Springbok
edge of the reserve
Positioned where the working farm meets the reserve, Springbok Cottage offers a quieter and more intimate interpretation of the Karoo landscape. Overlooking the Miertjieskraal dam wall and surrounding valleys, the cottage occupies a uniquely layered setting where grazing sheep, open veld, and wildlife coexist naturally within the same environment. Designed for two, Springbok combines understated comfort with a strong sense of openness and calm at the edge of the reserve.
2 GUESTs
1 BEDROOM
1 KING-SIZE BED
1 BATHROOM
WOOD-FIRED HOT TUB
BOMA
fireplace
2 GUESTs
1 BEDROOM
1 KING-SIZE BED
1 BATHROOM
WOOD-FIRED HOT TUB
BOMA
fireplace
KITCHEN
OUTDOOR BRAAI
net deck
CLIMATE CONTROL
wifi & tv
ceramic grill
airfryer
KITCHEN
net deck
CLIMATE CONTROL
wifi & tv
OUTDOOR BRAAI
ceramic grill
airfryer
Romantic evenings
beneath the stars
A spacious veranda, private lapa, and wood-fired hot tub create outdoor living spaces designed around long evenings and changing Karoo light. From the deck, guests overlook the surrounding valleys and dam while settling into a slower rhythm shaped by fire, landscape, and uninterrupted night skies. Inside, a fireplace, contemporary kitchen, and carefully considered interiors create a warm and relaxed atmosphere throughout the stay.
between farm &
wilderness
Springbok’s position between the reserve and working farm gives the cottage a distinctive sense of place within the broader Karoo landscape. Wildlife moves naturally through the surrounding veld while sheep graze quietly nearby, creating an experience shaped as much by the agricultural rhythms of the region as by the reserve itself.
Fireside
comfort
As evening temperatures cool, the cottage settles into a quieter and more intimate atmosphere. Indoor fireplaces, soft lighting, and sheltered outdoor spaces create an environment designed for slow dinners, conversation, and long evenings spent within the stillness of the Karoo.
Adults only
tranquility
Springbok is designed specifically as a private retreat for two — ideal for couples seeking space, quiet, and uninterrupted time within the landscape. The scale of the cottage and the openness of its surroundings create a stay that feels deeply personal without unnecessary formality.
slow evenings
outdoors
The veranda, braai area, and private lapa naturally extend the living spaces into the landscape itself. Whether preparing dinner over fire, soaking in the hot tub beneath the stars, or simply watching changing light across the valley, outdoor living forms part of the rhythm of the cottage.
Naturally included
Fresh bread & wine
firewood & tinder
ice & carbonator
coffee & tea
drinking water
Salt & Spices
toiletries
fresh towels
electric blanket
mosquito net
ACCESS TO HIKING & MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAILS
ACCESS TO SPIRIT OF THE KAROO GALLERY
Escape to springbok
Whether for a quiet weekend away, an anniversary, or extended time within the Karoo, Springbok Cottage offers privacy, warmth, and a strong sense of connection to the surrounding landscape.
Defined by its position between reserve and farm, the cottage offers a stay shaped by openness, simplicity, and the slower pace of the Klein Karoo itself.
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