Hakuna Matata Game Farm

ABOUT US

Hakuna Matata Game Farm is situated about 10km north – west from Great Brakriver in on the Fragrance Route in the Western Cape. This town is halfway between George and Mossel Bay on the N2.

From Great Brakriver take the road that leads to Friemersheime, of which 2km is a gravel road, and experience the beautiful scenery that consists of dairy farms and views of the Outeniqua Mountains.

Stripped of any extravagance, Hakuna Matata is in the heart of the rural area, nestled between green fields and hills. Exclusive, private beween cattle, buffalo and a lion’s roar.

Enjoy a sundowner, overlooking the dam in front of the chalets. There are Bass in the dam for the fly-fisherman. For the birdwatcher there is a variety of birds like the Knysna and Bush Loerie and Fish Eagle. The farm is home to disease free buffalo, pure Bontebok herd and a variety of buck. You can meet Jabo, Kolletjies and Timone – the three hand raised lions. They are in captivity and have a beautiful view of the farm and chalets.

In summer time, one of the hosts can walk you to them with a flask of coffee and rusks to watch the sunrise from their camp. Their roar is a delight for the entire neighbourhood.

Guests are encouraged to recycle. There are bins provided and at the farmhouse is a compost heap for the degradable waste.

SERVICES

Farm Units

There are three self-catering chalets with shared under-roof braai facilities. Each chalet sleeps four persons. They are fully furnished, well equipped and away from the noise and rush of the city. If you are a nature lover, it is just the place to recharge. No TV / radio, cell phone coverage is limited. This allows you a full and holistic rest.

• Unit 1: Sleeps 4 (One bedroom)

Unit 1 overlooks the dam from the bedroom and lounge and has one bedroom with a double bed and one sleeper couch in the lounge. The en-suite bathroom has a shower only. This unit has an open plan lounge and kitchen that is fully equipped with gas stove, microwave and fridge.

• Unit 2: Sleeps 4 (Two bedrooms)

Unit 2 has a main bedroom with with one Queen size bed and a second bedroom with two single beds. The en-suite bathroom has a shower only. This unit has an open plan lounge and kitchen that is fully equipped with a gas stove, microwave and fridge.

• Unit 3: Sleeps 5-6 (Two bedrooms)

Main bedroom with double bed. Second bedroom, twin King or 3 single (Configurable). Separate Bathroom (Shower Only) Main Bedroom – En-suite bathroom (shower only) Open plan lounge / kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped with gas stove, microwave and fridge.

Beach House: 

This beach house is situated near Glentana about 6 km form Great Brakrivier. This double story house, of which the bottom floor has been reserved for bookings, is located 40m from the beach and has its own entrance and parking is only available for 2 vehicles or 1 vehicle with a trailer.

• Beach House: Sleeps 6 – 8 (Three bedrooms)

The main bedroom has One Queen Bed. Bathroom with bath. The second bedroom has One Double, One Single bed, bathroom with shower. The third bedroom is located outside the house and contains a bunker and two single beds with separate toilet and shower (very popular amongst teenagers) The open plan lounge / kitchen is equipped with an inside braai and deck. In addition the kitchen is fully equipped with two plate stove, microwave and fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Outside there is space available for parking.

• Minimum stay
• In Season: 8 nights
• Out of Season: 3 nights

Things to do:

Hakuna Matata is not open for day visitors and is exclusive for the guests that stay overnight. Therefore you can relax in a tranquil atmosphere and is an ideal base from which to explore the many attractions of the Garden Route. You can also sit back and relax with nice reading material, enjoy a board-game or two, or make use of our onsite activities which include game drives, massages, braaing, cycling (bicycles not provided) and bass fishing.

Nearby Attractions:

The Garden Route offers ample activities to keep young and old entertained. The activities listed below are but a few available in the area. The activities include:

• Just 10 minutes drive to the Great Brakriver the beach and lagoon are excellent swimming places for young children. Canoeing on the river is well known.
• The town (Great Brakriver) was the first town, even before George, Mossel Bay or Oudsthoorn to get electricity in 1924. You can visit the river museum and go for a tour of the Hydro-Electric station at the Wolwedansdam that was completed in 1989.
• For the art lover we have various Galleries in the area
• Do not forget to visit the Bolton’s shoe factory (1917) for your shoes and leather handbags and the historical buildings life the Belhambra house (1880) and the Searle’s graveyard.
• Where do you get a town with organic farming in the middle of the town with horse and yesterday’s farming tools. Visit the oldest Peppertree in South Africa.
• Don’t miss the Trader’s auction and Uitspan market every last Saturday of the month.
• You can complete the beach walk to the ship wreck at Glentana (about 3 hours at low tide), play golf at Dolphins Creek golf course in town or eat your heart out at the several restaurants.
• The Cango Caves and Karoo attractions e.g. Ostrich farms and Swartberg Pass make wonderful day trips.