Oudrif
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| Rooms: | 5: All twin/double with en-suite shower. |
| Price: | R700 - R750 pp sharing, including all meals and drinks.
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| Meals: | 3 meals a day and all drinks (wine, beer, soft drinks) included. |
| Directions: | Enquire on booking. |
Clanwilliam, Cederberg, Western Cape
Tel: (0)27-482-2397
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Fifty kilometres of fabulous sandstone formations, dams and flower-covered passes lead you deep into the Cederberg Mountains and eventually to Oudrif, the perfect hideaway-getaway on the banks of the clear, clean, cool Doring River. I was met by my hosts Bill and Jeanine, who provided me with iced tea, before escorting me to my environmentally-friendly lodge where walls and roofs are straw bales and power is solar and views spectacular.....
.... Bill and Jeanine met whilst Jeanine was working as a goatherd (absolutely true) and their shared passion for wildlife is palpable. Together they’re a veritable encyclopaedia of life in the wild from eco building to bird rescues to taming their half-Siamese, half-wild pet cat Barry and bottle-feeding their pet sheep Bo. My room was light-filled, with sofas to snooze on, but it was a hot day, so I donned my trunks and ran to the river for a dip. The main house is the meeting point, library and supper room and I was quickly introduced to the other guests. Oudrif holds ten at full capacity, with a rare atmosphere whereby guests know they are sharing a unique experience, so evenings around the communal table can be very entertaining. After a laughter-filled evening and too much home-made bread (both Bill and Jeanine are master bakers), I headed off to bed. Well, in fact… eschewing the comforts of a lovely king-size double bed, I actually decided to sleep outside under an amazing starlit sky. This is a truly special spot. Guided excursions also included.
