Cleopatra Mountain Farm House
Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse offers a fine dining experience
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.
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