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Bushveld Farm
Getaway,
Nylstroom
This tranquil
bushveld farm
getaway nestles
in between the
hills of the
Waterberg
region, just
over an hour's
drive from
Pretoria.
With the sounds
of the variety
of birds
combined with
the peaceful
setting, with
stunning views
over the
bushveld, the
variety of
nearby
attractions,
makes this the
ultimate getaway
to unwind and
relax.
The farm is set
on a piece of
bushveld just
over 20 hectares
filled with an
amazing variety
of indigenous
trees and
shrubs, making
it ideal for
garden or tree
lovers, bird
watchers and any
other nature
lovers.
The farm house
includes 3
on-suite
bedrooms as well
as a
semi-outside
room with an
outside shower,
making it
perfect to sleep
between 8 – 10
people. All
rooms are
air-conditioned.
The living area
includes a large
open plan
kitchen, large
living room with
a TV (including
DSTV and DVD
player) and a
covered patio
with barbeque
facilities.
The outside area
includes another
covered living
area, an outside
open fire place
for a
traditional
South African
‘braai’ in the
‘lapa’ as well
as a large
swimming pool.
The farm hosts a
number of small
wildlife species
such as small
antelope
(Klipspringers,
Duikers,
Bushbuck),
warthogs,
porcupines,
monkeys and
baboons, snakes;
a very wide
variety of birds
and all the
other usual
small creatures.
Nearby golf
courses include:
Koro Creek Golf
Course (10
minutes away),
Euphoria Golf
course (30 km
away), Elements
and Zebula
making it
idyllic for a
golf getaway.
Donkerpoort Dam
is just over 5
minutes drive
from the farm,
where fishing
(carp, bream,
black bass and
barbell),
boating,
waterskiing and
rowing is
popular.
Nearby
attractions also
include:
Modimolle (Nylstroom)
a charming town
famous for
exports of
grapes and other
soft fruit
including
peaches and
watermelons.
Also known as
the ‘Gateway to
Africa Eden’ as
the town is
flanked by
Nylsvlei Wetland
and Waterberg
Biosphere, both
are tourist
attractions and
tourist
destinations.
Nylsvley Bird
Sanctuary and
Floodplain As a
part of a larger
floodplain the
area extends up
to 16 000ha when
fully wet. This
a a most
valuable
breeding site
for Southern
African bird
species. Of the
65 noted species
some breed only
here. This
sanctuary has
now been
included in the
Waterberg
Biosphere
Reserve (a
Ramsar Site
since 1998) this
site is
internationally
approved by the
UNESCO HQ in
France and
covers an area
of of about 14
500square km.
Thaba Kwena
Crocodile Farm -
The biggest
Crocodile
breeding farm in
the southern
hemisphere
currently open
to the public.
Curio shop. The
feeding times
mustn't be
missed! Near
Nylstroom/Modimolle
+27 (0)14
736b5059
Modimolle Museum
- Charts the
town's history
and that of town
resident JG
Strijdom, one of
the Apartheid
Government's
leaders.
Nylsvlei Bird
and Nature
Reserve -
Situated between
Phagameng and
Mookgopong is
the biggest and
best conserved
flood plain in
South Africa.
Old Locomotive -
The original
locomotive,
bearing the name
'Nylstroom',
used on the line
between Pretoria
and Nylstroom
after the line
was completed in
1898.
Old Reformed
Church - The
oldest church
north of
Pretoria, came
into service in
1889.
Strijdom Nature
Reserve - On the
banks of a river
tributary near
the town.
Summary:
Beautiful farm
in the Waterberg
mountains area
Location:
Just over 1 hour
from Pretoria,
10 minutes
outside
Nylstroom
Sleeps:
8- 10
Equipped:
yes
Linen:
yes
Towels:
yes
Braai: 1
Undercover and 1
outside
Meals:
Self-catering
fully equiped
Pet-friendly:
no
Activities:
mountain biking,
swimming, golf,
walking,
birdwatching,
nearby
restaurants,
fishing,
canoeing,
waterskiing (own
equipment),
hiking
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