One of the self-catering cottages The famous "swemgat" (river pool)A four-legged visitor on the stoep!One of the thatch-roofed cottages

Boskloofswemgat Self-catering Farm Accommodation • Clanwilliam

Self-catering Cottages on a farm in the Cederberg, near Clanwilliam in the Western Cape South Africa.

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THE FARM - EXPERIENCE & ACTIVITIES

The farm Boskloofswemgat is situated in the Boskloof Valley, a magnificent unspoiled area, bordering on the Cederberg Wilderness Area . The Jan Dissels river flows through the valley and the farm was named for a favourite river pool or "swemgat".
The accommodation is set along the river banks and guests can enjoy swimming and fishing in the clear, unpolluted river.
Other activities include mountain biking and hiking, on farm roads or longer hikes - the start of the Krakadouw Trail being near here. You can also do the rewarding hike to "Die Toring", a nearby peak - about 4 hours there and back.
In Spring the valley turns into a spectacle of riotous colour when wild flowers carpet the landscape as far as the eye can see.

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Entrance to the farm. The "swemgat" that the farm was name after. The river pool in the early light of morning. Fantastical forms of the Cederberg rocks.

Birds and wild life abound in the mostly organically farmed valley.
The plaintive call of the Fish Eagle is often heard and small game spotted, like Klipspringers, Steenbokkies and Dassies.
There are horses on the farm and sometimes cattle. Stables are planned for the future, to enable people to bring their horses with on holiday!  

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A young visitor meets one of the horses! Out riding in the Cederberg. Fun on the river. Horses and riders enjoying a swim.

Bring your loved ones and spend quality time in this tranquil spot.
If you are feeling more adventures or active, you can explore the Cederberg, the coast at Lambert's Bay, Wupperthal, Namaqualand and Clanwilliam from here.
But chances are very good that you may never feel like leaving the quiet haven of your cottage for anything more than a swim in the river or a leisurely walk!