Staying at Whispering Hope Guest Farm is about experiencing life in the Karoo. Taking life easy, recharge and revitalize.
We recommend you consider one of the activities mentioned if you are the active and adventurous type. If you are interested in the day to day activities of life on the Karoo Farm we would be happy to assist.
- Unlimited gravel roads and jeeptrack for Mountain Bike enthusiasts.
- The Highest Mountain Peak in SA outside the Drakensberg range is on our doorstep.
Farm Activities
Guests are welcome to participate in the day-to-day activities. Feeding foster lambs, feeding the cattle and sheep, moving the stock to fresh pasture, shearing of sheep, helping during the lambing season, collecting eggs and feed the hens. Animals not your first love, show off your handyman capabilities while helping with the maintenance of the fences and water supply for the livestock.
Hiking
No better way to explore the beauty of the Karoo than in your Hiking Boots! Pay close attention to the many different plant, insect and bird species. Our 10km hiking trail takes close to 3 hours to complete. Otherwise take one of the many jeep tracks and walk at your own pace. From the top of Tafelberg , situated on a neighboring farm, you will see for miles and miles. Don’t forget Compassberg that is 65km from us. We will help you with the booking.
Horse Riding
We love our horses. We cater from kids riding in a closed, safe environment to multiple day horse trails and everything in between. To go out on horseback with the staff to move the livestock to new pasture usually takes the better part of the morning and are for many people a unique experience.
Hunting
Limited hunting opportunities available during the winter season. The farm house is ideal to use as base while hunting in the area.
Motor Bike Rides
Choose one of the many jeep tracks to go on a drive. The dwarswalle in the tracks will add to the fun. With Dad’s permission and protective clothing young, upcoming bikers can do a trial time test at one of the two specially designed courses.
Picnic in the veld or Sundowners
With the right kind of weather a picnic in the veld will be relaxing and reviving. Whether with your lover, family or friends enjoy your company and delicious snacks in peaceful surroundings. Do you prefer to pack your own basket or could we spoil you with a basket filled with surprises?
Running
If you are a runner or like to go on long walks please remember to bring your running shoes. Like with the Mountain Biking there are many routes to choose from. Try our 5km run while we take your time and see where you end on the log.
Mountain Biking
Explore the farm and surrounding area by making use of the many gravel district roads and farm jeep-tracks.
