Jagerskraal Farm
Jagerskraal Farm is 3,2 kilometres from the gate on the N1. The farm offers five fully furbished sel...
Jagerskraal Farm is 3,2 kilometres from the gate on the N1. The farm offers five fully furbished self-catering chalets in a valley in the Karoo, completely surrounded by mountains. The kitchens are fully equipped and have a fridge-freezer and gas plate stoves. We provide all kitchen utilities as well as bedding and towels.
The accommodation is ideally suited for people who just want to have a break from it all. When driving on the 4x4 routes through the farm, guests can see small game such as steenbok duiker and Vaal ribbok as well as springbok, black wildebeest, ostriches and blesbok. Guests are also welcome to handle the farm animals, such as chickens, ducks, pigs and sheep under supervision of the staff and at their own risk. For the more adventurous game drives on quad bikes or a tour on our Land Cruiser. Please note that the game drives will be taken at your own risk.
We are fully self-catering, braai and cooking facilities are at each house, guests to bring own food, and necessities.
The flower season in late August and September is something special for the keen photographer.
"Great location with everything you need and the most beautiful sunsets. Friendly host and value for money. Will definitely be back."
"Lovely people and accommodation"
"Peace, quiet, variety of bird life. Cottage was great"
"Very clean cabins kitchen and bathrooms"
"A lovely different and somewhat rustic stay over.No horrible TV and distracting news.Clear skies and stars forever.Nice walks just mind the puffadders.Everything one needs for a self catering stay but take everything you need ,food,milk and drink wise.More than enough facilities and central ablution block only ,but all part of the experience.Hosts are wonderful and obliging within their capabilities e.g lent us some milk which we forgot to pack in.Beautiful dry braaiwood available on site which was great as our group werte all on two wheels with limited carrying capacity.Will definitely stay over again..When on two wheels,the approach road near the main house/office is pretty tricky and one of the bungalows had a badly sloping matress but other than that no improvements needed,"
"Door swing on bedroom to kitchen could be changed to open against the wall of the kitchen or the window side of the bedroom. This would give a much more open feel to the small bedroom. I would even be happy with no door into the bedroom given that the accommodation is for two people."
"Everything was just perfect. You could hear the quiet it was that perfect."
"Wat 'n rustige naweek op die plaas. Ontvangs was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Tot die bokkies was vriendelik en het ons gevolg waar ons geloop het"
"The kitchen and bathrooms were clean,we had everything we needed.In future we will cook and kuier in the kitchen."
"The quiet! Being able to view the stars. Friendly"
"Please insert Microwave and TV"
"Pleasant, clean and comfortable cottage"
"We loved our stay for one night travelling from Pretoria to Cape Town on a slow road trip. Peaceful and quiet. Simplistic luxury."
"Really nice acc, quite n chilled area, clean pool n trampoline, very friendlly people"
"Borde en koppies was so gepas vir die huisie,die uitleg van die huisie is puik gedoen"
"10 of us in 2 cottages and everything was perfect, the cottages are large with good sized bedrooms, kitchen and sitting areamostly we were outside enjoying the wonderful views which just go on and onthe pool was a great hit with the children who loved it and did not want to leave itwe enjoyed a tractor tour of the farm which was great such and abundance of shrubs and foliage- stunningsome of the party tried out the quad biking and really enjoyed the experience the Post Christmas holiday at Jagerskraal Farm was a resounding success and very much enjoyed by everyonethank you for your hospitality and for sharing such a stunning and beautiful area with us"
"IT WHERE PEACEFULL TO STAY ON A KAROO FARM WITH NO NIGHTSOUND .WE ENJOY IT.THANK YOU."
"We had the best over night stay; we had a unit that was completely fenced in, our doggies could run free and stretch their legs after a long day in the car. The unit had everything we needed and was clean and neat. Very happy and would recommend it."
"very enjoyable stay. The road sign indicating the entrance to the farm can be better located and more visible, otherwise very enjoyable with all you need at hand.."
"Beautiful place. Felt so relaxed and at home. Extremely friendly service. Just loved it"
"We enjoyed our stay with our dog. The owners are very friendly and accommodating and it's a short drive to Matjiesfontein."
"I had a most enjoyable stay at Jakobskraal thank you."
"It is beautiful. The hosts were very friendly. We had everthing we needed"
"We really enjoyed our stay. The kids loved meeting and feeding all the farm animals and very special touch!"
"We loved the wide open space"
"Well equipped,comfortable cottage with indoor braai which was wonderful To have with the cold weather. We loved just having time to walk around the farm, to read and just relax and enjoy nature. Good for one's soul! Lynn our host was lovely and friendly and nothing to much trouble."
"What a lovely and peaceful place, away from the highway."
"Neat and clean and great value. Experience the peace and quiet of the Karoo"
"We stopped over with our dog en route to Cape Town. It's lovely to be able to explore the farm, and the accommodation is super."
"Die huisies is baie mooi toegerus, ons het die verblyf baie geniet. Baie vreindelike hosts en regtig 'n wonderlike plek weg van al die geraas!!!"
"What a lovely experience for an affordable prize! We enjoyed everything about the farm - nature, the trampoline and swimmingpool, walking all over the farm. Our family (we have two teenagers) didn't even miss the TV! We will defitintely sleep over at Jagerskraal again in future. Thank you!"
"Loved the setting of the farm and its cottages, the efficient use of power and water and the tranquility. It was different in a good way and left us with fond memories of our brief stay."
"We had a lovely overnight stop. Cottage was near, clean and had everything we needed. The kids loved the pool and trampoline and we had a lovely walk to the dam and sheep."
"The views were quite unexpected and the service was good. The owners are very accomodating and very friendly. I would definately recommend staying over for a couple of days, just to enjoy everything that the farm offers"
"Very quiet rest stop make sure your bring your braai goodies"
"Excellent, good old farm hospitality coupled with very good basics. Helps to forget the long distances between Gauteng and the Cape very quickly."
"Fantastic stay to recharge under the Karoo stars."
"Had a great experience staying in the De Wit cottage! Friendly staff and great surroundings."
"Comfortable chalet, well equipped and lovely and private."
"working farm with stunning views. Kids loved the interaction with the animals.<div>Would come back again!</div>"
"<p>A great pet - friendly stop in the Karoo. The farm is beautiful, and the cottage we stayed in was fenced, so it was great for our dog. Just a few things: the entrance is on the right if you're travelling from Johannesburg, and not on the left asis e-mailed, and its a bit further than 1km along the road once you've turned off.</p><p>They are completely off grid AND have a swimming pool - no mean feat in the dry Karoo in summer!</p>"
"We had a great stay but the water only came on at 9 at night, the promised wifi was not working and the new manager of the farm was a bit clueless as to how things worked etc. Other than that it is a great place with amazing views of the farm. Rooms where clean and neat as well as spacious. I think it is well worth the stay after they ironed out the new management kinks."
"Very polite and helpful staff, comfortable and clean, all we needed. And excellent service by the owners. The foreman was extremely helpful and went out of his way to make us feel at home. 5 stars!!!"
"<p>We had a very brief overnight stay so unfortunately did not get to enjoy any of the wonderful activities offered! Our little cabin was comfortable,clean and cute. Hope we can return sometime in the future.</p><p>Debra and Wayne Welgemoed,East London</p>"
"Great overnight stay"
"The most beautiful little cabin, tucked away in the middle of the Karoo."
"I visited Jagerskraal Farm with my wife. they are 100% off the grid, and still provided for all our needs. The farm is calm, scenic and tranquil. We loved it. Next time we'll stay longer than just one night."
"A very nice place, when we come again, we will sure stay more than one night."
"We enjoyed our stay at Jagerskraal Farm.The cottage was clean and well equipped.We would like to return."
"Nice,peaceful & relaxing."
"We broke our long journey to sleep overnight at Jagerskraal. Next time we'll spend a few days there. 2 km of reasonable farm road leads you off N1 madness to Jagerskraal's peace, tranquility and stunning views. The hospitable Jose and Elsje have a few comfortable cabins for a few lucky guests. Including a neat swimming pool, the whole farm runs ESKOM-free on PV panels, solar water heaters and there might have been some windmills that I didn't see. Thoroughly recommended."
"Baie vriendelik ontvang, alles pragtig in plek. Rustige plek, heerlik gekuier."
"We stayed over two nights at Jagerskraal when we went to Cape Town, there and and back. Both houses, Brink and Lagrange, were very nice and clean. Legrange was quite down at the bottom but we like like it very much. Everything was clean and what I enjoy most was the tin plate and cup. It did let me think when I was growing up on the farm. What a pleasure."
"Good for overnight stay."
"It was wonderful. The farm is set in an idyllic situation. Perfect place for a break. We have already recommended the farm to family & friends. We will definitely return.John & Jackie Davies"
"Friendly and helpful staff. Unit clean and has everything one needs. Carpets next to bed will help. Great value for money."
"Jagerskraal is set in a beautiful and tranquil valley in the Karoo. We spent two nights there at the end of August which may or may not have been ideal considering the Karoo is an icebox in winter. We were not advised at all as to the heating arrangement until we arrived on the farm. We stayed in the Brink cottage and were extremely cold. There was no substantial heating provided and the two hot water bottles we were given were a laughable attempt at warming up the cold. Out of the hot-water taps, ran cold water and the shower heated up to a below luke-warm temperature. We passed a humorous time because what else is there to do but laugh at such extreme coldness. Cuddling close and laughing to our hearts content was our only option!"
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in one of the log cabins on 18th May. It was invigorating to be in the middle of a very beautiful piece of land close to nature. Everyday life seemed far away. The amenities are basic but charming. Thank you to our hosts for their warm hospitality."
"My wife and I had an overnight stay at Jagerskraal farm on 4 May 2014.Upon arrival we discovered that someone else occupied the log cabin allocated to us. We were quite happy to take the other cabin, but the gracious gentleman that received us upon arrival insisted to give us one of the larger units. We had a very wonderful stay and which it was longer. The hospitality bestowed on us was absolutely wonderful.We also loved the friendly cat!"
"Vir ons huweliks herdenking het ons die stilte en prag van die Karoo gekies. In ons soektog na geskikte akkomodasie in die grootte Karoo het Jagerskraal gaste plaas ons opgeval. Die verblyf daar het ons glad nie teleurgestel nie. Die krag wat nie aan die Nasionale netwerk gekoppel is nie werk uitstekend en die eenheid (Arbeidershuis) is goed toegerus. Die yskas wat oornag buite werking geraak het is die volgende oggend binne minute van ons oproep vervang. Ons het veral die 4x4 roete baie geniet en sal beslis die plaas weer besoek. Die personeel is vriendelik en baie hulpvaardig."
"Friendly and Helpful staff. Peaceful and quiet stay. Will recommend to everybody that wants to have a quite breakaway or Honeymoon."
"Beautiful landscape but accommodation lacks attention to detail."
"The unit I stayed in (Brink) was compact but well-equipped for self-catering. It was very well finished and the bed comfortable. The nearby pool was a refreshing bonus. The self-generated (non-Eskom) power means that there is no microwave or TV (a blessing), but there is an excellent fridge/freezer. Cooking is on a gas range (or braai) and water is heated by solar, supplemented by gas. The advertised breakfast was not available (this was mentioned in advance when making the reservation).The farm road was muddy in places (soon after heavy rains that caused flooding in Laingsburg) but but was quite suitable for a normal sedan vehicle.The setting is idyllic with wonderful views, and though the quoted tariff was more than indicated on SafariNow it still represented excellent value for money, especially for single occupancy."
"Ons het net een nag oorgebly, wat te min was. Alles skoon en netjies. Kan hierdie verblyf aanbeveel!"
"Friendly manager, beautiful scenery and affordable accommodation makes Jagerskraal Farm a must stop for anyone who passes through the Karoo."
"Arrived midnight hassle free into very neat, tidy and spacious accommodation. Beautiful tranquil scenic.Thank you very much."
"Highly recommended breakaway destination. The service road to the farm was not very suitable for a normal sedan vehicle, mainly due to the rain that fell on the farm in the week prior to our visit. We did however enjoy the views and walks that were available on the farm. It was cold on our arrival at the farm and the wood we received to keep ourselves warm was wet so we could not make a fire in the family lounge. Our host was very efficient and helpful. She did apologise for the wood that was given to us, as their supplies were depleted due to a cold winter."
"If you really want to experience hospitality and karoo lamb, braai, great breakfast and the most astonishing night sky.....go over there! Marissa and Eriki have big plans for the nearby future. There is already a pond and sheep and a couple of other farm animals.The lodges are good and a great breakfast area where we had the best bread ever. Homemade by Marissa!!For us it was a night over on the road to capetown but at this place you can easily stay much longer.They have quite a piece of land so tracking is a possibility as well.We will certainly recommend this place.Pure pleasure."
"Lovely little getaway cottage. Great walks and friendly hosts. Enjoyed the fireplace in the house."
"This was truly a most excellent break away and we will definitely stay longer next time! To Marisa and her husband thank you so much for your friendliness and hospitality."
"We had a very nice stay at Jagerskraal. Lovely accommodation and everybody was very friendly. We received five star treatment. The breakfast was special and should be mentioned in particular. Thanks, we'll come again!"
"Fantastic. The tranquility is amazing. We enjoyed our stay tremendously. Thanks to Riekie and Marisa for looking after us. We will definitely be visiting again."
"For those who needs to get away from it all and want to experience the Karoo and farm-feeling, Jagerskraal is the place. Vernon and Hendrina, together with their team, looked very well after our needs. They made us feel special and made our stay very comfortable. For those who loves a large breakfast, Hendrina's farmhouse breakfast is an absolute must. Keep up the good work guys!"
"Jagerskraal was beautiful! Absolutely lovely little cottages and the people were amazingly welcoming and friendly. Perfect place for stargazing as well. We will stay there again!"
"I did try to finish the potbrood! the hosts were very accommodating with a baby bath, etc. Very friendly!"
"We had cold showers as there was no hot water. After we went through the gate that takes you to the farm, we drove for quite a while before we got to our accommodation; the off road trip was a long way off the highway."
"We enjoyed our short sleep over at Jagerskraal, after a very hearty welcome we had a peacfull sleap and was rested completely to go on with our journey. Thank you very much."
"We enjoyed our short sleep over at Jagerskraal, after a very hearty welcome we had a peacfull sleap and was rested completely to go on with our journey. Thank you very much."
"The hosts very very friendly and put in so much effort to make out stay comfortable and enjoyable, and it definitely was! Fantastic boere breakfast every morning. Beautiful location."
"Peaceful, clean and safe, and most hospitable people! The breakfast is a must! Thanks to all, we really enjoyed!"
"Lovely stay. Great hosts."
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Jagerskraal guest farm on the weekend. The breakfast was what we expected and the fresh 'plaasbrood' was devine. Vernon the manager was always ready to help with what ever request we had. The highlight of the weekend was when the snow fell at the chalets on Saturday afternoon, which got the kids really excited. Thanks once again to Vernon and his team."
"Ek en my man het net een aand oorgeslaap, en het dit rerig baie geniet. Die kaggel vuurtjie het mooi die koue weg gehou en die diens was puik. Sal beslis weer wil gaan. Dankie baie."
"Baie dankie aan Vernon en sy span wat ons op hulle hande gedra het. Dit was 'n baie spesiale naweek op 'n baie spesiale plek, alles was meer as wat ons verwag het en ek kan die plek regtig aanbeveel vir mense wat net 'n bietjie rus en vrede soek. Kan ook nie nalaat om die lekker ontbyd en veral die vars gebakte brood te noem nie. Sal weer kom kuier."
"We had a wonderful stay and your personel are professional friendly and very helpful. I would recommend your place to any one. Thanks very much."
"A very beautiful farm very well situated close to the N2..comfortable accommodation and very friendly host! Maybe the two houses are situated too closely for privacy purposes..and the broken plastic chairs on the verandah were the only negatives! Thank you."
"There are two newly built cittages above the farm and with good views. The farm is out of sight and sound of the N1 on a untarred farm road. The cottages are clean, comfortable and fully equipped. We enjoyed the evening sitting in front of a roaring fire and the feeling of remoteness. The breakfast was sumptuous."
"Dankie, ons het 'n heerlike naweek gehad en baie fietsgery en gestap met die kinders. Pragtige plek, pragtige mense!"
"Jagerskraal Farm is a gem in the Karoo. It was clean, neat and comfortable. The hospitality of the staff is the best I have ever received."
"Our stay was truly pleasant and offered fantastic value for money. The friendly managers stayed in contact with us prior to arrival to ensure that we would find their farm easily and quickly. We were just stopping over and requested a six o'clock breakfast. A fresh farm bread had been baked for us earlier in the morning. On arrival in the breakfast room, we waited a few minutes for the deliciously warm and filling meal to be prepared on a fireplace. The canvas walls were dropped and we could enjoy the sunrise with our scrumptious breakfast! A lovely experience."
"We had a wonderful time at Jagerskraal! Vernon, Hendrina and the rest of the team spoiled us so much and were friendly and helpful and the hospitality was out of this world. The breakfast was superb. We are going back and will be staying for a few nights. The newly arrived piglets were gorgeous!"
"Pragtig! Die mense is so gasvry en ons het heerlik gebly. Beautiful! The people are so hospitable and we had a really nice stay."
"Great experience. Wonderful location and staff. Will certainly visit Jagerskraal again. What a delicious breakfast!"
"We stayed at the Grand Chalet which did not refer to our room as we found out there, but to the house itself with altogether two or three guest rooms. Our room was really small but we were lucky and had the whole house to ourselves, so we could leave our stuff outside our room. Vernon was very helpful, he even got us some huge, cold beers from town as we had forgotten to get some. They even prepared the dining room and lit the fire for us because we wanted to braai. Breakfast was very good with the most delicious and freshly baked, and still hot, bread - in fact, the best bread we had during three weeks in South Africa. All-in-all, absolutely recommendable."
"Our stay at Jagerskraal Farm was one of the best experiences ever. It's way off the main road, very quiet and the service is 110%. Thanks to Vernon, his wife and family who made our stay a fruitful experience. Anyone who decides to go there will experience an amazing breakfast with home-made bread overlooking a beautiful view. I will definitely stop by on my next trip to Cape Town."
"Lovely location, neat and comfortable. Very friendly staff. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back when travelling that way again."
"We had a very, very relaxing time. The staff are very friendly and helpful. It is a must for those with young children from the city! And it is located less than two hours' drive from Cape Town. Jagerskraal will see me again. Thanks to Vernon and his family for everything!"
"We had a wonderful stay and will do it again."
"Onvergeetlike naweek gehad op Jagerskraal. Wens my kinders kon die "review" skryf, sou nie genoeg plek gewees het. Is 'n ware Karoo paradys. Baie dankie aan Vernon en Hendriena wat altyd beskikbaar en vriendelik is om met enige iets te help. Julle sien ons binnekort weer. Had an unforgettable weekend at Jagerskraal. Wish my children could write this review, they wouldn't have had enough space. It was a true Karoo Paradise. Thank you to Vernon and Hendriena who were always available and friendly. You will see us again soon."
"Jagerskraal is a wonderful working farm and we enjoyed the stay! You guys will see us soon!"
"If it's getting away from it all that you need, this is the place. Stars, braais, walks, views and even a friendly farm dog, or four! We had the most wonderful weekend - initially booked for one night, we liked it so much we stayed on for another night! Thank you also to Vernon for the wood and his wife for the delicious bread."
"We looked for a place to sleep as a stopover between Cape Town and Sutherland and this was perfect. It would also be a lovely spot to spend a weekend. Vernon made us feel welcome and quickly got a fire going, his wife supplied a freshly baked bread and free range eggs for breakfast! An hour's mountain bike ride in early morning frost before we left was a bonus."
"We had a very enjoyable stay on Jagerskraal. We enjoyed the fresh clear Karoo air and sky. The stars were magnificent. The chalets were neat and clean and fully equipped. The personal touch of the flowers on fresh towels each bed was very much appreciated. I could really recommend Jagerskraal, and would stay over again anytime."
"I spent a wonderful evening at Jagerskraal Farm and will stop over here again when visiting my Karoo friends. I also have recommended Jagerskraal Farm to my friends. I really appreciated the time and trouble the London-based owner took, to ensure my access to the farm. The cost of his phone calls must have exceeded the income from my stay. Oh yes, I also think a daily cost of R200 would make Jagerskraal Farm a most affordable stay. I almost did not make the enquiry because I thought a R150 cost translated into very rough and ready accommodation. The beautifully new, clean, well designed and well furnished home, which came with the friendly help of Vernon, deserves more. I suggest you consider this seriously."
"We'd just like to thank you for the wonderful night at Jagerskraal. This is probably the nicest, cleanest house in which we have stayed. Your foreman and his wife were excellent. They made us so welcome and we enjoyed every moment in the Karoo."