Nature & Man in unison, this is
Mountain Pastures Private Game Reserve & San Valley Mountain
Retreat. We are striving in conjunction with nature, to return
an agricultural desert to its former natural glory. To do this
we are assisting nature's cycles to start functioning again.
From the tiniest organism to Homo Sapiens,
each has their role to play in a sustainable future. Here
each guest becomes a key player in the protection of ancient
San Rock Art to the repair of nature's wounds,
and the upliftment of our people.
To see the recovery of the more than 4000
plant species, the return of over 40 animal species, the feathered
glory of 130 bird species, uncounted insect species, and the
intricacy of natures cycles would normally suffice.
We are blessed with even more.
We have over 500 ancient San Rock
Art paintings, deeply spiritual, and the remains of the best
of the ancients genes in our local community. Their talents
displayed in products ranging from hardwood furniture, made
from invader plants and windfalls in our adjoining rain forests,
to replicas of Rock Art, quilts and cushions, preserves and
much, much more.
You can enjoy all of the above on our 4x4 vehicles, or on
leisurely hikes in the mountains. Stay in luxury and comfort,
enjoying real South African meals. You have a choice of fully
catered or self catering options.
You can catch a bass, while being watched by our inquisitive
Eland, Zebra, Springbuck or even see our beautiful Blue Crane
raising their young, while the Black Eagles soar overhead.
At night take a trip to see the majestic Buffalo, elusive
Lynx or if you are really fortunate, the scarcely seen, phantom
like mountain Leopard.
What makes us unique, is that we have not created a reserve
for tourists. Join us in the wonder and excitement, as we
form a partnership with nature and people, for a sustainable
future.
You can become a key role player, just by visiting us.
A C T I V I T I E S
Game Drives
Join us in our 4X4 vehicle for day or night game drives. Enjoy
incredible
mountain views and a large variety of game and bird species.
San Rock
Art
There are over 500 paintings in overhangs on the reserve.
These can be seen
by taking a trip in a 4X4 or by hiking to the various sites.
San Rock Art Discovery
Join our guide and explore the many valleys on the reserve
to make new discoveries. Take a picnic lunch with you to enjoy
in the open veld.
Fishing
We have five dams available for Black Bass fishing.
Hikes
Join one of our expert guides and choose between a game hike
or a
hike in the mountains.
Mountain Biking
Bring your own bike and come and ride in the mountains.
Hunting
At Mountain Pastures we maintain strict policies when it comes
to hunting.
Please discuss your requirements with us.
Buffalo Bonanza
A combined day and night game drive designed to get the best
possible change of seeing the maximum amount of animals, especially
the Buffalo.
San Africa Associated Tourism
Venture
This custom made package can include from seal and whale watching
(in season) to a visit to the Cango caves.
Fishing Plus
Custom package than can include deep sea fishing, rock &
surf fishing,
light boat fishing and freshwater fishing.
S A N V A L L E Y
San Valley Mountain Retreat is situated
in the Little Karoo near the Garden Route/Lakes District in
the Western Cape, off the south coast of South Africa.
Accommodation is offered in a luxurious mountain chalet built
in Cape Dutch style. It consists of 5 en-suite bedrooms and
can sleep from 1 to 10 guests
in privacy and comfort.
The chalet also offers a huge lounge area,
kitchen and outside braai facilities. Firewood is provided
for the braai.
Facilities are self catering but meals
are available at the neighboring
Mountain Pastures Game Reserve.
All activities offered to the Mountain
Pastures Guests are available at the
rates quoted on the Rates page.
M O U N T A I N P A S T U R E
S
Enjoy the pleasure of relaxing and being
cared for in our beautiful mountain resort. Receive in depth
informative tours of game and San (bushmen) Rock Art. Choose
a leisurely hike through our game breeding area, containing
over 42 species of game. These include Gemsbok, Eland, Zebra,
Blue Wildebeest,
Springbok, Buffalo and many others.
View some of our 130 species of birds, including the rare
Black Eagle.
You can fish for Black Bass in one of five
dams, or even take part
in our adventure programme.
Alternatively you can sleep in our luxurious
chalets, enjoy three delicious meals the traditional South
African way
ACCOMMODATION is offered in chalets consisting
of a lounge, bedroom and bathroom. These are either twin or
double beds. One of the chalets has three extra beds for families.
Extra bedding can be arranged in the standard chalets. Each
chalet has it's own fireplace.
MEALS are served in the main dining room
and no self catering is allowed. Please have a look at the
San Valley Retreat page for our self catering option.
A R T W O R K S H O P S
Five day painting and drawing holiday workshops
offered by well qualified and experienced artist and art teacher
Gail Strever.
Take the opportunity to experience working
in small personal groups in this unique South African setting.
On offer is a wide variety of exciting
visual possibilities to capture from nature.
This workshop provides for daily field
trips which give you the chance to work from life while soaking
in the timeless ambience of the 'Mountain Pastures' and
'San Valley' Estate.
Please see the other leisure activities
on offer by
following the links on this web site.
In the personal tuition you will receive
the formal elements of art will be discussed through the practical
exploration of your own work. Individual style and interests
will be recognised and encouraged. The perceptual, conceptual
and technical aspects of visual representation will be discussed
as an aid to your own development.
Size of groups
Minimum 6 people - Maximum 8 people.
The workshop runs from Monday to Friday.
Daily
field trips
(depending on the weather) from:
8:30 - 12:30
Lunch break
3:00 - 6:00
(In the event of rain, work will be carried
out indoors)
Inclusive in the workshop is an evening
art talk presented by the prominent gallery owner Trent Read
of the Knysna Fine Gallery.
Calendar 2004
January 19 - 23
February 16 -21
March 22 -26
April 19 - 23
June 21 -26
July 19 -24
August 23 -27
September 20 -24
October 18 -22
November 22 -26
Workshop Tuition fees
£20 (Pounds Sterling) per day per
person.
Easels, A2 boards and stools supplied.
No art equipment will be supplied.
Contact Details
Gail Strever e-mail : zimbaranga @ icon.co.za
tel : +27 - 44 - 752 1498
postal : P O Box 167
Uniondale
6060
GUEST BOOK
Post by: Corrie & Cecelia Vorster E-mail:
cecmarcc @ xsinet.co.za
Comments: - (2004-01-23 15:21:12)
Thank you for your wonderful friendship. THE BEST HOLIDY EVER
FOR US. Recomended to anyone that is stress uot to have a
rest and charge your barreries agan.
Post by: The Kruger Zandvlakte E-mail:
sandvlak @ global.co.za
Comments: - (2004-01-15 16:26:35)
You have a magnificent idea working there. You did 'n great
job. Congratulations with all the hard work by two very special
people. May all your dreams come true!
Love,
Piet and Griet
Post by: M.L.Holyer E-mail: sanafrica @
yebo.co.za
Comments: - (2003-05-06 03:53:37)
What a wonderfull experience. Plenty of everything. Sun,scenery,
information, food and last but not least hospitality. It was
a relaxing break, we would have liked to stay longer, but
unfortunately time would not allow this. Our sincere thanks
to everyone.
Post by: Robert Mitchell E-mail: sanafrica
@ yebo.co.za
Comments: - (2003-05-06 03:50:43)
Very beautiful and educational. We felt welcomed and a part
of your family.The San Art experience was most interesting.
I appreciated the attentive service Anthony & Davey provided
- You too Dave. The house accommodation was excellent as well.
We appreciate what you are doing with the farm and animals.
We had a great stay & hope to return.
Robert.
Post by: Tom & Lee E-mail: sanafrica
@ yebo.co.za
Comments: - (2003-05-06 03:46:20)
This was the highlight of our trip. Staff was very attentive
& added to our enjoyment. Game rides were wonderfull.
Plenty of activities to choose from. San Art was incredible.
Tom & Lee
Post by: Midge & Betty Mitchell E-mail:
sanafrica @ yebo.co.za
Comments: - (2003-05-06 03:43:46)
We enjoyed our stay here SO MUCH! Our children made the comment
that the staff took such special care of them. The "education"
that Dave gave them on the Rock Art was tremendous and the
night drive & sundowners were fabulous. Thank you for
it ALL! Keep the home fires burning. We will be back.
Love Midge & Betty Mitchell
Post by: Jason Jones E-mail: sanafrica
@ yebo.co.za
Comments: - (2003-04-23 16:11:21)
This visit to Mountain Pastures was the highlight of my trip
to africa. Dave was fabulous his knowledge and dedication
to true conservation of the land and wildlife was impresive.
The staff was so helpful Anthony & Davey did a great job
as spotters and assistants. Mariette & Johanna were very
considerate and helpful. Japie was a handful & Tim was
fun. Thank you all very much. I will let everyone know this
is one spot they must include in their visit to SA. Sincerely.
Jason Jones USA.
Post by: G.A.Walton E-mail: garth @ iafrica.com
Comments: - (2003-04-23 16:03:04)
We loved everything aboput our stay. The accommodation was
excellent + the catering "corden bleu" standard.
The tour was facinating. The sites were most interesting +
we could have listened to David's lecture for several more
hours.
When you open more sites for viewing please tell us.
Post by: Rita Taylor ( MI , USA ) E-mail:
TopDogVet @ aol.com
Comments: - (2003-03-10 06:37:06)
Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality. That was
the best vacation I have ever had. The facilty was wonderful,
your staff is terrific, the cooking.... best ever and everyone's
hospitality outstanding.
Post by: Sam van den Berg E-mail: sam @
vandenberg.co.za
Comments: - (2003-03-04 15:44:27)
Congratulations with your new Website.
M A P
R A T E S
Mountain Pastures Game Reserve - Rates
& Facilities
Prices subject to change. Please confirm
when booking.
Group discounts are available on request for 4 or more persons
Discounts are also available for children sharing chalets
with parents
All prices include VAT (Sales tax)
Credit Cards are Accepted (A 5% extra charge to cover costs
apply.)
Accommodation
(Single supplement +30%) R250.00 per person sharing
Meals
Breakfast R35.00 pp
Lunch R44.00 pp
Dinner R70.00 pp
Tea or Coffee with snacks R15.50 pp
Meals only (for non guests) Add 20% to prices
Activities: (for Sanvalley
and Mountain Pastures Guests)
Game Drive (Day) R90.50 pp
Game Drive (Night) R100.00 pp
San Rock Art R90.00 pp
Rock Art Discovery Days R120.00 pp
Fishing (tackle supplied) R40.00 pp
Fishing (own tackle) R25.00 pp
Mountain Hike (guided ± 3 hours) R30.50 pp
Game Hike (guided ± 3 hours) R40.00 pp
Mountain Biking - Mountains R28.50 pp
Mountain Biking - Game Area R40.00 pp
Hunting Price on Request
Buffalo Bonanza R150.00 pp
San Africa Tourism Package Price on Request
Fishing Plus Package Price on Request
Conference Facilities Price on Request
San Valley Mountain Retreat
- Rates & Facilities
The retreat is made available to only one
party per booking.
Rates are applied on sliding scale as follows:
Prices subject to change. Please confirm when booking.
All prices include VAT (Sales tax).
Accommodation is offered as self catering.
10 - 9 guests - R1596.00 per day
8 - 7 guests - R1368.00 per day
6 - 5 guests - R1254.00 per day
4 - 3 guests - R1000.00 per day
2 - 1 guests - R752.00 per day
A cleaner is supplied at R50.00 per day, a guide for R50 per
day.
A child minder can be supplied at R50.00 per day.
All activities are available for San Valley
guests at the rates quoted.
Booking is essential.
A tennis court is available to guests and
night light facilities
are available on a pre paid basis.
Metered telephone and Internet facilities
are available. Satellite television, shopping service, laundry
service and bar facilities is available if pre booked.
Conditions
A 20% deposit ensures reservation.
Guests are responsible for their own travel insurance
and all activities are done at their own risk.
Bar, telephone and lights for the tennis courts will charged
as extras.
Right of admission reserved.
All breakages must be settled before departure.
Payment to be settled on arrival.
