Riaan Hattingh
As a retrenched IT Manager from Caxton/CTP Limited since June 2024, and while seeking a full-time opportunity, I found the time for indulging in a favourite and long-time hobby, building websites. I am the co-owner of Passionate about Website PTY Ltd, serving clients from Makhado in the north, to Cape Town in the south.
Pet-friendly family accommodation in the Waterberg
Riaan Hattingh explores a gem of a private game reserve getaway in Limpopo offering hot tubs, history tours, hiking, horse riding, game drives, swimming, birdwatching, and star shows for the whole family.
Pet-friendly family accommodation in Gauteng
Escape the daily stresses of life in this peaceful environment embedded in nature, where hiking trails, a picnic spot on the hill and much more are available to guests.
Wine, weddings, and welcoming accommodation in lush Limpopo
This great venue is within easy reach of Gauteng for weddings, conferences, functions, parties and more, and is backed by a couple with years of experience.
A brilliant bushveld break between Bela-Bela and Modimolle
The distinctive touch, diligence, and 24/7 customer care are just a few of the reasons you should visit four-star Tourism Council-graded Pumula Game Farm.
Family accommodation on a small bushveld farm in Limpopo
Not quite ready to say goodbye to holiday mode? Take a break from the weekly rush at RusteVinde, a lovely guest farm just one hour north of Pretoria.
Time to take a deep breath on the slopes of the Magaliesberg
Romantic dinners and picnics on top of the Magaliesberg mountains make Phefumula Country Retreat the ideal getaway for couples.
Dream Lodge: a digital detox destination
Dinner by candlelight and without digital distractions on an off-grid farm makes this North West lodgethe ideal getaway for reconnecting with friends and family.
A Karoo-farm holiday for the family or business traveller
This is the ideal Karoo-farm stopover between the Western Cape and Gauteng, writes Riaan Hattingh.
Find peace and quiet at Littlestone Cottage
At this quaint stone cottage at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains you will be disturbed by nothing more than birdsong.
Peace and tranquillity off the grid on a spectacular farm in the Swartland
Dassenheuwel Farm Stay has the orginal farm homestead for families with all the creature comforts, or the cottages for couples. The choice is yours, writes Riaan Hattingh.
The perfect place to explore ‘big sky country’ near the Gariep Dam
Farmer’s Weekly found the ideal midway stopover between Gauteng and the Western Cape or Eastern Cape if you travel in that direction, says Riaan Hattingh.
Visit a lodge on a game farm in the tranquil Waterberg
You will find pure bliss and tranquillity, as well as excellent game viewing and adventurous hiking, biking, angling and rock climbing at this versatile lodge, writes Riaan Hattingh.
Fishing and birding bliss at Linger Longer near Dullstroom
The Prinsloo family have added five comfortable cottages to their working farm to provide a delightful getaway for city dwellers. Riaan Hattingh paid it a visit, and came away well rested and highly impressed.
Birds, bees and blissful days in the tranquil Vredefort Dome
The Shallow Pig, a family cottage nestling in the Vredefort Dome, offers the perfect place to unwind, says Riaan Hattingh. And if you want a diversion, the nearby town of Parys offers good food and fun activities.
Family fun on a working farm in the Karoo
Whether you love hiking, mountain biking, conquering 4x4 tracks, or simply soaking up the tranquillity and vistas of the vast Karoo, this livestock farm off the N9 near Graaff-Reinet won’t disappoint, says Riaan Hattingh.
Fishing and great sunsets from a boathouse in North West
Seclusion. Quiet. Natural beauty. There’s plenty of all three at The Boathouse on Boskop Dam, a delightful spot where you can relax, do a bit of fishing, canoeing, and birding, and watch gorgeous sunsets from the waterside deck.
A beautiful farm that makes an ideal spot for hunting and fishing
Enjoy the freedom of being the only guests at this farmhouse, just off the N3 en route to Durban, where you can enjoy a variety of actvities, or simply relax and unwind, says Riaan Hattingh.
Pet-friendly glamping and hiking near Broederstroom
B’sorah Luxury Tented Camp, located between the Hartbeespoort Dam and the Magaliesberg, offers a scenic and relaxing weekend break less than an hour from Gauteng for hiking and mountain biking enthusiasts, nature lovers and birders.
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