Further information about De Kruis

• The homestead is at high elevation, and can experience climatic extremes. Temperatures into the low 40s are occasionally recorded in summer, while most winters bring the chance of seeing snow-capped mountains (and sometimes even snow at the house). The veld explodes with colour and vitality in spring, while autumn brings champagne air and golden light. High winds and heavy rainfall can occur at any time, though this is mostly a dry region.
• Every bedroom and all principal living rooms are equipped with wood stoves for winter (along with extra blankets and hot water bottles for each guest) and air conditioning for summer. The pool is available for use throughout the year, but takes some courage in winter.
• Evening meals can be provided. We have found that these are particularly welcome on the evening of arrival. Our seasonal menus place particular emphasis on local ingredients. Please contact us at least a week before your visit so that adequate arrangements can be made.
• The homestead is accessed via an 8km gravel farm road. Although many of our guests have visited in smaller two-wheel drive cars, a high clearance vehicle is an advantage. Low profile tyres are not encouraged. Assistance and advice will gladly be provided to any guests experiencing uncertainty or difficulty, and arrangements can be made in advance with the guest house manager to escort guests and their luggage up to the homestead in one of the farm’s Land Cruisers.
• Hunting is not permitted at De Kruis.