembad was ten volle benut. Alles is bitter netjies en skoon. Die enigste ding is, die eienaars sal moontlik net in hul advertensie moet sit dat dit 'n uur se grondpad ry is met 'n gevaarlike pas en dat daar absoluut geen sein is nie.

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It was a good switch off and just a nice visit.

We had a very nice stay. The dogs were my and my boy's favorite. The pool was fully utilized. Everything is extremely neat and clean. The only thing is, the owners might just have to put in their ad that it's an hour long dirt road drive at a dangerous pace and that there is absolutely no signal.

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Gerhard R - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Gerhard R
With friends

Lekker rustig.

Sedert my vorige besoek het die oord baie agteruitgegaan.

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Nice and quiet.

Since my last visit, the resort has deteriorated a lot.

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Coreen V - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Coreen V
With spouse/partner

Baie rustig.

Die ideale plek om tot rus te kom en weer jou batterye te laai. Die vars berglug is baie besonders.

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Very calm.

The ideal place to rest and recharge your batteries. The fresh mountain air is very special.

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Etienne R - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Etienne R
With spouse/partner

In die natuuur, baie baie mooi omgewing.

Die omgewing by Gifberg is asemrowend mooi, baie riviere, poele en staproetes. Jy is heeltemal weg van enige stadsgewoel. Wees maar net voorbereid, die roete soontoe is iets ander, ons was dit te wagte en dit was baie lekker!

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In nature, very very beautiful surroundings.

The surroundings at Gifberg are breathtakingly beautiful, many rivers, pools and hiking trails. You are completely away from any city bustle. Just be prepared, the route there is something else, we were expecting it and it was very nice!

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Erika S - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erika S
With spouse/partner

Plaaservaring in 'n natuurparadys.

Die mooiste omgewing denkbaar en heerlike verblyf op hierdie gasteplaas. Staproetes goed gemerk. Sal beslis weer gaan!

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Farm experience in a natural paradise.

The most beautiful surroundings imaginable and wonderful accommodation on this guest farm. Walking routes well marked. Will definitely go again!

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Kobus D - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Kobus D
With friends

Baie mooi natuurskoon. Trekkerdrywers baie vriendelik.

Gifberg het glorieryke dae gehad. Die tekens is oral oor.

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Very beautiful scenery. Tractor drivers very friendly.

Gifberg had glorious days. The signs are all over the place.

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Stefanie S - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Stefanie S
With spouse/partner

Groot teleurstelling!

Op die website noem hulle daar is 'n grondpad en die bergpas wat 'n grondpad is, is nie 'n probleem nie. Die view is eenvoudig asemrowend, maar as mens eers bo-op die berg is, is daar nog 'n hele end voor mens by die plaas kom en hierdie pad is amper geskik vir 'n 4x4 roete. Ons was in 'n 2x4 bakkie, maar dit het ons 45-50min gevat van die plaas tot in die dorp. Maar die grootste teleurstelling is die beddens. Dit was ou katelbeddens (nie 'n probleem nie), maar die matrasse is so dun, jy voel elke plankie op die bed.

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Big disappointment!

On the website they mention there is a dirt road and the mountain pass which is a dirt road is not a problem. The view is simply breathtaking, but once you are on top of the mountain, there is still a long way to go before you get to the farm and this road is almost suitable for a 4x4 route. We were in a 2x4 van, but it took us 45-50min from the farm to the town. But the biggest disappointment is the beds. They were old bunk beds (not a problem) but the mattresses are so thin, you feel every plank on the bed.

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Hallo Stefanie
So jammer dat jy so sleg geslaap het. Ons sit op ons inligting papiere dat gaste enige tyd terugvoering kan gee, goed of sleg, en ons sal daaraan aandag gee. Ek sal kyk na die matrasse en vervang. Ons slaap nie self daar nie so weet nie altyd die dinge nie. Die pad is buite ons beheer. Ons het 500m tot dusver gehad en sukkel verskriklik om laaste 7 km weer perfek te he. Nes ons regmaak kom daar weer groot reën. Dis 'n jammerte dit was vir jou 'n teleurstelling, ons sal werk daaraan om van ons kant af te verbeter.

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Thys D - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Thys D
With spouse/partner

Kliënt moet seker maak van die pad.

Perfekte ligging. Pragtige mense en diere.

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Customer must make sure of the road.

Perfect location. Beautiful people and animals.

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Renata C - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Renata C
With friends

Roads to the farm are not good.

The farm is very clean and neat and the dogs are the best part of the stay. When you go for a hike, the dogs are your companion and they show you all the easy routes which I thought was very cute. I loved seeing the bushman paintings and the beautiful waterfalls. The gravel road to the farm is really not very good. Lots of potholes and very corrugated. I drove with a 4X4 and I struggled to get there. I drove some areas in low range. Normal cars will really struggle to get up there.

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Hello

No need for a 4x4. I have been staying on the farm for 40 years and have never owned a 4x4 and I drove a Toyota Kadette for 10 of those years.

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Lize - Marie V - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lize - Marie V
With spouse/partner

Baie mooi omgewing.

Laat genoeg tyd vir die rit en moet verkieslik nie in die donker ry nie a.g.v. die toestand van die pad.

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Very nice environment.

Leave enough time for the journey and preferably do not drive in the dark because the condition of the road.

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Paul G - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Paul G
With friends

Natuurskoon is mooi.

Deure van badkamer en toilet kan nie toemaak nie, a.g.v. deure wat geswel het van water. Ongemaklik vir gaste wat saam was.

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Nature is beautiful.

Bathroom and toilet doors cannot close, due to doors swollen with water. Inconvenient for guests who were together.

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Daniel R - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Daniel R
With spouse/partner

Skitterend.

Die blyplek is skoon en netjies. Die staproetes het die mooiste natuurskoon.

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Brilliant.

The accommodation is clean and tidy. The hiking trails have the most beautiful scenery.

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Pieter B - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter B
With spouse/partner

Asemrowende natuur en salige rustigheid. Heerlike staproetes.

Een van die lekkerste plekke denkbaar om uit te span en die natuur te geniet.

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Breathtaking nature and blissful tranquility. Great hiking trails.

One of the nicest places imaginable to stretch out and enjoy nature.

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Christo V - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christo V
With spouse/partner

Baie netjies en rustig alhoewel die huis oud is, was alles werkend en gerieflik. Die enigste probleem is dat daar nie voorsiening vir beurtkrag is nie. Geen gasplaat of lamp nie.

Pragtige natuurskoon en redelik maklike stappies.

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Very neat and peaceful although the house is old, everything was working and comfortable. The only problem is that there is no provision for load shedding. No gas plate or lamp.

Beautiful scenery and fairly easy walks.

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Reinardt D - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Reinardt D
With friends

Pragtige landskap.

Alles wat mens nodig het om rustig te raak saam met die natuur.

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Beautiful landscape.

Everything you need to relax with nature.

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Baie dankie vir jou positiewe terugvoering, Reinardt. Ons by Gifberg waardeer dit opreg. Hoop ons sien julle gou gou weer in nabye toekoms.

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Rowena J - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rowena J
Family with teenagers

Despite the difficult road, we felt it worth the travel.

The host went out of his way to make us feel at home, going beyond our own expectations, by allowing the family to watch the World Cup soccer final in his very own home.

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Thank you so much for your feedback. It was lovely having you and your family on our farm. Hope to welcome you back soon.

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Anonymous Guest - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With spouse/partner

Place was nice and clean, primitive, isolated.

Unfortunately, the reception was not very friendly, straight to the point, no small talk, quite missed, because it's a very nice area, I wanted to know more. We were not informed of loadshedding while we were barbecuing, the power went out, one battery saving light bulb on porch outside and further inside the house candles, no matches were provided. Perhaps the whole house's light bulbs can be replaced with battery lights.

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Hendrik H - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Hendrik H
With friends

Stunning area, ok verblyf.

Die area is beeldskoon en dis lekker rustig. Verblyf is skoon, maar nie silwerskoon nie. Dis gemaklik, maar het al gemakliker gehad. Die mense is vriendelik, maar kan ook maar vriendeliker wees. Nogstans sal ek weer gaan en vir 'n week daar bly. Net vir die omgewing en die rustigheid.

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Stunning area, ok accommodation.

The area is beautiful and it's nice and quiet. Accommodation is clean, but not spotless. It's comfortable, but I've had more comfortable ones. The people are friendly, but could be friendlier. Nogstans I will go again and stay there for a week. Just for the environment and the tranquility.

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Pieter O - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter O
With spouse/partner

Afgesonderd in pragtige omgewing.

Dit is 'n taamlike rowwerige stuk pad na Gifberg, maar oor en oor die moeite werd. Ons eenheid was goed toegerus en ons kon lekker lang stappe gaan doen in 'n pragtige veld en mooi bergstrome - lafenis vir die siel.

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Secluded in beautiful surroundings.

It's a rather rough stretch of road to Gifberg, but worth it over and over again. Our unit was well equipped and we could go for nice long walks in a beautiful field and beautiful mountain streams - relaxation for the soul.

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Petrowelma B - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Petrowelma B
With spouse/partner

Stil en rustig.

Goeie plaas atmosfeer en rus vir die siel. Mooi omgewing.

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Quiet and peaceful.

Good farm atmosphere and rest for the soul. Nice environment.

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Lizelle A - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lizelle A

Ongelooflik lekker, groot avontuur, jy kry meer as jou waarde vir geld.

Die huis (Tuinhuis) waarin ons gebly het, was baie groot, baie ruim. Beddegoed, kussings en alles binne mooi skoon. Ekstra komberse en heater. Binnekaggel in kombuis en buitebraai op die huis se stoep. Die natuur is beeldskoon. Elke sterrekyker se droom. Staproetes is uitdagend maar 'n groot avontuur. Sonder die honde, Pieter, die lab, en Yorkie, sou ons nie ons pad kon vind nie. Baie grotte, watervalle, klim-en-klouter en die boesman tekeninge is mooi. WiFi net om die hoofhuis op die plaas beskikbaar. Goeie ontsnapping van die gejaag van die lewe en histerie van 'n selfoon. Pad daarheen het ons aangedurf met 'n Toyota Starlet. Solank jy 'n bekwame bestuurder is, en nie jaag nie, dan is die pad doenbaar met ongelooflike natuurtonele. Die ontvangsdame op aankoms was baie nors en nie bly gelyk om ons te sien nie, maar dit kan nogsteeds nie 'n baie lekker verblyf en mooie plek vir ons spoil nie.

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Incredibly fun, great adventure, you get more than your money's worth.

The house (Tuinhuis) we stayed in was very large, very spacious. Bedding, pillows and everything inside nice and clean. Extra blankets and heater. Indoor fireplace in kitchen and outdoor barbecue on the house's porch. The nature is picturesque. Every stargazer's dream. Hiking trails are challenging but a great adventure. Without the dogs, Pieter, the lab, and Yorkie, we would not have been able to find our way. Many caves, waterfalls, climbing and climbing and the bushman drawings are beautiful. WiFi only available around the main house on the farm. Great escape from the hustle and bustle of life and cell phone hysteria. We ventured there in a Toyota Starlet. As long as you are a skilled driver, and don't rush, then the road is doable with incredible scenery. The receptionist on arrival was very grumpy and didn't seem happy to see us, but it still can't spoil a very nice stay and beautiful place for us.

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Hello Lizelle,

Baie dankie vir jou resensie, dit beteken werklik baie vir ons. Ek is baie bly julle het die kuier by ons geniet. Ek vra groot omverskoning as die ontvangsdame nors voorgekom het, dit was defnitief meer skaam as nors maar ek sal dit wel onder haar aandag bring. Hoop om julle gou gou weer by ons te sien.

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Martin B - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Martin B
With friends

Puik sal beslis weer gaan.

Was koud, maar pragtig met al die reën en watervalle wat geloop het. Los maar die lae motor tuis, dis 'n plek vir bakkies of SUV.

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Great will definitely go again.

Was cold, but beautiful with all the rain and waterfalls running. Leave the low car at home, it's a place for vans or SUVs.

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Baie dankie Martin vir jou resensie, ons waardeer dit opreg. Ons sien uit daarna om julle terug te verwelkom op ons mooie plaas.

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Georges M - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Georges M
Family with young children

Lekker.

Ons het die naruurskoon geniet en sal weer kom, dankie.

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Nice.

We enjoyed the super clean and will come again, thank you.

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Baie dankie vir jou positiewe terugvoer. Ons sien uit daarna om julle terug te verwelkom

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Marietjie S - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marietjie S
With friends

Die wandelroetes is 'n hoogtepunt en die plaaslike diere deel van die avontuur.

Die poue het bietjie kom mors op die stoep en ons het gesukkel om hulle weg te kry van die huisie af. Dit het nogtans gesorg vir 'n paar mooi foto's. Die gematigde klimaat.

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The hiking trails are a highlight and the local animals part of the adventure.

The peacocks came to waste a bit on the porch and we struggled to get them away from the house. It made for some nice photos though. The temperate climate.

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Jaco H - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jaco H
With spouse/partner

Lekker.

Natuur is beeldskoon, veilig om rond te stap in natuur.

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Nice.

Nature is beautiful, safe to walk around in nature.

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Vee G - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vee G
Family with young children

Scary mountain pass but beautiful and worth it.

The location of the holiday farm is beautiful. Situated in the middle of nowhere, in peace and quiet surrounded in nature. The accommodation is well equipped and clean with very friendly cleaning staff. We truly enjoyed our stay especially the pool and the braai areas at each house as well as the loving and friendly dogs. The pass is extremely unexpected, bare in mind to travel light if coming with a car but strongly advise to come with a 4x4 or off road vehicle as the pass can be steep at 1 point and rough mountain driving for the last few km so be prepared.

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Hennie U - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hennie U
With spouse/partner

Iets besonders vir mense wat van stilte, plante, rotsformasies en baie stap hou.

Sien sterre.

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Something special for people who like silence, plants, rock formations and a lot of walking.

See stars.

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Adv V - Sep 2021
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Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Adv V
With friends

Baie aangenaam. Iets anders.

Rustige mooi omgewing.

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Very pleasant. Something else.

Quiet beautiful surroundings.

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Baie dankie vir jou positiewe terugvoer. Dit is altyd lekker om so boodskap te kry. Ek is baie bly julle het dit geniet. Ons sien uit daarna om julle weer terug te verwelkom.

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Laetitia H - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Laetitia H
With friends

Very different venue in the moutains. Liked it though.

Scary mountain pass. Didn't spend much time on the farm, didn't do any walks. The area was beautiful though.

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Erika D - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Erika D
With friends

Verblyf is goed en toegerus met alles wat benodig word.

Het die aand van aankoms nie warm water gehad nie en kon niemand in die hande kry. Die volgende oggend moes ons maar plan maak! Hulle het toe kom kyk en reggemaak wat stukkend was maar ons moes vroeg vertrek en het by die kampterrein gaan stort wat ook waterdrukprobleme het soos die kampeerders ons ingelig het. Die pad na Gifberg op die Gifbergpas is asemrowend mooi.

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Accommodation is good and equipped with everything needed.

Didn't have hot water the night of arrival and couldn't get hold of anyone. The next morning we had to make a plan! They then came to check and fix what was broken but we had to leave early and showered at the campsite which also has water pressure problems as the campers informed us. The road to Gifberg on the Gifberg Pass is breathtakingly beautiful.

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Ons is so jammer vir die ongerief. dit moet nie so wees nie. ons sal dadelik kyk na die foute en hoop om julle weer in die nabye toekoms terug te verwelkom.

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Elize F - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Elize F
With spouse/partner

Flower time

Beautiful place, nature at her best. Breathtaking hiking routes. (We were not impressed with house we stayed in. Old, decrepit furniture, loose tiles, cold atmosphere). House was neat and everything we need was available.

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W S - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
W S
Family with teenagers

Baie mooi natuur, behuising bietjie koud.

Die natuur slaan jou asem weg. Mooi rustig voedsel vir die siel. Die huisie was bietjie koud veral in die kombuis waar ons moes kuier omdat daar geen ander area vir kuier was nie.

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Very beautiful nature, housing a bit cold.

The nature takes your breath away. Nice calm food for the soul. The house was a bit cold especially in the kitchen where we had to hang out because there was no other area for hanging out.

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Winnie S - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Winnie S
With spouse/partner

Beautiful location with well-designed walks.

Buildings well sited, but the highlight is the well-designed walking trails provided by the host.

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Kobin J - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kobin J
With spouse/partner

Baie aangenaam verras, heerlik gebly!

Baie mooi staproetes, daar is ook 4x4-roetes!

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Very pleasantly surprised, wonderful stay!

Very nice hiking trails, there are also 4x4 trails!

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Mathilde S - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mathilde S
With spouse/partner

To find the gifboom.

A lovely location on the plateau of the Gifberg, we stayed in the Kliphuis. All very comfortable and clean. It is a working Rooibos tea farm, you hear equipment running and staff, we were there during the week. There are several hiking trails to explore the surroundings and vegetation, then you are on your own.

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Nicola G - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicola G
Large group

Ver van alles en almal. Geen sein, pragtige natuur met die mooiste waterpoele.

Ek sal dit vir seker aanbeveel. Ons het dit vreeslik geniet. Sal definitief terug gaan. Dit is so mooi daar. Jy kan dit nie beskryf nie. So rustig, stil en wonderlik! Geen sein so jy kan werklik afsluit van die wêreld daarbuite. Mooiste staproetes met die beste gidshonde, Lara en Pieter, wat so geduldig wag terwyl jy als verken. Baie dankie, Gifberg-span.

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Far from everything and everyone. No signal, beautiful nature with the most beautiful water pools.

I would recommend it for sure. We really enjoyed it. Will definitely go back. It is so beautiful there. You can't describe it. So peaceful, quiet and wonderful! No signal so you can really shut off from the outside world. Most beautiful hiking trails with the best guide dogs, Lara and Pieter, who wait so patiently while you explore. Thank you very much, Gifberg team.

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Ju-mae K - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
5/5
Ju-mae K
Family with young children

Stil en rustige plaasatmosfeer.

Ons en ons 4-pootkind het die staproetes en swemplekke vreeslik geniet. Hiker se droom. Ons gaan verseker weer! P.S. Gaan met 'n bakkie of hoë voertuig vir die grondpad teen die berg uit. Daar is ook geen winkel naby nie so pak alles wat jy nodig het vir die selfsorg.

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Quiet and peaceful farm atmosphere.

We and our 4-legged child really enjoyed the hiking trails and swimming spots. Hiker's dream. We will definitely go again! P.S. Take a pick-up truck or tall vehicle for the dirt road up the mountain. There is also no shop nearby so pack everything you need for self-catering.

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Chaney A - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chaney A
Family with teenagers

Wow!

Baie lekker ervaring, die Gifbergpas is so pragtig. Staproetes was 'n goeie ervaring, baie om te sien. Ons het lekker gekuier by swembad. Huis was baie gerieflik, netjies en skoon. Die grondpad het ons bietjie gepotjie: vol klippies. Sal veiliger en makliker wees om met 'n bakkie of 4×4 te gaan. Maar overall was dit die moeite werd!

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Pieter P - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter P
Family with teenagers

Pragtige natuurskoon in die berge.

Ons het nie sulke mooi stap roetes verwag. Dit herinner aan Bourke's Luck Potholes in Mpumalanga. Beslis die moeite werd om te besoek.

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Beautiful scenery in the mountains.

We did not expect such beautiful walking routes. It is reminiscent of Bourke's Luck Potholes in Mpumalanga. Definitely worth visiting.

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Gesina Christina Regina C - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gesina Christina Regina C
With spouse/partner

Baie lekker diep in die berg.

Pragtige omgewing. Baie mooi en rustig. Gifbergpas is pragtig.

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Very nice deep in the mountain.

Beautiful surroundings. Very beautiful and peaceful. Gifberg Pass is beautiful.

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Kara P - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Kara P
With spouse/partner

Afgeleë.

Op 'n plaas maar die pad is sleg. Nie geweet dit is so ver van Vanrhynsdorp af nie. Huis baie basies. Al die geriewe is daar en het hout verskaf.

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Distant.

On a farm but the road is bad. Didn't know it was so far from Vanrhynsdorp. House very basic. All the facilities are there and provided wood.

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Lötter D - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lötter D
With spouse/partner

Wonderlike ondervinding op 'n pragtige plaas.

Ons kon ongelukkig net verblyf kry vir 1 aand. Ons het dit so geniet dat ons beslis sal terugkom vir 'n langer kuier.

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Wonderful experience on a beautiful farm.

Unfortunately we could only get accommodation for 1 night. We enjoyed it so much that we will definitely be back for a longer visit.

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Baie dankie vir hierdie ongelooflike positiewe terugvoering. Ons waardeer dit opreg. Ons hoop om julle volgende keer vir langer hier te hê :-)

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Alta C - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Alta C
With spouse/partner

Wonderlike natuurskoon.

'n Pragtige plek om weg te kom uit die gewoel. Staproetes, watervalletjies en stilte. Plaashonde wat saamstap. Ongelukkig is die diens nogal onpersoonlik en nie besonder vriendelik nie, hoewel redelik effektief.

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Wonderful scenery.

A beautiful place to get away from the hustle and bustle. Hiking trails, waterfalls and silence. Farm dogs walking together. Unfortunately, the service is rather impersonal and not particularly friendly, although quite effective.

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Goeiedag Alta,

Baie dankie vir jou positiewe terugvoering. Ons vra omverskoning as die diens onpersoonlik was. Ons hoop om dit in die nabye toekoms reg te stel. Dankie vir julle kuiertjie by ons.

Vriendelike groete,
Maureen

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Hilda M - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hilda M
With spouse/partner

Die staproetes is uitstaande!

Die omgewing is wonderlik en heerlik afgeleë. Ons het die staproetes uitsonderlik gevind. Die uitsigte op Gifberg- en Oubergpas is asemrowend. Die personeel en bestuur het uit hulle pad gegaan om aan ons behoeftes te voldoen.

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The hiking trails are outstanding!

The surroundings are wonderful and wonderfully remote. We found the hiking trails exceptional. The views of Gifberg and Ouberg Pass are breathtaking. The staff and management went out of their way to meet our needs.

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Ina B - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Ina B
With spouse/partner

Skeppingswonderlikke plek.

Ten spyte van die droogte was dit 'n wonderlike ervaring. Die rustigheid van die natuur was heerlik.

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Creation wonders place.

Despite the drought, it was a great experience. The tranquility of nature was wonderful.

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Adri V - Nov 2019
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Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Adri V
With friends

Wonderlik.

Dit was een vir die boeke. Lekker plekkie en met die pragtigste uitsig. Geskikte plek om jou batterye te herlaai.

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Wonderful.

It was one for the books. Nice place and with the most beautiful view. Suited place to recharge your batteries.

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Lourens M - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lourens M
With spouse/partner

Rustigheid.

Heerlik om te bly op 'n werkende plaas. Pragtige ligging, tussen die berge. Die rit oor die Gifbergpas is fantasties! Een van die mees asemrowende passe nog. Die huisies is basies, moet geen luukshede verwag nie, maar is goed toegerus en alles is funksioneel en skoon.

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Calmness.

Lovely to stay on a working farm. Beautiful location, between the mountains. The drive over the Gifberg Pass is fantastic! One of the most breathtaking passes yet. The cottages are basic, don't expect any luxuries, but are well equipped and everything is functional and clean.

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Ona L - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ona L
With spouse/partner

A relaxing and magic experience, thank you.

We loved sleeping under the rock with the bushman painting, so open, free, quiet and enjoyed the ruggedness. The hikes are magic and bulbs exquisite.

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Hannes P - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannes P
With spouse/partner

Dit is algehele rus vir jou siel en liggaam.Asemrowend mooi.

Die plaas en omgewing is baie mooi. Daar is baie om te sien en doen.

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It is complete rest for your soul and body. Breathtakingly beautiful.

The farm and surroundings are very beautiful. There is a lot to see and do.

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Gwen A - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gwen A
With friends

Perfect getaway.

Surprising destination at the top of a spectacular pass. All amenities available. Accommodation was perfectly adequate. Nice beds with lovely clean, soft linen. Good value for money.

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Francois M - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Francois M
With friends

Ons wou so veel as moontlik stap.

Blyplek baie basies maar meer as voldoende. Die Oppie-dek Restaurant is ‘n treffer. Die staproetes is duidelik uitgelê en daar is iets vir almal - van die fikses tot die onfikses en luies. Sal beslis weer gaan kuier.

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We wanted to walk as much as possible.

Accommodation very basic but more than adequate. The Oppie-dek Restaurant is a hit. The walking routes are clearly laid out and there is something for everyone - from the fit to the unfit and lazy. Will definitely visit again.

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  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Farm Vondeling, Gifberg, Vanrhynsdorp, 8170, Western Cape
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