The Area
& Surroundings
Libertas Guest Farm offers the perfect accommodation in Hoekwil, Western Cape, for all nature-lovers and adventure seekers.
Activities & Attractions
on the Libertas Guest Farm
We have a wide variety of activities on the farm for all ages.
Bird Watching
Birding List available - compiled by professional birdwatchers specifically for our area.
Visit to the Calf Nursery
Bring the kids to the Calf Nursery to help feed the calves and learn more about raising them.
Water boots available at the Calf Nursery in case of muddy conditions. Visits to be arranged with calf manager at specific times.
Visit to the milking parlour (dairy)
Bring the kids to see where their milk comes from.
Visits to be arranged with farm manager at specific times.
Jungle gym and play areas
All cottages have access to a jungle gym and play area.
Visit the alpaca boys and the farm goats
The alpacas and goats are always entertaining.
Mountain Biking Routes
The farm and gravel roads in the immediate area makes it easy to go for a challenging or laid back, scenic mountainbike outing.
Cycling along the Wilderness Lakes area is a very popular route.
While the forests of the Bergplaas area provides some awe-inspiring views as well as some challenging climbs. Permits are necessary for the Bergplaas area.
River Trail (hiking/trailrunning/MTB)
An 8km or extended trail can easily be accessed from any of the cottages.
River Trail
Picnic Dam
Picnic at the Picnic dam with wooden deck and chairs. Kayaks available. Also possible to braai here (firewood, grid and braai tongs available).
River Trail Birdwatching
Birdwatching at the Spoonbill dam (spoonbills, hamerkop and other birds often gather here).
River Trail
Tree identification along the trail.
River Trail
Swim Spot
Picnic and excellent swimming spot at the river rock pools in the Dieprivier.
River Trail
Views
Beautiful views of the Outeniqua mountains and the cow herds grazing on the farm.
Activities Gallery
Gallery of activities at Libertas Guest Farm.
Activities & Attractions
in the surrounding area
The area is a huge attraction for any nature-lover. Hiking, bird-watching, paragliding, canoeing, surfing, whale-watching and mountain-biking are just some of the activities this area is well known for. Visits to the dairy and feeding the calves are always an exciting experience for the kids. Guests are close to all the tourist activities but are able to retreat to the quiet and tranquil surrounds of Libertas to rest and plan the next days’ action.
Bird Watching
The Malachite bird hide is nestled amongst the reeds along the Langvlei. The number of birds you will be able to view from this hide will excite any keen twitcher.
Hiking
There are several day hikes in the area. The closest being the Brown-hooded Kingfisher trail which starts about 4km from Libertas and takes about 2hours to complete. It leads you up the valley along the Duiwe River and to a waterfall with a rock pool for swimming. Plenty of forest birds can be seen along the way.
Canoeing
Canoeing on the Touw river or the Serpentine river within the Garden Route National Park (8km from Libertas).
Visit local markets
Wild Oats Fresh Produce Market (Sedgefield – Saturday mornings). Outeniqua Farmers’ Market ( George – Saturday mornings) Knysna Friday Market
Fishing
Sling your hook from one of the popular fishing spots in the area, Groenvlei and Swartvlei lakes or from the beach – you decide.
Golf
The Garden Route has many courses to choose from (Fancourt, Simola, Oubaai, Kingswood, Pezula, Pinnacle Point, Goose valley, Plett, George), as well as some mashie courses (closest being 8km from Libertas).
Surfing
Some of the best beaches for swimming, surfing, kiteboarding, fishing: Herolds bay / Victoria bay / Buffalo bay / Wilderness beach /Sedgefield lagoon beach / Myoli beach
Mountain Biking
Hoekwil is mountainbike country. The number of route options will overwhelm any keen mountainbiker and is guaranteed not to disappoint. The farm owners are keen mountainbikers themselves and will be able to provide you with countless routes. The Kingfisher MTB race is a local race. It is an established MTB race and rated as one of the best in the Western Cape. It is usually held during March/April every year. Be on the look-out for the date of this adventurous and fun-filled family event.
Acrobranch Tree-top Adventures
The Garden Route Acrobranch Outdoor Activity Park is situated in Wilderness.
Reach Us
Phone
Linda 0829291381
Johan 0834605414
Herman 0835641274
Louis 0845695920 (visit to milking parlour)
Visit
Libertas Farm, Hoekwil,
6538, Western Cape,
South Africa
Directions
From N2 between Wilderness and Sedgefield:
- Turn north @ Hoekwil turn-off (±5km coming from Wilderness).
- Continue with tar road for 16km (don’t turn off) and look out for Libertas (3km) road sign.
- Take right-hand turn-off onto “Sedgefield/Rondevlei” gravel road for The Farmhouse; but continue straight for another 1km to The Dairy and the Cottages turn-off on your right.
- Continue with gravel road for 3km to The Farmhouse; The Dairy & Cottages are easy to find once you have taken the turn-off from the tar road at the “Libertas Guest Farm” sign.
GPS co-ordinates
The Farmhouse: 33º57’47.28” S 22º41’47.86” E
The Dairy: 33º56’18.38” S 22º41’20.32” E
