Witrivier Farmstay - Gamtoos
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Location
- Longitude: 24.5495952
- Latitude: -33.6601868
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Witrivier Farmstay
Witrivier Farmstay is a self-catering cottage in the scenic Baviaanskloof, 45km from Patensie. Located at the foot of the mountain between lush evergreen citrus orchards, Witrivier Farmstay provides a space where one feels free to indulge in the pleasure of relaxing, feeling free, with a perfect array of homey hues, for they give a sense of home away from home, a place of nurturing safety.
Sleeping a maximum of 5 guests Witrivier Farmstay has a spacious master bedroom with a queen sized bed. The second bedroom is furnished with two single beds. A fourth bed is available in the old utility room. Towels and bedding is provided. The cottage is also fitted with two air-conditioning units, a fully equipped open plan kitchen and a great outdoor braai area.
We provide complimentary coffee and offer an honesty kitchen to supply your basic needs. On prior arrangement and at additional costs we can also stock up the kitchen to your needs provided local availability.
Map and Directions to Witrivier Farmstay
Route Description:
Witrivier Farmstay Cottage, surrounded by mountains, at the foot of Combrink's mountain pass, 20 km into the reserve from the Komdomo entrance. The Eastern sector is the most beautiful and spectacular section of the route and includes the area between Komdomo and Geelhoutbos.
From Port Elizabeth:
Travelling from Port Elizabeth on the N2 towards Cape Town, take the Baviaanskloof/Gamtoosvallei/Hankey off-ramp, 1 km after the dual carriageway narrows down to a single lane. Drive through Loerie, Hankey and Patensie. About 23 km after you have passed through Patensie, the tarmac ends. From this point the road surface becomes gravel and for the next 20 km., past Komdomo on the left, which is the Eastern Entrance to the Baviaanskloof, the road follows a winding path through the “Groot Rivier Poort” into the Cambria valley and from there on leading to the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area Eastern Gate Entrance, 300 meters after the Eastern Entrance turn right at the Witrivier Farmstay Cottage signboard.
From Cape Town (Via the N2 Humansdorp, Hankey/Patensie):
Travelling from Cape Town towards Port Elizabeth on the N2, take the Hankey/Patensie off-ramp at Humansdorp, turn left towards Hankey. In Hankey at the stop sign turn left on the R332 towards Patensie. From this point follow directions as described in the previous paragraph.
From Uniondale/Willowmore (N9):
From the Baviaanskloof turn-off from the N9, follow route R332 (T1) towards Nuwekloof Pass, which forms the Western entrance to the Baviaanskloof. The distance from Nuwekloof Pass to Witrivier Farmstay Cottage and Cambria, is approximately 122 km. and about 6-7 hours driving time. The road leads through Studtis, Sandvlakte, past Coleskeplaas, Geelhoutbos, Rooihoek and Doodsklip onto the plateau at Bergplaas. From here for the next 13 km. there is a steep and winding descend down Combrink's Pass into the Poortjies Valley, pass Krugerskop-Kloof on the left, through the eastern gate and about 2km on the left turn left at the Witrivier Farmstay Guesthouse signboard.
