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Bokpost Guest Farm - Accommodation near Gariep Dam, Free State, South Africa

Bokpost Guest Farm - Accommodation near Gariep Dam, Free State,is situated to provide the best the Karoo can offer in style, cuisine and panorama. The farm is ideally located in the vicinity of the Orange River in the heart of South Africa. Join us for a relaxing holiday and experience the Karoo where breathtaking views and true tranquillity awaits you. Sheep farming is the main industry on the farm, consisting mainly of Merino sheep. Other industries include game, vegetables and more recently olive groves have been established.

Price: 5

bed and breakfast

2 doubles 2 family units

The accommodation at  Bokpost Guest Farm is of the highest standard with warm Free State hospitality and service. We cater for 10 guests in spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, overlooking the game camp, swimming pool and tranquil bird sanctuary. There is a library with more than a thousand books, a bar , various living areas and places in the garden to reminisce and also a playground for the children.

Mountain biking is possible into the ridges on the many veldroads for the the fitness fanatic or the visitor leisurely exploring the farm. More than 60 km of safe biking with the beautiful scenery is available. Bikes are available on the farm. Horse riding: Horses are extensively used on the farm to gather sheep and the visitor is welcome to spend a morning on horseback assisting the herders. The farm has more than 60 km of roads the visitor can explore on horseback or to go picnicking in the veld. Game watching can be done from: the vicinity of the guesthouse overlooking the main game camp of 1 000 ha, on the walking trail, or by an organise game drive. Eleven indigenous game species (Eland, Red Hartebeest, Springbok, Blesbuck, Gemsbuck, Black Springbuck, White Blesbuck, Blue Wildebeest, Ostrich, Impala and Mountain Reedbuck) are stocked on the farm and for the wakeful eye some other smaller shyer animals may even be visible. Hiking is possible on the farm. The Game Trail follows an approximately 8 km course through the main game camp with spectacular views from the ridges ('koppies') past a fountain and onto a stream where a late lunch is served, transportation is then provided back. The Bird Trail follows an approximately 7 km course through the bushes, along a stream up to a dam, known for its birdlife. There, a late lunch is served and transportation is provided back. Drives to various places are easily accessible due to the strategically located guest house. Visit Philippolis with its rich historical heritage and architecture. Drive to the Gariep Dam and go inside its colossal cement wall, visit the Anglo-Boer War graveyard at Norvalspont or visit the different game reserves at Tussen-die-Riviere, Doornkloof or at the Gariep Dam. A nine hole golf course is also available at the Gariep Dam.