Recreation
Swimming in and picnics next to the Witte river natural pools: both on the property (guests have access to 5km of the Witte River, exclusively owned by Bastiaanskloof) as well as the pools higher up the pass at Eerste Tol and Tweede Tol, which are part of the Limietberg Nature Conservancy.
Hiking trails – both on the property and on neighbouring Limietberg Nature Conservancy. Please note that permits are required for their hikes. Please contact Cape Nature Conservation or the Wellington Tourist Bureau regarding this prior to your arrival – contact details can be found on the Cape Nature website (link above).
Wine routes:
- Wellington
- Paarl
- Worcester
- Breedekloof
- Tulbagh
Brown Trout Fishing on the Witte River – Cape Piscatorial Society
Farmers Markets: Things I love Deli in Church Street, Tulbagh hosts a Farmer’s market on the last Saturday of every month. Tulbagh is a 20 minute drive from Bastiaanskloof.
Birding: For bird enthusiasts, Bastiaanskloof hosts over 140 species for your viewing pleasure! Several fynbos endemics are found on the property. These include the Cape Rock-jumper, Victorin’s Warbler, Orange Breasted Sunbird, Cape Sugarbird, Protea Seedeater and the Cape Siskin. A full birding report on the bird species on the property has been conducted and is available to guests only.
Arts/Culture in the surrounding towns of Wellington, Tulbagh, Ceres and Worcester.
Experiencing Western Cape fynbos and fauna at its most pristine.