Holiday Stays

Witkrans

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5
Self-catering Gansbaai · Western Cape

About

Witkrans, a 35-hectare conservation farm in Flower Valley part of the Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy on the eastern slopes of Witkransberg, offers self-catering accommodation 15 minutes from Stanford and Gansbaai.

Accommodation

Self-catering cottages on the 35-hectare conservation farm are set in fynbos with at least 180 indigenous plant species including proteas, ericas, irises and geraniums. The farm supports diverse birdlife such as the Knysna woodpecker, Cape sugarbird and Orange-breasted sunbird.

Facilities

Easy hiking trails cross the property and connect to the Fynbos Trail slackpacking route. The property forms part of the Walker Bay Fynbos MTB trail and Klipspringer MTB route. A gentle circular walking trail follows the natural stream. On-site activities include hiking, MTB, trail running, birdwatching and botanical consulting.

Location & Surroundings

Stanford and Gansbaai are a 15-minute drive away. Beaches at Franskraal and Stanfords Cove in De Kelders are 15 minutes away. Platbos day hikes in indigenous forest, Flower Valley trails and hikes, and wedding venues De Uijlenes and Murasie are nearby.

House Rules

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

Rooms

Buchu Cottage

The cottage is privately located with 2 rooms, bathroom with shower and open plan lounge kitchen area with mountain views. Indoor fireplace & outside covered stoep and braai. Wood fired hot tub & priv

King x 1 Single x 2
From
R1,700

Cone Bush Cottage

Fully equipped self Catering cottage north facing and looking onto Flower Valley with wood fired hot tub in garden. Sleeps 6 people (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms). Indoor fireplace for cold evenings & outs

King x 1 Twin x 4
From
R2,200

Location

Features

Diverse Birdlife Birdlife South Africa Member Conservation Farm Pristine Fynbos At Least 180 Indigenous Plant Species Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy

Activities

Hiking Bird Watching Mountain Biking Trail Running Botanical Consulting

Amenities

Hiking Trails Mtb Trails Circular Walking Trail Natural Stream