Wakkerstroom Farm Lodge - Oom Hans Cottage  Verified Listing

Welcome to Wakkerstroom Farm Lodge nestled in the heart of Kwa-Zulu Natal in the sleepy and historical town of Wakkerstroom which has become known world-wide for its extensive range of bird life.

Come and relax on this quaint and peaceful old family farm and soak up the fresh air. Choose from different accommodation options to suite your requirements.

Wakkerstroom Farm Lodge is situated on Farm Saxony, 6km from Wakkerstroom on the South-Eastern Highveld, approximately 250 – 300 kilometers (3 hours) from Johannesburg and Pretoria. Wakkerstroom is a world renowned wetland area, well known for its endemic bird species such as Rudd’s and Botha’s Larks.

Other specialties to be found in the vast grassland include all three Crane species, Ground Woodpecker, Bald Ibis and Blue Korhaan.
The cold winter evenings are spent indoors around the open fire or anthracite stoves. Winter days in Wakkerstroom are crisp but sunny. Summer days seldom reach 27 degrees and offer long luxurious outdoor hours and the best opportunities for observing birds.

Oom Hans’ Cottage offers comfortable self-catering accommodation in a 2-bedroom cottage situated on a farm where guests can enjoy beautiful panoramic views from the front door. The cottage is 500 m from the farm house, and the farm itself is 6 km outside the town of Wakkerstroom.

There is no electricity in Oom Hans’ Cottage, although it is equipped with a gas geyser, a fridge and stove tops, and paraffin lamps. The cottage comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 with a double bed and the other with 2 bunk beds, accommodating up to 6 guests in total. The cottage also comprises a lounge and a kitchen.