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Accommodation I Self-catering cottages in the Cedarberg Mountains I Porterville I Western Cape I South Africa
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Accommodation I Self-catering cottages in the Cedarberg Mountains I Porterville I Western Cape I South Africa |
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  The farm is owned by Gemma & Richard Carlsson, both of whom have a deep appreciation for nature and specifically the indigenous fynbos vegetation of the area. Conservation and restoration of the environment is of paramount importance to us, and to date we have cleared 80 hectares of alien invasive plant species (predominantly pine and wattle). This is an ongoing project. One of the farm's business activities involves growing and selling proteas. Another, more recent venture, is the development of a nursery for indigenous plant species. See our nursery. Please take good care of this precious environment and we hope you enjoy your stay. On Pampoen Fontein Farm, nestled in the heights of the Olifant Riviers mountains at the beginning of the Cedarberg mountain ranges, just two hours drive from Cape Town and 900m above sea level, you will have over 400 hectares of fynbos to yourself. Look down across the Swartland to Table Mountain, 120 kilometres Southeast, as the eagle flies, or West, across the Olifants Rivier Valley to the panoramic Kouebokkeveld range. Walk the mountain paths, climb the peaks, go tandem paragliding, explore by mountain bike or 4x4. Pampoen Fontein Farm is home to many of the 3500 fynbos species found in the area, including the rare apricot coloured Disa, several unusual species of Protea and a wide variety of Erica and Restios. Read more... For bird-watchers, you won't be disappointed as the birdlife is prolific. Read more... Mammals include:
Read more... If you like flying, Porterville is the paragliding and hang gliding Mecca of South Africa and we host the annual SA hanggliding and paragliding championships. Read more... [Back to Top]
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