About

The Lammergeier Highlands Reserve accommodation and adventure trails are situated near the south-eastern part of the Drakensberg, commonly known as the Witteberg. We are situated between Lady Grey and Barkly East in the Eastern Cape and cover an area of some 25000 hectares. Ranging in altitude from 1500m, our lowest riverbed, to 2750m, which is the highest mountain peak on the reserve called Snowdon, with spectacular views from the mountain peaks and in the valley gorges.

The reserve offers something for everyone: stalk wild trout, the Karringmelkspruit affords plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sparkling waters – some 13 km of pristine wild trout waters. Embark on an expedition that run through kloofs, river crossings, up on the plateaus and up onto mountain ridges with beautiful scenery, our hiking trails are GPS orientated. In summer we wait for the rains, so that the long waited river tubing ‘games’ can begin. Come make a name for yourself with the Annual McNab Competition. Test your machine on our 4x4 routes or test yourself on our adventure racing trails. Hide out and watch, we regularly see sightings of the Lammergeier, Cape Vulture and Black Eagle as well as many other bird varieties too numerous to mention.

A longstanding policy of biodynamic farming has been followed, where a concerted effort to minimise the use of pesticides and herbicides are used, which has increased the bird and wildlife dramatically. The Isted family has been awarded multiple conservation awards among these the Prestigious Grasslands Society of South Africa “Conservation Farmer of the Year“ Award . The farming enterprise specialises in producing high quality grass fed, free range beef.

Rooms

Avairy Cottage - Ossa

Sleeps: 2     Extra sleep: 2

Avairy Cottage adjoins Ossa Guest House and is the perfect mountain retreat for couples or a family with small children. Avery can accommodate 2 adults sharing and 2 children.

Mtombo Camp Site

Sleeps: 2     Extra sleep: 0

Mtombo Stables is a old style stone barn building with 3 rooms, a common ablution and outside braai area which can cater for campers or 4x4 self contained individuals.

Ossa Country Guest House

Sleeps: 2     Extra sleep: 0

Ossa Guest House is situated in the original farm house and is the perfect B&B accommodation for an overnight stop. Ossa Guest house can accommodate up to 6 adults sharing.

Tempe Heights Chalet

Sleeps: 2     Extra sleep: 0

TEMPE HEIGHTS CHALET - Tempe Heights Chalet is situated perfectly to take full advantage of the spectacular mountain views. This accommodation suits those who are looking for a home away from home and can accommodate up to 6 Adults Sharing.

Woodlands Cottage

Sleeps: 2     Extra sleep: 2

WOODLANDS COTTAGE - Woodlands Is our quaint river cottage. Woodlands is the perfect private hideaway for couples and small families. A very popular option with trout fishermen. Woodlands Cottage can accommodate up to 4 Adults sharing and 2 children.

Booking policy

Check in time:   15:00
Check out time: 10:00

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