About Rietfontein Ostrich Palace
The Potgieter family established Rietfontein Ostrich Farm in 1879 and today the fifth generation of Potgieters farm the giant birds among the dramatic Red Stone Hills. Rietfontein is the oldest established ostrich farm in the world.
Kobus and Elmaré Potgieter welcome visitors to Rietfontein with its ornate Ostrich Palace built in 1909 for Kobus’s great grandmother.
Accommodation
Accommodation is available in beautifully restored cottages, tastefully furnished, all with en suite bathrooms.
Ostrich Palace:
Part of the main house, furnished with a King size bed and has an ensuite bathroom with both bath and shower.
Emma:
Furnished with a King size bed (or twin beds) and has an ensuite bathroom with both bath and shower.
Hoepoe 1:
Furnished with a King size bed (or twin beds) and has an ensuite bathroom with both bath and shower. Interleads with Hoepoe 2.
Hoepoe 2:
Furnished with twin bed and has an ensuite bathroom with a shower. Interleads with Hoepoe 1.
Ostrich Nest 1:
Furnished with a Queen bed and has an ensuite bathroom with both bath and shower. Ostrich 1, 2 and 3 share a communal lounge with fireplace.
Ostrich Nest 2:
Furnished with a King bed (or twin beds) and has an ensuite bathroom with both bath and shower. Ostrich 1, 2 and 3 share a communal lounge with fireplace.
Ostrich Nest 3:
Furnished with a King bed (or twin beds) and has an ensuite bathroom with both bath and shower. Ostrich 1, 2 and 3 share a communal lounge with fireplace. This room has a private entrance.
Facilities:
• Swimming pool - outdoors, not heated
• Wheelchair friendly
• Free Wi-Fi
• Secure, free parking
• Wedding and conference facilities
• Laundry service
• Beautiful garden to relax and absorb the quiet Karoo sounds
Breakfast & Dining
Breakfast is served in the old barn and dinner is available on request.
Activities and Attractions
Ostrich Farm Rietfontein offers ostrich tours and a curio shop specialising in ostrich products and local handcrafts. There is plenty to do in the vicinity; it is an easy drive to the famous Cango Caves, also nearby is the Swartberg Pass to the pretty town of Prince Albert, with its breathtaking views. The Garden Route on the Indian Ocean coast is just over the mountains via the spectacular Outeniqua Pass or Robinson Pass.
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