Teddington Adventure Farm is dominated by the imposing Mt. Macdonald (2283m) to the east and the pristine Umzimvubu River forms the boundary to the west. The farm is 1400 ha and offers some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the region. AccommodationThere are two self-catering cottages, both unique in their own way. Little Stream A quaint cottage set below the farmhouse with peaceful views overlooking the farmlands below and the mountain above. This cottage is named after the stream trickling along under the willow trees at the bottom of the front lawn. The cottage has 3 bedrooms with double or queen sized beds and a recess with a single bed. One bedroom has an additional 3 single beds. This cottage can sleep ten persons. Two full bathrooms are provided one with a shower and a kitchen/dinning room and separate lounge with fireplace. The kitchen has an old coal fired stove which keeps the cottage cosy during the cold winter. An outside braai and a carport are provided. Little Stream is pet friendly (dogs only). Rock House Cottage Positioned in the shadow of Mt. Macdonald, provides spectacular 360-degree views of the surrounding Drakenberg Mountains. This cottage is named after the huge sandstone rock next door. Rock House has one double bedroom and another bedroom with two single beds. This cottage can sleep six persons if the sleeper couch in the lounge is used. One full bathroom is provided and an open plan kitchen/ dinning room and lounge, with fireplace, leads out onto a spacious veranda. This is the ideal place to savour the views and to have meals or sundowners. The veranda is complete with patio furniture, braai facility and a hot shower with a view. Rock House has no electricity supply, all appliances and lights work on LP gas. The absence of electric lights in the vicinity makes this an ideal venue for Star Gazers. Rock House is a wild and lonely place suited to those who enjoy peace and solitude without sacrificing comfort. Time spent at “Rock House” is not punctuated by watches but rather by the harsh bark of the baboons in the cliffs above during the day and the howl of the prowling jackal at night. DistancesDistances from the major South African centres are as follows: • Johannesburg: 675 km • Durban: 285 km • Cape Town: 1450km Activities available on farm• Hiking - 1400 ha. Mt. Macdonald - 2283 m • Fly-fishing - 2ha lake and 6 km river. • Game viewing. • Mountain biking - farm tracks and dirt road network. • Bird watching - bird list available – over 80 recorded species. • Vulture restaurant. • Camping - rustic site on the banks of the river. • Hunting - Reedbuck and Blesbok walk and stalk. • 4X4, Quad, Motorbike trails. Bikes are not available for hire. • Working farm - seasonal farming activities. • Tubing on the river. Tubes available for hire. • Reflexology treatments. A holistic treatment involving the massage of the pressure points on the feet. Facilities available on farm• Self-catering cottages. • Camp / picnic site with thatched boma, braai facilities and field toilet. • Farm butchery offering quality lamb to order in season. • Full cold room and meat processing facility for hunters. • TV in the boma at the farmhouse. For DSTV bring your own smart card. • Cell phone - MTN network coverage only. Activities and AttractionsThe Mt. Macdonald region of the farm is perfect for hiking with scenic half and full day routes to explore. Situated half way up the mountain on the Macdonald plateaux is a dam “Loch Macdonald”, which has been stocked with rainbow trout and provides a most spectacular and secluded fly-fishing venue. The mountain is home to numerous wildlife including a herd of Blesbok, family groups of Mountain Reedbuck, Grey Rhebok, Zebra and smaller species such as Baboon, Black Backed Jackal and Lynx. You could also be lucky enough to spot the extremely rare and protected Oribi. Birds often spotted include the Cape Vulture, Black Eagle and Lammergeyer. The view from the top of Mt. Macdonald is truly breath taking and well worth the hike. As one descends the mountain the terrain becomes gentler towards the Umzimvubu River (“River of the Hippopotamus” in the local Xhosa language). You are close to the source of this pristine river and the chilled water is home to the Cape Clawless Otter, which can sometimes be seen munching crabs or chasing shy river trout. These trout provide a challenge for fly fisherman, as they are difficult to catch in their natural habitat. Kingston Camp on the banks of the river overlooks a small beach and a long, deep pool. This is the ideal venue for a swim and a braai and is also available for those who enjoy camping out under the stars. For adventure, tubing over the rapids after a summer thunderstorm will get the adrenaline going. Down stream the river flows lazily into a floodplain where a natural wetland occurs. This wetland, fed by “Little Stream”, is the natural habitat of various wetland birds, ducks and geese. The Reedbuck will often be encountered here hiding up in dense thickets of grass and reeds. In winter the majestic Eland are lured down off the high berg by the sweet pasture grasses and maize planted on the farm. A close encounter with these huge antelope leaves one feeling privileged and insignificant. ACCREDITATIONS
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