Old Mill Drift Guest Farm, Camping Site near Clarens

Description

Old Mill Drift Guest Farm is a pet friendly, family friendly mountain getaway situated 27km from Clarens. With more than 14km's river frontage and nestled in the Maluti Mountains, the scenery is nothing short of spectacular.

The farm's picturesque landscape is enclosed in parts by forest and saturated with three natural springs which form various natural pools, three dams, small waterfalls (summer season only). Perfectly suited for couples, families and groups of friends who want to get away from it all. The accommodation comprises of four Chalets, two Lodges, two Wendy Houses, one Student Diggs, five large campsites, and campsites with no electricity. Facilities include self-catering units all with fire-places (except for student diggs), verandah's with views each with own braai area and fire-pit, picnic spots, Pet Friendly and limited free Wi-Fi.

On-site activities include trails of many types like Hiking, 4x4 trails (and training course), MTB, adventure biking, enduro biking adventure running and horse-riding (own mounts). Other activities include fishing, birding, guided walks, swimming in dams and river, river-tubing, dinosaur site, star, gazing and many more.

Remote site deep in the stunningly scenic Maluti mountains. Huge site with off-roading trails, hiking paths and river for fishing. Top spot for stargazing, with clear night skies

Want to spend your holidays having a few thrilling adventures? Adrenaline junkies and explorers should make like a river and run to Old Mill Drift Guest Farm, a family- and pet-friendly site in the Maluti mountains, half an hour's drive from the small towns of Clarens and Fouriesburg in the Free State region of Central South Africa.

There's plenty to do within the 666 hectares of land attached to Old Mill Drift: get your adrenaline pumping on the 4x4 obstacle course or with some off roading, explore the Maluti mountains on foot, bike or horseback, or go tubing or fishing on the Caledon river, which follows the edge of the site along the border with Lesotho.

There's another very exciting accommodation option for campers, especially with off-road trailers and caravans: You can camp anywhere you like on this farm!

Types of accommodation:

Campsites with water and electricity - 5
Campsites anywhere on farm, without electricity - 30
Chalets 5
4x4 lodge - 2
Wendy houses - 2
Guard house
Exclusive backpackers

Facilities described:

Large braai with grid
Fire pit
Electrical hook-up (two plug points)
Dustbin
ABLUTION FACILITIES MENS: 2 x showers, 2 x toilets. LADIES: Shower, bath with basin and toilet.
There is a wash-up facility (with hot water) with two basins and a tap
Grass covered campsites

Shared ablutionChalets or other accommodationPets allowedWheelchair friendlyElectrical outletsGrass covered sitesBraai standsWater at campsiteSome shaded sitesHot showersLaundry roomTent friendlyCaravan friendlyMotorhome friendlyWifi availableGravel road access

Activities:

FishingMountain BikingRiver raftingHiking day trails4X4 routesRock climbingBird watching

River tubing
Star gazing

Campsite Environment:

Between Mountains | Guest Farm | Dog Friendly | Camping Chalets

Campsite is along / part of:
Caledon River Campsites

Old Mill Drift Guest Farm Map, with Directions:

-28.609005191928.454041481

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Latitude: -28.6090051919 Longitude: 28.454041481 WGS-84 Lat: S 28 36.540 WGS-84 Lon: E 28 27.242

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Directions to site:

Drive on the R711 between Clarens and Fouriesburg. At about 17km out of Clarens or Fouriesburg turn East onto S1356. The campsite is about 11km in on the gravel road.
The road is not in a very good condition. So take the correct vehicle or drive slow and enjoy the view. Low sedan vehicles isn't recommended for this road.

Distance to Town:

29km