Ganora Guest Farm, Camping and Excursions
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Ganora Guest Farm, Camping and Excursions
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Ganora Farm, Nieu-Bethesda, Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape 6286, South Africa
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With a stay at Ganora Guestfarm & Excursions in Nieu-Bethesda, you'll be 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Kitching Fossil Exploration Centre and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Owl House Museum. This country house is within the region of Karoo Nature Reserve and Camdeboo National Park.Show More
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4.6/5Great·Cleanliness: 4.6
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Amenities
Outdoor swimming poolHikingPrivate ParkingFree24-hour front deskLuggage storageBarTennis courtTable tennis roomRestaurantConference room
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Nieu Bethesda Church
(3.8 km)
Landmarks: Charmaine HAINES CERAMICS
(3.8 km)
Landmarks: The Bushman Heritage Museum - Bethesda Arts Centre
(3.8 km)
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Services & Amenities
6
Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom
1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Tea bags
Towels
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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom
1 Queen bed or 2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Tea bags
Mountain view
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6
Three-Bedroom Comfort Cottage
1 King bed and 2 Single bed and 2 Bunk bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Electric fan
Tea bags
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Guest Reviews
4.6/5
Great
25 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.6
- Amenities4.6
- Location4.6
- Service4.6
Average for similar properties in Graaff-Reinet
Guest User
September 30, 2024
Wonderful stay on a beautiful farm. Great hospitality and food. The rooms were clean with white linen. The stay on a working farm with newborn lambs all around you, is really extraordinary. The small detour from the main road is worth tge while.
Johan Z
September 12, 2024
The guest house I stayed at was spacious with modern amenities. Dinner and breakfast was awesome; The owner, Hester was ever present and her staff were attentive to my needs. There is a fascinating fossil display, rock art tours and hiking trails.
SamvdBerg57
September 11, 2024
We recently visited Nieu Bethesda and decided to stay at Ganora Guest Farm, conveniently located just outside town (about 8 km). Ganora is a working Karoo sheep farm but provides guests not only with a typical Karoo Farm experience where one can hike, mountain bike, bird watch stargaze and hand feed new born lambs but also some unique activities not often encountered. One of these is a fossil museum where the host shares his extensive knowledge about the ancient past of the Karoo. There are also guided walks to various of these fossil sites. Another surprise is the guided tour to a Bushman rock art site where the guide will point out some of the culture and beliefs of the Bushmen. Regarding Accommodation - We stayed in the Self catering cottage that was well equipped and comfortable. There is a fireplace in the lounge that served as well in winter as well as a convenient braai on the veranda overlooking the farm and the Karoo scenery. The farm was also the ideal base to visit Nieu Bethesda Town and the Owl House of Helen Martin. We were four adults and decided to extend our stay to two days.
Dream18252709667
September 7, 2024
We camped there 06 September 2024 and can really highly recommend. Ablution facility is great - very clean, big showers with lovely hot water and neat.. Braai grills are available as well as electricity and water. Owners are very friendly and helpful and look after their guests. Will definitely camp there again
Sightseer26901032850
July 2, 2024
When visiting anywhere near Nieu-Bethesda don't hesitate to grab the opportunity to stay at Ganora! What a special place on a working Karoo farm. Hester and JP are wonderful hosts - warm, kind , helpful and both have incredible knowledge of the surrounding area. The rooms are beautifully decorated, comfortable and spotlessly clean. The electric blanket and thick down duvet kept us snugly warm with freezing temperatures outside. The farm has various well marked walks of various distances. The cooked lamb dinner we had as part of a 60th celebration was incredible.... not to even mention the yummy desert. Feeding the baby lambs on our morning of departure was an added bonus for us city slickers. Visiting for only a weekend we had far too little time to explore so much more the farm had to offer! Thank you for the all round incredible visit Ganora!
Guest User
June 30, 2024
Ganora Lodge is in a wonderful location, so unique with so much to do; from walks, fossils, bushman paintings, medicinal walks, the sheer beauty of the surroundings, fantastic food, ambience, hosts are amazingly friendly, go out of their way to help and are so knowledgeable . The rooms are beautifully stylish with original art by the hostess and meticulously clean and comfortable. We will be back for sure ! Ganora is a winner, unbeatable.
Guest User
June 30, 2024
Ganora, a working farm in such a beautiful setting has interesting walks for every ability. Hester and JP are great hosts with a wonderful warm welcome, not the least of which is the beautiful big fire in the converted barn, now a dining room. We had a fascinating talk about life before dinosaurs, all carefully explained by JP, showing us round his incredible fossil collection. The rooms are lovely and imaginatively designed, I wish we could have stayed longer.
Guest User
June 29, 2024
I've visited many times of the years and it's one of my favourite getaways. The accommodation, food and service is excellent. I highly recommend you also do the excursions on offer, especially the fossils and Bushman Rock Art. Thanks Hester, JP and team for your amazing hospitality. Looking forward to my next visit.
Guest User
June 29, 2024
Ganora is your home away from home. No matter what your likes, Ganora has it. Your rooms are beautiful and luxurious, your camping area has all the amenities one needs. Hester, JP and their team do such an amazing job. The museum is filled with amazing items from the farm and there is so much to do.
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–22:00
Check-out: 06:00–10:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Self check-in: Contact the property for instructions on how to obtain the card/keys
To check-in, contact the property 1 day in advance
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots cannot be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Buffet:ZAR 126.79 (approx. US$7.04) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Opened: 1998
- Number of Rooms: 9
With a stay at Ganora Guestfarm & Excursions in Nieu-Bethesda, you'll be 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Kitching Fossil Exploration Centre and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Owl House Museum. This country house is within the region of Karoo Nature Reserve and Camdeboo National Park.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This country house also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the country house's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This country house also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the country house's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Hiking
Private ParkingFree
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Bar
Tennis courtOff-site
Table tennis room
Restaurant
Conference roomAdditional charge
Multi-function room
Childcare service
Wake-up call
Wi-Fi in public areas
Outdoor swimming pool
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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