The Klaas Voogds Experience Klaas Voogds is one of the most wonderful and imaginative areas in South Africa, offering visitors magnificent views, an unsurpassed natural beauty and a pleasant stay in a relaxed cosmopolitan atmosphere. Highlights, besides Soekershof, are:

Imagine Klaas Voogds ( photo : Inez Lenders )

Deer Creek
A couple of years before we started to re-establish Soekershof Fritz, Tilanie and mother (in-law) Ann made their entry in Klaas Voogds by purchasing the fruit farm Middelpunt. And they are making something out of it. The original farmhouse is nicely refurbished into three luxury apartments for up to 15 guests. Tilanie personally creates and serves a wonderful continental breakfast; sometimes assisted by Fritz. Warm welcome concert by three (or four?) faithful German shepherds. Pets are welcome.
http://www.deercreek.co.za

Fraai Uitzicht 1798
Fraai Uitzicht is the much-awarded ‘gem’ amongst the top restaurants in South Africa and we are proud to have all those nice people around. Fraai Uitzicht is also a working farm and the handcrafted Merlot wines find their way to collectors all over the world. Accommodation consists of divers deluxe cottages and … what a View!!! Beautiful gardens, and the personal touch is outstanding.
http://www.fraaiuitzicht.com

Klein Parys
This family owned farmstall is the extension of a modern operated fruit farm along R60 between Klaas Voogds West and East. Klein Parys also serves breakfasts and light (lunch) meals. As for the accommodation in the main house Klein Parys offers value for money.
No website but: +27 (0)23-626 3273

Pat Busch Private Nature Reserve
Is the ‘imperium’ of the Busch family. It consists a.o. of budget friendly self-catering cottages in a beautiful setting in a part of the nature reserve; hiking trails; wine cellar with handcrafted wines; a taxidermy and a game reserve with indigenous game. Pat, Karin, André and Jackie also have conference facilities (up to 40 participants) while the younger generation create handcrafted candles and spoil the guests with aroma therapy.
http://www.patbusch.co.za

Rosendal
Rosendal is a ‘deluxe’ Winery & Wellness Retreat consisting of a four star guesthouse; a restaurant (open from 7.00 AM to 11.00 PM from Tuesdays to Sundays); a winery and a Spa & Wellness Centre. Rosendal is one of the guesthouses in the area which provide their guests with picnic baskets when visiting Soekershof.
http://www.rosendalwinery.co.za

Sheilam
The ‘Little Mexico’ of Klaas Voogds and the rest of South Africa. SHEILAM is the neighboring cactus nursery which was originally founded by Maarten Malherbe (see also The succulent gardens).
Beautiful collection of mature plants in the garden outside and even more, precious, ones inside. Outstanding Haworthia collection. Very cunning staff (from visitors we know that Sophie is the one who knows all the names). SHEILAM exports mainly seeds and is also wholesaler/retailer of plant material for the local (South African) market.
Tel: +27 (0)23 - 626 4133
http://www.sheilam.com

The Olive Garden Cottages
SC/BB appartments and cottages with pool, lapa and braaifacilities. Set in wonderful surroundings with hiking trails and, for the beginning mountaineer: the Kranskop to be conquered (reward: a stunning view with Soekershof as centerpiece). Real Belgian hospitality.
http://www.olivegarden.co.za

(Other) wine cellars in Klaas Voogds:

Bon Courage
Much awarded wine cellar on the borderline of Klaas Voogds. Won the prestigious General Smuts Trofee twice in a row. Father & son Bruwer are the wine makers. And visitors can enjoy a simple but fine lunch in the shade of some trees.

Kranskop
Nakie Smit is regarded as one of the best grape farmers in the Robertson Valley but was much sorrow to see his product flowing into the mainstream of a co-operative wine cellar. Within an extreme short period after the launch of the first wines Kranskop wines are mentioned on many wine lists of top restaurants.

Rietvallei
is globally well known for its superb Muscadel wines but recently also started with other wines. Rietvallei is one of the oldest family-owned wine cellars in the region and it has stayed in the passionate Burger family now for 6 generations. Herman considers the Rietvallei red muscadel as his medicin.

Wine tasting in the Robertson Valley is, unlike that in the Cape Winelands, for free but the cellars are usually closed on Saturday (after 13.00 PM) and Sunday.