Swartberg Homestead is an 180 year-old original colonial farmstead that’s surrounded by 125 hectares of personal space, with traversing rights across the entire 2000 hectare reserve. So in essence, we personally own one twelfth of the estate, where abundant wildlife roams freely. There are endangered Cape Mountain zebra and rare sable antelope plus a myriad other antelope from eland, gemsbok and kudu to waterbuck, nyala, lechwe and reedbuck.

The reserve is fenced for the safety of wildlife and residents, but individual properties are open to game. This is a magical place for children to safely roam free, ride mountain bikes, go fishing, explore the nearby waterfall and ancient rock art. There are views as far as you can see, wander a few steps further for a dip in the pool, all the while surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. Here your worries are forgotten faster than a zebra kick. It’s absolute nirvana for nature lovers and the epitome of a wildly beautiful lifestyle.