WATERKLOOF GUEST HOUSE
Accommodation Services in Swellendam

Waterkloof Guesthouse, the longest established guest house in the area, is on a free range ostrich farm situated in the scenic vastness of the Southern Cape, near Swellendam and Heidelberg. Waterkloof is arguably one of the finest commercial farms in the Heidelberg district and has been in the family for seven generations. Browse the Gallery: Your hosts, Hannes and Christine, invite you to come and experience their warm breed of hospitality and charming homestead. The guest house has four separate guest bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities, tea trays and private entrances. The dinners promise an eating experience for those who love home cooked meals and mouth watering dishes made with fresh farm products. The Uyse are renowned for their hospitality and good South African cuisine. Dinners must be pre-booked and guests can enjoy a typical meal in the company of their hosts. Wholesome breakfasts include fresh farm produce and the adventurous can even indulge in ostrich eggs! The Uys-family has its roots in Belgium ( West Flaandere) from where they immigrated to South Africa in 1704 via Northern Germany. Waterkloof is a commercial farm and boasts a wide diversity of agricultural activities commonly found in the area. This unique breed of cattle is resistant to internal and external parasites. The ostriches at Waterkloof are all free-ranging birds in natural surroundings. Guests are invited to accompany Hannes around the farm on a guided tour to experience the mating and breeding of the birds. A visit to the ostrich breeder camp with 325 breeding birds is an exciting experience. Guests have the opportunity to help collect the eggs from the nests under supervision of Hannes or his sons. Hannes’ shadow Josie, the much beloved Boarder Collie, joins you on this journey to show you her unique style and to impress you with her charm. Other farming activities include 1000 hectares of cash crops, mainly comprising Wheat,Barley and Canola (rape seed). Various rare and uncommon birds are also to be observed.