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The Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse is tucked away in the
beautiful Kamberg Valley close to Giant's Castle Nature
Reserve, which is deep in the foothills of the KwaZulu Natal
Drakensberg. The area is ideal for swimming in crisp
mountain streams, great mountain walks and hikes, and superb
river and dam trout and bass fishing.
The Farmhouse is
situated in a spectacular mountain valley setting with
splendid views, gurgling crystal clear streams and
waterfalls. Cleopatra provides the ultimate in peace,
tranquility and solitude. It is best remembered as a restful
refuge with professional, understated service, and a most
memorable gourmet experience.
Accommodation at
Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse
Cleopatra has six
luxurious en suite double/twin rooms, 2 spacious suites with
queen beds and separate lounges, and one luxury suite with
his and hers bathrooms, dressing room and fireplace in the
lounge. All rooms have a TV, a separate bath, (except room
8), separate shower and separate toilets. All beds are
dressed with cotton sheets, mohair blankets, heated under
blankets and heated towel rails. Tea and coffee with
homemade biscuits are also available in the rooms. Their
attention to detail is abundantly evident.
Meals are a revelation at Cleopatra:
All Cleopatra meals are of the highest quality and define
the Cleopatra experience.
Dinner is normally a sumptuous 6-course affair with no
effort or expense spared, ensuring a memorable dining
experience. The menu changes every evening according to the
seasons and the availability of local produce. Fresh
ingredients are always used, freshly picked from Cleopatra’s
own gardens. Hours are spent finding local and imported
ingredients of the highest quality – They even fly in fresh
salmon from Norway and procure genuine Parma hams and
cheeses from Italy.
Activities at
Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse
Visit the Highmoor Nature
Reserve, just 5 minutes drive up a spectacular road,
which windes its way to the top of Mount Lebanon and
Cleopatra Mountain. Highmoor is renowned for its trophy
trout, and the reserve is ideal for walks with the
majestic Giant's Castle which towers above you. Eland,
Mountain Reedbuck, Duiker and Baboons are often spotted.
If you are really lucky you may also see rare Bearded
Vultures, (Lamergeyer), and Veraux Eagles overhead.
The Kamberg Nature
Reserve is only 15 minutes away and has some amazing
San Rock Art caves, recently opened to the public with
guides available to take you up to the mountain to see
them.
At Giants Castle - a 45 minute drive away - you are in
the heart of the mighty Drakensberg Mountains. Here you
can walk to San Rock Art caves where a guide gives a
comprehensive tour and explanation of the paintings.
There are also other wonderful walks in the mountains –
maps are available.
The Midlands Meander is a famous craft route with many
stops offering a wide range of gifts, curios and local
produce.
Horse Rides along the contours of the mountains taking
in the crisp air and amazing views are really worth your
time.
There are trips to the top of Sani Pass leaving at 9.30
a.m. & returning at 3.45 p.m. You must take your
Passport & lunch is available at the top.
Ballooning in the mountains – try this one!
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