Glenmore Farm Cottage

Glenmore Farm boasts five 4x4 trails on this picturesque and peaceful Karoo farm in the Groot Rivier Valley, situated 35 km from Willowmore in the Eastern Cape. The gateway to the Baviaanskloof offers ample time to experience the rugged beauty of the Karoo first-hand. As a bonus, overnight visitors to the bush camp will have the privilege to wake up to the call of the Fish eagle.

Glenmore is a delightful retreat with a choice of five different and comparatively easy farm trails that include rocky terrain, stream crossings and the possibility of some serious mud on the River Trail. We managed to bog a Toyota Prado for a couple of hours, mainly through a novice's mistake, and had to hitch a ride with a tractor. The incident did nothing to dampen our enthusiasm for a drive rich in scenic delights, with the bonus of 79 bird species identified on the property.

It is ideal for a quiet weekend away from it all in the Little Karoo, knowing that warm country hospitality awaits you. Choose a charming self-catering six-bed cottage with electricity. This is an unexpected gem in the Little Karoo where we chose to greet the New Millennium, enjoying tranquil farm life in a picturesque setting.