If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle for a few days and just enjoy the quiet, this gorgeous farm stay is perfect for you. Tucked away in the Karoo, under two hours from Cape Town lies Kamagu Homestead, a 4000-hectare self-catering farm stay. This is an ideal destination for group bookings as you’ll have exclusive use of the property.
You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to spaces to relax and entertain. The property features six ensuite bedrooms and is big enough to sleep 17 guests (nine adults and eight kids). It features a large swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, outdoor fire pit, pizza oven, braai area and an outdoor entertainment area.

Inside, the homestead offers a peaceful home away from home feel, with open plan living spaces, library, colonial lounge, an entertainment area with a stunning billiard table to play a game (or three), a bar and television for big sporting events. Every room has a fascinating tale to tell with the small details that make this house instantly feel like home when you walk through the door.
This property boasts endless opportunities to connect with loved ones over a home cooked meal or braai at the outdoor entertainment area. The fully equipped kitchen is a wannabe homesteader’s dream, it has everything you need to cook up a feast, with all the comforts of home and a large dining table. Guests are encouraged to live from the homestead and pick seasonal produce from the vegetable gardens, fruit orchard or olive grove to prepare a delicious feast – farm to table in seconds, what could be better than that?

Kids are welcome, with plenty of open space for them to play and lots of nature to discover. They can pick freshly laid eggs for your breakfast from resident hens and become acquainted with friendly farm friends like goats, rabbits and ducks. You might even see the resident ostriches, zebras and springboks in the morning and early evening grazing in the fields on the edge of the homestead, which will keep the kids talking long after you return home. They can burn off energy at the jungle gym and a bike pump track for use with your own quad bikes and motorbikes.

Start your morning heading to the chicken coup to gather eggs for a lazy brunch. Immerse yourself in nature with a walk around the homestead exploring the gardens, orchard and dam. Ease any angst or worries in the sauna or laze away the day in the pool or jacuzzi with a glass of bubbles.
Settle down in the comfortable window seat with gorgeous homestead views or in front of the fireplace with a book. Enjoy sundowners on the terrace as you watch the wildlife at the edge of the homestead. At the end of the day sit back and take in the scenery under the stars, roast marshmallows at the firepit and embrace the laid back spirit of the karoo.

You’ll spend your mornings waking up slowly and evenings watching the sunset with a G&T in hand, all doors and windows wide open, exposed to nature’s elements – isn’t that what holidays in the karoo are all about?
Around the corner from Kamagu Homestead is the renowned Aquila Private Game Reserve where day visitors can enjoy a guided afternoon or sunset Big Five safari. You’re invited to explore other experiences, such as spa treatments, quad or horseback safaris, and signing kids up for the Junior Ranger Program.
Kamagu Homestead is the perfect spot to bring your tribe, unwind and play, now fire up the group chat, break out the diary and start planning a date.
Contact the Kamagu Homestead team by calling 021 430 7260 or emailing [email protected].
The details:
- Location: Kleinstraat, De Doorns, under two hours from Cape Town
- Website: kamagusafarilodge.com
Make sure you check out their social media for more information:
- Instagram: @kamaguhomestead
- Facebook: Kamagu Homestead
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Aquila – wonderful for families, couples and solo travellers
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