Wilgerontein Private Game Farm lies in the heart of the Karoo, situated along the banks of the Great Fish River. We are just 165km from Port Elizabeth, 65km from Grahamstown , 50km from Bedford and Somerset-East and about 70km from the Addo Elephant National Park.
Our accommodation consists of two self-catering cottages with exceptional views over the river. They are great for either a family or a couple.The cottages have one bedroom each, equipped with a double bed. The lounges have sleeper couches that can accommodate either two small children or a single adult. The cottages have an en-suite bathroom with a shower. They are equipped with full kitchens which are ideal for self-catering. There are also outdoor braai facilities available and we provide the fire wood.
We also have a third self-catering unit which overlooks the dam and the most beautiful water-wise Karoo garden. This unit consists of a bed-sitter, bathroom with shower, a loft room with a double mattress which provides sleeping space for two young kids and a fully equipped kitchen.Bedding and bath towels are provided. Bring along extra swimming towels.Electric blankets are available during winter and fans for those hot Karoo summer evenings.All three accommodation facilities have wooden decks with outdoor furniture.
The area is lush with riverine forests, Karoo bush and is home to 12 species of antelope. People from the city can come and enjoy the quiet, peace and tranquillity of the Karoo. Wilgerfontein absolutely abounds with game and is a perfect weekend get-away for the outdoor enthusiast as well as for a camera safari. There is abundant bird life as well as other interesting flora. Guests can also enjoy self-game drives, mountain bike biking, hiking and fishing. For the more adventurous, there is tubing down the Great Fish River. We provide the tubes.Game hunts can also be arranged on request.
After an exhausting day you can just relax on the deck, sip cocktails, listen to the call of the fish eagle and enjoy the best views in the Karoo with the most amazing sunsets.We look forward to hearing from you.Please note the owners cannot accept responsibility for the state of the public gravel road to the farm.