Western Cape: Rooibos Heritage Route
The Rooibos Heritage Route offers an unique glimpse into the production process of Rooibos tea.
Ensuring the success of your agritourism business
Farmers who start agritourism businesses are entrepreneurs and should acquire good marketing skills.
‘Udderly’ delicious cheese delights visitors
Udder Delight is a Free State farm-style cheesery, where the passion of partners Yvette and Winett Mackenzie results in delicious hand-crafted cheeses and dairy products.
Vintage railway-themed tourism facility
Sandstone Estates is a real gem in the Free State agritourism crown. The estate was established in 1995 on farmland in the eastern Free State, owned by the Wille Family...
Kalahari Water – a riverside oasis in Keimoes
Kalahari Water Resort is nestled on the tranquil banks of the Gariep River and situated near Keimoes in the Northern Cape. This adventure holiday farm offers peace and tranquillity for...
Learning from other tourism operators
The Dyer Island Conservation Trust is a fine example of how an agritourism venture can thrive.
Retired farmer delves into Kei River’s rock art history
Fascination with South Africa’s rock art heritage has drawn Victor Biggs to more than 2 000 sites over the past 60 years. Amongst this number, three sites, all in the...
How to set up an agritourism venture
A farmer looking to set up an agritourism operation should think carefully about how to attract visitors to the farm – and keep them coming back.
Agritourism: what to offer and how to maximise income
There are numerous agritourism ideas out there – and many ways of generating income from visitors.
The role of hunting in conservation
Jacques van der Westhuizen and Marius Fuls manage a 22 000ha hunting concession and game reserve in Limpopo. According to Jacques, hunters have a responsibility to maintain the ecological balance....
A trip down the Nqabara River valley
The Nqabara River mouth on the Wild Coast boasts exceptional fishing and unique natural beauty. In addition, the Nqabara River valley’s route to the coast also presents a rewarding glimpse...
Rietfontein Boerdery: farm, hiking trails & wedding venue
Cattle and maize farmers Maurice and Celestè Leonard have established hiking trails, a wedding venue and accommodation on their Gauteng farm. They spoke to Gerhard Uys.
