Mazes & Labyrinth
Wild Life in the Maze: |
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| Don't be surprised to meet Reynaert the Fox; Winnie and Vinnie the Heirs; Sampie Otter; Rashid Turkey; Speedy Turtoise and other four- and two-footers in the Klaas Voogds Maze. The permanent Maze population is absolute harmless. Crushed peach pips on the paths, however, keep snakes away. Next to the abundance of bird life this ‘Wild Life’ provides an extra dimension to the personal experience in the Maze. It all depends on the mood of our ‘domestics’ whether you meet them or not. | ||
Testimonials: |
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"We consider our visit to Soekershof as our most
memorable in the Western Cape and really enjoyed
every minute."Fraundorfer family, J'burg."...Believe me, it is pure magic that awaits you. Through the finger-maze, the ghost of Malherbe, past the guardian angel ... amazed by the beauty and completely absorbed into the legendary world of Klaas Voogds..." Johanetta du Plessis, Malmesbury (SA)."The most interesting botanical tour I have ever made. I was mostly impressed to observe the lore and the passion of Herman & Yvonne growing all over this garden." Daniel Lebel, (botanist), New Brunswick in Canada"The history of the entire world comes alive with the sparkling stories." Elke & Dieter & Lisa Losskarn, Houtbay (SA)"We had fun!!!" Jessa Preston and Linda Beatty, Baltimore ( USA )"A Scotsman (Jimmy) and an Irishman (Roy) one fine day stumbled accross this Paradise called Soekershof with an open mind and walked away with something they will always remember." Jimmy & Roy. Edinbury (Scotland)"What an amazing place!. It was a real privilege to share such a garden, which is a real vision of the future." Elaine & Ken Marsey, Guildford, ( UK )"Vandaag het ek een stukkie Hemel geniet. Baie dankie." Hendrika Mouton, Mosselbay (SA) |
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Uncovering the secrets of a Dutchman and a German and some more local folklore
The Klaas Voogds Maze is one of its kind because of its size (net surface: 13,870 m2) and its unusual lay-out. It has no central point but rather several resting areas each with an object that towers above the hedges as an orientating beacon. These beacons also serve as depictions of mystery and fantasy as live stories unfold during your maze stroll.
Discover stories in English and Afrikaans or seek out the curious objects that invite you to make up your own story. Even the entrance of the Maze is a classical 5-circuit labyrinth of cacti.
Several hedges are kept low for visibility and ease of navigation. A typical maze quest will last one hour, but some visitors purposefully want to "get lost" and stay forever...
Guests are then offered a refreshment plus some more surprises at the Visitors Centre followed by a comprehensive tour in the succulent gardens and ‘free range walking’ in the Philosophers Garden and other hideaways.
Visitors are invited to bring their own picnics. We do, however organise a fresh Dutch Picnic for visitors who pre-book.
You leave Soekershof with a smile in your heart and a memento in your pocket.
Getting lost in Robertson: Klaas Voogds Maze (2001; 13,870 m2), Butterfly Maze (2003), Classical 5-circuit cactus Labyrinth (2002)
"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." - John Muir