Onbedacht Cottage

Nestled at the base of an amphitheater of mountains within the Camdeboo Conservancy and Great Karoo, lies the historic 1820 Onbedacht farmstead and cottage. The nearest town of Graaff- Reinet, which is the 4th oldest town in South Africa, is situated about 55km away.

 This picturesque working farm comprises of 2500 hectares of unspoilt nature and is home to our own free ranging herd of red Angus cattle. We also have a small flock of both Dorper and Persian sheep, which makes the lamb true Karoo lamb. None of our animals (cattle or sheep) receive growth hormones nor do we administer routine antibiotics. Game is plentiful with sightings of Kudu and Eland.

The isolation and tranquility of the area make it a sought-after place for people looking for rest and relaxation. For those wishing to be active there are hiking trails, mountain biking, bird watching, unique photographic opportunities and an ideal place as a retreat. Due to the nature of our farming operations, there are no restrictions as to where guests can explore.

Owners Geoff and Tanya Kroon have worked tirelessly over the years, to renovate the farm buildings and facilities restoring them to their former glory. The district is rich in history as is the town of Graaff-Reinet which makes it a great place to explore days gone by. Recordings show that the Anglo-Boer War Boer commander, Gideon Scheepers fled from the British using a trail through the mountains of Onbedacht whilst being followed by several British soldiers on horseback.