GPS coordinates: lat: -32.253277 - lng: 24.536463
Ganora Guest Farm
Address:
Off N9, . Graaff-Reinet
Telephone:
+27 (0) 49 841-1302
Fax:
+27 (0) 86 680-0884
Description
Ganora is a sheep farm situated in the foothills of the majestic Snow Berg Range sixty kilometres north of Graaff Reinet in the Karroo Heartland. The farmstead and guest cottages nestle deep in the slopes of a depression carved into the bedrock by ancient rivers in pre-historic times. The surrounding rock formations and rich fossil beds on the farm bear testimony to the events that contributed to the formation of this vast and beautiful land.
Keywords
Weddings, Courses, Dining Area, Guest Cottages, Sheds, Travel Tips, Outbuildings, Research Projects, Sheep Farm, Fossil, Kraal, Folklore, Farmstead, Khoisan Cottage, Wokrshops, Farm Owners, Vegetable Dishes, Farm Museum, Anglo-Boer, Koeksisters, Sheep Shearing Demonstration, Fossil Museum, Snow Berg Range, MelktertCompany description
The original farmstead and outbuildings, dating back to the mid 1700's, have been converted into guest accommodation. The stone packed "kraal" wall that once surrounded the farmyard, today form part of some of the guest cottage interiors, allowing visitors the rare pleasure of interacting with the past.Farm owners Jan-Peet and Hester are involved in a game rehabilitation program. The result is that orphaned game often makes the farm yard their home, allowing visitors the opportunity to make close contact.
The farm museum has an extensive fossil collection, including rare examples found nowhere else in the country. Jan-Peet’s knowledge of Karroo fossils, together with his enthusiasm for the subject make his talks and fossil veld tours hugely popular with young and old. Jan-Peet also works closely with researchers from Wits, Rhodes and NMMU universities.
The farm also boasts various sites with well-preserved rock paintings and engravings. This is Hester’s area of expertise. Her enthusiasm for the subject is affectionate and visitors can look forward to an entertaining and informative talk on the subject, bringing to life 10 000 years of Bushman folklore. Even the Anglo-Boer War features in Ganoras past.
Meal times at Ganora are of special importance. This is down time and visitors can look forward to traditional Karroo cooking, good company, much laughter and stories about the day's events. Regular fare on offer includes Karroo lamb, kudu and other game dishes, bobotie with spiced rice, organically grown vegetable dishes, koeksisters and melktert (milk tart).
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