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Discover the charm and hospitality of the Klein Karoo region by staying at the beautiful De Opstal just outside of Oudtshoorn. A heritage destination, De Opstal offers you luxury accommodation in a renovated property dating back to the 1830s. Sink into an era where time passed slowly, life was savoured and experiences meaningful at De Opstal.
Stay in the beautiful farmhouse, converted stables or milking parlour that have been outfitted with every luxury convenience but still retain their original rustic charm through the warm terracotta floors, heavy wooden doors and shutters and wooden ceilings. Dig into the hearty farm breakfasts and dine in Klein Karoo style on regional ingredients and a menu featuring ostrich.
Set in the beautiful Schoemanshoek Valley, the landscape just calls to be explored through hiking, biking or walking. You can head underground into the fantastical Cango Caves of Oudtshoorn or visit one of the numerous ostrich farms in the area. The romantic atmosphere at De Opstal is conducive to weddings and honeymoons and the Garden Chapel has seen many lovers tie the knot. This is real country, offering real experiences to those looking for an authentic African vacation.
De Opstal – genuine Klein Karoo hospitality in a luxury setting.
All of the 21 luxury suites at De Opstal offer comfort and convenience to discerning travellers. The luxury rooms, while retaining their historical charm, offer modern facilities. All of the rooms are en-suite with air-conditioning, tea/coffee facilities, private safes, M-Net television and fireplaces and many of them boast private patios.
Meals are served in the spacious restaurant and there is a bar available for pre-dinner drinks; picnic lunches can be arranged on request. Get married in the Garden Chapel and host your reception on the lawns of this luxury lodge.
Explore the surrounding areas by foot or bike on the many well-laid out trails in the area. A short drive away over the Swartberg Pass find the villages of Prince Albert, Calitzdorp and De Rust with its beautiful waterfalls. Discover the wines of the Klein Karoo region and for sure check out what is practically the national bird in this part of the world – the ostrich.
Just 12km away is the town of Oudtshoorn, the capital of ostrich farming in South Africa and also home to the wondrous Cango Caves. Your hosts at De Opstal are happy to arrange an exclusive tour to an ostrich farm so that you can get behind-the-scenes of this fascinating industry.
The luxury De Opstal Country Lodge is set in the Schoemanshoek Valley just 12km outside of the town of Oudtshoorn.