Activities
Farm Picnics
Our farm has a lovely picnic spot for our guests to enjoy. This beautifully peaceful, secluded spot is located next to a stream; the perfect way to unwind and enjoy the natural beauty. Speak to us for more information.
Wakkerstroom Events
Our town hosts a variety of events and festivals:
- Wakkerstroom Music Festival (Classical Music) ;
- Vleifees
- Art Ramble:
- Different markets, e.g. Heritage Market, Christmas market, Fresh Produce Market.
- Annual Mountain Race: Half Marathon and 14km trail run
- Annual Mountain Bike Race over two days (stage race)
Birding
A remarkable bird list of over 400 species has been recorded in the Wakkerstroom area, making it one of the premier birding destinations in South Africa. You can expect to encounter specials like the Crowned Crane, Marsh Owl, Grass Owl, White-winged Flufftail, Rudd’s Lark, Botha’s Lark, Ground Woodpecker, Southern Bald Ibis, Blue Korhaan, Yellow-breasted Pipit, Short-tailed Pipit, and the unmistakable Secretarybird.
During the summer months, northern migrants arrive in full chorus—filling the skies with calls that thrill both beginner and seasoned birders. It’s the ideal time to explore the Wakkerstroom birding page to plan your birding excursions in more detail.
To make the most of your time in the field, we recommend booking a local bird guide in advance—especially during peak season when Wakkerstroom welcomes birders from across the globe. And don’t forget to bring along your Wakkerstroom Birding Checklist to keep track of your sightings and lifers as you go.
Mountain Biking
There are many quiet, safe roads to ride on in the area as well as some fairly technical routes. Wakkerstroom is ideal for high altitude mountain bike training. Mountain biking is also one of the best ways to experience the natural serenity of the surrounding countryside.
Nature Walking Trails
Wakkerstroom also lends itself to some truly magnificent hikes, like for instance up Ossewakop which can also be reached by car as long as you have a 4×4 vehicle. You will enjoy the breath-taking views over the Zaaihoek dam and the Balele Mountains towards KwaZulu Natal.
There are also a number or self guided historical and nature trails in and arround Wakkerstroom that can be done either on foot, bicycle or car.
Plants and Flowers
What at first glance appears to be grasslands is suddenly transformed into a array of colour during December, January and February. The high altitude grasslands of Wakkerstroom is home to a rich flora which includes a large variety of Orchids, Watsonias, Scarlet River Lilies, River Bells, Arum Lilies, Blood Lilies, Redhot Pokers, Agaphantus, Nerines and many more. Wakkerstroom area is home to many plant species that appear on the red list.
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