Holiday Stays

KhoiSan Karoo Conservancy

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Lodge Colesberg · Eastern Cape
KhoiSan Karoo Conservancy
KhoiSan Karoo Conservancy
KhoiSan Karoo Conservancy
KhoiSan Karoo Conservancy
KhoiSan Karoo Conservancy

About

KhoiSan Karoo Conservancy is a nature conservancy offering multiple accommodation options in South Africa's Karoo region, featuring a hippo reintroduction program and conservation focus.

Accommodation

Across five properties, up to 86 guests can stay in varied room types. New Holme Nature Lodge features stable rooms, double en-suite, family rooms, and pet-friendly flat. Also offers Stoffels Rus log cabin, Karoo Gariep Tented Camp, Mieliefontein Guest Farm, and Wolmado Cottage for self-catering options.

Facilities

In-room amenities include tea/coffee, air conditioning, and electric blankets. Property features Karoo Bird Observatory and Karoo Research Centre for academic programs. Meals available by arrangement: breakfast and dinner at set rates. High-speed internet (dual providers) and dedicated workspace support remote work. Wedding and event facilities available.

Location & Surroundings

On Seekoei River in Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve; 8km from N1, 25km from Hanover, 50km from Colesberg. Features 230+ recorded bird species. Night drives for nocturnal wildlife viewing. Mountain biking, fishing, and Karoo Oasis Route exploration available.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Pets: Allowed

Rooms

Family Unit -New Holme Homestead

We offer two types of family rooms. One option consists of two separate bedrooms with an interleading door, while the other features an open-plan layout. Both family rooms include a full bathroom with

Double x 1 Single x 2
From
R2,609

Double En-Suite- Homestead at New Holme

Air conditioner, electric blankets in winter, coffee and tea tray, en-suite bathroom. Central Swimming pool. Lunch and dinner available at additional charge, bookings essential.

Double x 1
From
R1,248

Self Catering Log Home

2 Bedroom and 2 bathroom log home , 2 single beds and 1 double bed. Fully equipped, air conditioner, electric blanket in winter. Swimming pool. Lunch and dinner available, bookings essential.

Double x 1 Single x 2
From
R3,119

The Stables at New Holme Double

Double en-Suite, coffee and tea try, air conditioner, electric blanket in winter. Central Swimming pool. Lunch and dinner available at additional charge, bookings essential.

Double x 1 Single x 2
From
R1,248

The Stables Family at New Holme

En-suite room with a queen bed & a sleeper couch for children u/12 only 2ad/2ch. Air conditioner, electric blanket in winter, coffee/tea tray. Shower only Central Swimming pool. Lunch and dinner ava

Double x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R1,808

Stables Family Bath & Shower-New Holme

Stable Family room with en-suite bath & shower Air-conditioned - Room suitable for only 2 ad or for 2 ad & 2 ch u/12. Double sleeper couch for children. Central Swimming pool. Lunch &dinner available

Queen x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R1,808

Location

Address

Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve, Hanover, Northern Cape

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Directions

Located 8km off the N1 near Hanover on the R389. New Holme Nature Lodge is 25km from Hanover and 50km from Colesberg. Mieliefontein Guest Farm is 16km from Hanover and 53km from Colesberg. Bus service available on the N1 route.

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Features

Three-star Property Part Of Khoisan Karoo Conservancy Spanning 450,000 Hectares Across 57 Farms 230+ Bird Species Recorded On Reserve Karoo Research Centre Supporting Masters, Phd, And Postdoctoral Programs Karoo Bird Observatory On-site Part Of Cape Country Routes Collection Part Of Karoo Oasis Route Tourist Network Featured In Bbc Wildlife And The Daily Maverick Conservation-focused — No Hunting Digital Nomad And Remote Working Packages Available Main House At New Holme Dates To 1933 Hosts Lazy Hippo Mtb Stage Race And Colesberg Equestrian Endurance Ride

Activities

Bird Watching Fishing Horse Riding Mountain Biking Night Drives Guided Walks Weddings And Events Shy 5 Safari Birding Safari Sundowner Drives To Hippo Pool Khoisan Etching Walks Dragonfly And Damselfly Observation Karoo Oasis Route Exploration Bird Ringing Courses

Amenities

Air Conditioning Wi-Fi Wedding Venue Tea & Coffee Facilities Dedicated Workspace Electric Blankets Fishing Dam Research Centre Bird Observatory

Accommodation in Colesberg