Suikerbossie Guest Farm Meander - A Review

March 9, 2019 Posted in Review / Travel / The Honey Badger Diaries

There are only 52 weekends in a year; we’ve already spent 9-10. Life is hectic and stressful; many need to recharge in the country, savouring fresh country air. Suikerbossie Guest Farm in the Kouebokkeveld is the perfect retreat for young and old, especially during [spring and summer months], when the gardens bloom, and the weather is ideal for outdoor activities.

I have a friend who knows the lyrics to all the 60s and 70s songs, and she can belt them out at the drop of a hat. You say “submarine”, and she’ll take that as her cue to sing. She does it anywhere and everywhere.

That’s probably given my next sentence away! Suikerbossie inspires me to sing “Suikerbossie ek wil jou hê!”

Just a two-hour drive from Worcester through the picturesque villages Ceres and Prince Alfred Hamlet, over the pass and through Op Die Berg. Our boys played rugby there in Primary school. The coldest place this side of Sutherland. There, primary school children play barefoot on frost-frozen playing fields.

Straight through on the way to Citrusdal, we turned off and headed for the captivating Skurweberge. Nestled in the most weather-worn, rock-faced mountains at the southernmost part of the Cederberg, on road 303 in the Kouebokkeveld, lies Suikerbossie Guest Farm, easily accessible via well-maintained roads and with parking facilities for visitors.
Rock formations, Bushman paintings, veld, rivers, waterfalls and crisp air

Choose from camping sites, glamping sites, 4x4 trails, hiking routes, and a wedding venue; they’re all there, spread out on green lawns along the riverbanks, inviting outdoor adventure and exploration.

For 200 years, the Hanekoms have had title to the land, but the current Hanekom family has been there since 1982. Along the embankment, the campsites are laid out, each with a view and something uniquely attractive. We had to opt for a site to accommodate the Honey Badger. Like many of the sites, we had a secluded enclosure where we could dine, cook, braai, and relax if the wind picked up or we’d had enough of the sun.

We spent our days hiking along the river through deciduous fruit orchards laden with golden pears and red-cheeked peaches. This is a small working farm, but campers have liberty to roam.

We dipped our feet into the cool waters and even ventured into the deep pools and waterfalls when we tired and warmed up towards noon. The communal jetty was where families went to play, dipping in and out of the pool, floating on their large swans.

Cooking our meals is always a highlight, and my family are always eager to partake in the fun and games. On Friday evening, after we’d all unpacked (it literally took us 5 minutes to settle), we set about getting the drinks poured while Sue and Percy made their fabulous Lasagne in a three-legged pot. It's a great way to bond and create memories together.

We were “on duty” on Saturday night, and our team effort produced a delicious Paella. Once again, I stocked up on a selection of delicious fish from Fish’n Chicken in Worcester. Sunday was a lazy day, and I refused to budge. A Spanish Omelette rounded off our Mediterranean weekend in the Cederberg.

https://www.suikerbossieguestfarm.co.za