Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse

Walking

The Highmoor Nature Reserve covers about 90% of the border to the Hotel and has been declared a world heritage site because of its inherent beauty. 

Wildlife which can be observed includes:

• Eland
• Reedbuck
• Oribi
• Jackal
• Serval
• Rooikat
• Extensive birdlife and a huge diversity of flora

Horse riding

Horse riding is available 10 minutes away from the Country Estate where the most beautiful Appaloosa horses can be found. The rides are approximately 2½ hours in duration and they cater for non-experienced and experienced riders. Your horse ride will take you over rolling hills with the most beautiful scenery and the horses are well suited to all types of terrain.

Fishing

Fishing is available all year round. The rivers in this area are stocked with Brown Trout whereas the dams are stocked with Rainbow Trout. Fishing is available at Highmoor and Kamberg as well as the Little Mooi River on the property of Cleopatra, rods are available for hire from the Lodge.

Helicopter

The Country House has a helicopter on standby which will pick guests up in the gardens and fly them over the Little Berg to Giants Castle. Guests will hover next to the Big Berg and fly over wildlife, rolling hills, rivers and land on top of the Little Berg for a glass of sparkling wine with Giants Castle in the back-ground. The flight is about ½ an hour in duration and a fantastic way of seeing Ukhahlamba (The Barrier of Spears)

Midlands Meander

A visit to the many craft shops in the Drakensberg is of great interest. There are about 180 craft stops on the Midlands Meander ranging from woodturners to potters as well as cheesemakers, weavers and many more.

Bushman Rock Art

Some of the rock art in the Drakensberg dates back over 3000 years. The best sighting in this particular region is at Kamberg / Little Berg which is a 20 minute drive from the Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse and a 2 hour walk.  Alternatively there is Rock Art at Giants Castle / Big Berg, a 45 minute drive, and a 45 minute walk with tours.