Only 3 hours drive from Cape Town on an equally picturesque stretch of road well worth travelling for its own sake...Zoutpan farm accommodation is rich in hospitality, caring and great old-fashioned value. It is also exceptionally well-situated to be the central point to your adventure into the garden route.

This three hundred year old guest farm situated in the area that offers the largest number of endemic birds and fynbos species, is minutes from some of the best whale-watching sites on the whale route.

At Zoutpan Struishuis Guest Farm and Centre for Well-being and Self-development, you will experience the true rural culture with its hearty, relaxing farm atmosphere, invigorating fresh country air, wide-open spaces, and a unique approach to de-stressing and teambuilding.

Fresh meals are available.

Also included are:

• Charming stylishly decorated High Ceiling Thatched Cape Dutch buildings  
• Sparkling clear rock swimming pool
• Outdoor entertainment area with barbecue facilities.
• One luxury self-catering unit 
• Two luxury loft units, each with its own balcony and spectacular views
• Two two-bedroomed units (sleeping four per unit) and two one-bedroomed units (sleeping two per unit), each with their own bathroom, kitchenette, private entrance and patio.
• All kitchenettes contain kettle, microwave and toaster and are equipped with a coffee station with rusks.  
• A relaxing communal lounge and reading area 
• A conference facility for groups of up to twenty people 
• Fax facilities
• The option of self-catering or being spoilt with honest hospitality and delectable food - where you can expect anything from light to true traditional South African cuisine , made from the superb fresh produce of the district 
• Safe parking
• A shuttle service to and from George Airport (by arrangement).
• Car hire (by arrangement)
• We have a massage room and Indian head and body massages can be organised for you (by prior arrangement) by well qualified and certified practitioners.
• An Honesty Bar (by arrangement)
• We will prior book any tours, meals at restaurants or neighbouring activities you request

Apart from the wide open vistas and breath-taking sunsets, Zoutpan boasts some of the finest examples of the unique collection of about 6,800 species of Cape fynbos (Cape Floral Kingdom) that grow only in this area of South Africa, plus approximately 150 different species of birds and endemic thatching reed that is an alternate source of income for the farm.

Whether travelling on business or for pleasure our facility will suit your requirements.

At Zoutpan Struishuis Guest Farm you will experience the warm Afrikaner hospitality of Engela and Bertie Horn in their stylishly decorated Cape Dutch apartment units. If you choose to dine 'at home', you will also experience 'boerekos' at its best.

You can participate in the normal farm activities, like the collection of ostrich eggs, milking of cows and feeding of orphaned lambs or horseriding. You will also find 1000 ostriches at any time on the farm, 180 birds of which will be breeding.

Although ostriches are generally thought of for primarily providing decorative feathers, Zoutpan Struishuis Guest Farm also provides leather and meat for the export market while there is great demand for the eggshells for artistic purposes. The leather is prized for its distinctive appearance, suppleness and durability, while the feathers are used in the fashion industry and in high-tech industries because of their ability to attract dust - this magnet-like attribute makes ostrich feathers a "must" in keeping computer rooms dust free, and in the automotive industry, preparing cars for the painting process.

Let Engela introduce you to the Arabian horses. Breeding Arabians is another of the programmes on the farm and the elegant, proud horses seen on the farm werf will delight your senses. Take a visit to the salt pans, after which the farm is named and cast your eyes over the array of wild geese and other water fowl which tend to congregate here.

If this is not to your liking, you can relax in the beautiful communal lounge and reading area, explore the area by enjoying walking trails in the fynbos, do some bird watching, or take scenic sundowner drives, watching the African Sunset while sipping on sundowners at the lovely rock-pool, and enjoying a magical evening around an open log-fire.

Guest House (supply Dinner - by arrangement):
Self-catering:
Bed & Breakfast:
Conference Facilities Available:
Swimming Pool:
Children Allowed
Telephones: On premises
Coffee Stations with homemade rusks in all units and in lounge/dining area
Honesty Bar available
No of Rooms:	6 Two-bedroom units: 2 One-bedrooms units: 2