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Other options at
Deelfontein Farm animal visits for
children
Accommodation for groups up to 46 persons Music Camps
Seminars and functions Observatory Crafts
Workshop
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Deelfontein
Court, Guest Houses, Rondavel
and Bush Camp
In the seclusion of the south-western core of
the Vredefort Dome, about 20 km from Parys and 14 km from Vredefort, you
will find the farm Deelfontein nestled between the high, concentric
ridges of South Africa’s youngest World Heritage Site. It is the
near-pristine environment, the interesting geology of this oldest and
largest meteorite impact site, as well as numerous remains of the stone-
and iron age inhabitants, the Boer War, and the early gold mining
activities, that make the Dome such a prime tourist destination.
Deelfontein Court offers a
dining hall, kitchen, recreation rooms and bedrooms around a courtyard
and is currently under construction.
Two comfortable farm houses, a rondavel, and a
bush camp for those
who want to escape from civilisation, offer accommodation at
Deelfontein. The guest houses lie about 300 m apart, and the bush camp
is situated 1 km away, ensuring privacy. The two houses and camp are
also ideally suited to large groups. Up to 46 persons in total may be
accommodated on the farm.
All buildings on Deelfontein are
equipped with modern waterless composting toilets to preserve and
protect our scarce water resources.
Other Facilities
Seminar facilities in several
spacious rooms, as well as function facilities including a large
separate braai area complement the accommodation. The observatory may be
booked for stargazing. Camping is possible for those who prefer sleeping
in a tent.
Activities
The activities include swimming in the large 15 m
pool, which is situated at one of the guest houses and equipped with
change rooms and toilets. On Deelfontein itself, a large number of shorter and
longer day hiking routes invites the visitor to explore the area
on foot. These trails form part of an extensive
trail system comprising more than 60 km of trails, the Meteorite
Hiking Trails. For
mountain bike enthusiasts, the farm offers a variety of easy to severely
technical mountain bike trails. The
Dome is a bird paradise, and on Deelfontein the trails take you
to various habitats, ideal for the birding enthusiast. For a brochure of
the bird species sighted in the Dome, and for guided birding tours,
contact Jan Fourie at 056 811 2078. Likewise, there is ample opportunity
for those interested in plants, reptiles and other animals. Make
sure you bring your field guides! For a complete tree list, click
here. The clear night skies far away from the light
pollution in the cities often surprise visitors who have not seen the
Milky Way for a long time. For stargazing excursions, contact the
owner. General information on the night skies above Deelfontein you will
find at www.skyandtelescope.com.
In the immediate vicinity of Deelfontein various product
owners provide a variety of activities, including fly fishing, horse
riding, white water canoe trips on the Vaal rivier, and much more.
Consult www.parys.co.za for more
information.
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Bookings
Gerhard Benade
Tel: 083 280 9784
gerhard(at)deelfontein.co.za
Information
Tariffs:
R300 pppn
(Guest Houses)
R280 pppn (Rondavel)
R200 pppn (Bush Camp)
R120
pp (Day visitors)
Discount: 25%
(minimum 6 persons, 2 days)
Midweekdiscount: 50%
(min. 6 persons, 3 days)
Deposit: 50%
at booking
Cancellation fees:
4 weeks, 50% of deposit
2 weeks, total deposit
www.deelfontein.co.za
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