| Bronkhorstspruit - Kranspoort: Makwasi River Camp |
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| To make a reservation enquiry, click on the "reservation" button at the bottom of the page. |
| Makwasi ("the place of the water") River Camp nestles lazily on the banks of the meandering Wilge River at the foothills of picturesque mountains in the northeastern district of Bronkhorstpruit. Hennie and Elena succeeded in creating an ideal nature breakaway for groups, families and friends on their small farm. However small, guests can wander high up in the mountains along a hiking trail on an adjacent farm with excellent birding, indigenous vegetation and beautiful views. Makwasi offers various facilities including a farmhouse cottage (sleeps 5), two river cottages (sleeps 4 and 2 respectively), an A-frame log chalet on the riverbank (sleeps 4) and an undercover caravan (sleeps 4). The facilities are in close proximity but private. The ideal breakaway close to Gauteng. Makwasi, just more than one hour's drive from Pretoria, is also ideal for church and school groups. |
The four bedded river cottage (small pic) and inside conference facility (large pic)
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Activities:
Fishing Fish the Wilge River for bass, carp and yellow fish.
Game Viewing Small game roam the area and mountains.
Bird Watching The Wilge River and surrounds offer many bird species and numerous aquatic birds can be found along the river banks and graslands. The area is alsoinhabited by numerous larks, including Spikeheeled Lark, Rufousnaped Lark, Redcapped Lark, Melodius Lark and Clapper Lark. In addition, Ayres' Cisticola, Cloud Cisticola and Fantailed Cisticola, and Plainbacked Pipit and Grassveld Pipit occur. Stanley's Bustard has also been seen. Lazy Cisticola occur on the rocks and Levaillant's Cisticola near the water. In addition various cuckoos, sunbirds, widows, and waxbills occur.
Hiking Trails Hiking trail in mountains on neighbouring farm. The area is ideal for mountain biking (bring own bikes).
Other Activities The river offers swimming, tubing, canoeing and lots of fun. Pool on the banks of the river. The area is ideal for mountain biking (bring own bikes).
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| Rates: |
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Double |
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R 130.00 |
R 0.00 |
| Out season |
R 130.00 |
R 0.00 |
| Remarks: Rates are per person per night and for selfcatering. Children under 12 half price. Cleaning service available at R30 per house per day. Guests to bring own linen and towels. Makwasi offers various facilities: a) Farmhouse cottage sleeps 5 with one double room, one single room (2 beds) and sleeper couch and three bathrooms with huge open plan kitchen and lounge/dining area. b) The second house on banks of the river sleeps 4 with large conference room, one bath and outside wc. c) The third cottage on riverbank sleeps 2. A-frame house on riverbank sleeps 4.d) Under cover caravan with braai area sleeps 4. |
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Elena at the Wilge River (small pic) and inside the 2 bedded river cottage (large pic)
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| Nearest Town: |
| Bronkhorstspruit |
| Distance: 45km |
| Police: Yes |
| Hospital: Yes |
| RESERVATIONS: Make a reservation enquiry (only an enquiry) by clicking on the reservation icon at the bottom of this page or contact the Farmstay reservation office hours: 039 313 0770 or phone August after hours on 082 882 7475. E-mail enquiries to August at august@farmstay.co.za |
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Tourist attractions in the area.
Visit Zemvelo private Game Park, the wine cellar at Bronkhorstspruit as well as the Oriental Temple. Visit Bronkhorstspruit Dam Nature Reserve. The reserve is situated on the southern shoreline of the dam. The entrance is on the Bronkhorstspruit/Delmas road some 70 km from Pretoria. The reserve has yielded some 200 species of birds over the years, depending on season and the depth of water.
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![The four bedded river cottage (small pic) and inside conference facility (large pic)](javascript:neWin("guest_images/id165_1l.jpg","The",600,398))
![Elena at the Wilge River (small pic) and inside the 2 bedded river cottage (large pic)](javascript:neWin("guest_images/id165_2l.jpg","The",600,398))
![Elena on the sundeck of the A-frame (small pic) and farmhouse cottage (large)](javascript:neWin("guest_images/id165_5l.jpg","The",600,398))
![Inside the farmhouse cottage (sleeps 5) -- the lounge and kitchen areas](javascript:neWin("guest_images/id165_3l.jpg","The",600,398))
![The A-frame cabin with own pond (small pic) and view from inside (large)](javascript:neWin("guest_images/id165_4l.jpg","The",600,398))
