Holiday Stays

Taaiboschfontein Karoo Guest Farm

Self-catering

About

Taaiboschfontein Karoo Guest Farm is an off-the-grid rural retreat in the heart of the Karoo offering self-catering accommodation for families, couples and adventurers.

Accommodation

Taaiboschfontein offers self-catering cottages with comfortable beds and private bathrooms. Each cottage has its own unique charm, featuring traditional Karoo architecture using local materials and charming details, while some provide more modern comforts. The accommodation is welcoming, rustic and comfortable.

Facilities

Facilities include a traditional braai boma for outdoor cooking under the stars and a windpomp dam swimming pool filled with crystal-clear Karoo water. Guests receive complementary access to the gong range for target shooting and rifle adjustment. Onsite taxidermy and meat processing options through Travalia are available by prior arrangement.

Location & Surroundings

Taaiboschfontein is a 5000-hectare family-owned sheep farm in South Africa’s Karoo region in the heart of the Karoo. It is positioned for travellers between Cape Town and inland destinations. The guest house is directly beside a 1000-hectare game camp.

House Rules

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

Rooms

Standard Triple Room

Set in the main house, this room has a double bed, a single bed, an open-plan toilet and shower hidden by a privacy screen, and a washbasin in the room. The room has use of a shared kitchen, dining an

Double x 1 Single x 1
From
R1,096

Standard 4-Sleeper Family Room

Set in the main house, this family room has a double bed, a bunk bed, an open-plan shower, toilet and washbasin hidden by a privacy screen. The room has use of a shared kitchen, dining and living area

Double x 1 Bunk x 1
From
R1,096

Standard Triple Room Separate Bathroom

Set in the main house, this triple room has a double bed and a three quarter bed. It has a separate bathroom, across the passageway, with a shower, toilet and washbasin. The room has use of a shared k

Double x 1 Twin x 1
From
R1,096

Classic 4-Sleeper Family

Set in the main house, this room has a double bed, 2 single beds, and a private bathroom with a bath and shower, a toilet and washbasin. The room has use of a shared kitchen, dining and living area.

Double x 1 Single x 2
From
R1,096

Interleading Family Room

Set in the main house, this family room has a double room, which has an interleading door to a 2nd room with 3 single beds. It has a private bathroom with a bath and shower. The room has use of a shar

Double x 1 Single x 3
From
R1,096

Private 2-Sleeper Cottage 1

This cottage is located side-by-side with another cottage and has a double bed, an open-plan corner bath and washbasin, and enclosed toilet. The cottage opens to a private patio with braai. It has use

Double x 1
From
R1,096

Private 2-Sleeper Cottage 2

This cottage is located side-by-side with another cottage and has a double bed, an open-plan corner bath and washbasin, and enclosed toilet. The cottage opens to a private patio with braai. It has use

Double x 1
From
R1,096

Location

Features

Wide-Open Spaces Game Camp Off The Grid Rustic Cottages Traditional Karoo Architecture Sustainable Conservation Family-owned Sheep Farm Unpolluted Skies Star-studded Skies

Activities

Bird Watching Game Viewing Mountain Biking Photography Walking Trails Stargazing Hunting Target Shooting Wildlife Exploration 4X4 Trails Astrophotography Hook And Hunt Packages

Amenities

Swimming Pool Braai/boma Gong Range