Please book at least 24 hours in advance
by email, SMS or telephone. The entrance gate is locked and there is no
telephone reception either at the gate or elsewhere on the farm.
The directions are on the main page.
Please print out the directions and do not rely on GPS alone. You cannot
phone when lost, because there is no reception.
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Activities
Day
visitors are welcome at Deelfontein. The rate is R120
per person, including use of the routes and the bush
camp.
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Swimming
in the large 15 m swimming pool, with an
ablution block with change rooms for men and
women, showers, toilets, as well as a deck with
barbeque facilities. |
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Mountain
biking on more than 30 km of mountain bike
trails, including dirt road, jeep track, and
single track, in degrees of difficulty varying
from easy to extremely technical. More
information elsewhere in this website. |
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Day hiking
is possible on Deelfontein, and a large number of shorter and
longer day routes invite the visitor to explore the area
on foot. For a complete description of these routes,
click
here. The hiking and MTB trails are
eminently suited for trailrunning. |
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Meteorite Hiking Trails
Comprising more than 60 km of trails, the Meteorite
Hiking Trail system offers accommodation in three camps, of
which the Deelfontein Bush Camp is one. |
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Birdwatching
The Dome is a birders paradise, and on Deelfontein the
trails take you to various habitats, ideal for the
birding enthusiast. For a list the bird species
sighted in the Dome, click here. |
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Tree identification
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. |
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Stargazing excursions
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. Deelfontein has its own
equipped observatory. For stargazing
excursions, contact the owner at least two
months in advance. |
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Horse riding
is available around Parys. More information may be found
on www.parys.co.za. |
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In the Dome, various product owners
provide a variety of activities, including fly fishing,
white water canoe trips on the Vaal rivier, and much
more. Consult www.parys.co.za for more information.
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