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Traditional Karoo Hospitality

Accommodation - Mieliefontein Guest Lodge

This vast 12 000-hectare Karoo farm is halfway between Johannesburg and Cape Town in the Hanover district. Here sheep and cattle are raised and guests may tour the farm.

Mieliefontein Main Entrance

Mieliefontein boasts one of the most beautiful, prize-winning gardens in the district.

Gardens at Mieliefontein
Mieliefontein Guest Lodge
Breathtaking parklike gardens 
                                at Mieliefontein

Built in 1964 by owners Ian and Elma Ferreira, the farm house is set in parklike gardens and is decorated with a mix of antique pieces and cottage furniture. Spacious bedrooms are en suite, and one has a private bathroom, with a separate self-contained cottage for families.

Antique Dining Area
Authentic Karoo Cuisine
Mieliefontein Guest Lounge

Enjoy delicious meals, freshly prepared with farm produce, sunset walks, horse riding, birding and a hippo drive. No credit cards. No pets. Children welcome.

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