De Oude Meul Country Lodge

This beautiful Lodge and ostrich farm is situated in Schoemanspoort and is totally surrounded by mountains. The willow trees and river give a peaceful atmosphere and is food for the soul. If you like nature, De Oude Meul is the place to be!

Our a la carté restaurant specialises in venison & ostrich will give you an unforgettable meat experience. Come and taste the best of the ostrich at very reasonable prices. We also tender for bus groups.

4x4 Trips up the mountain. Have you ever been in a 4x4 climbing a mountain? Do not miss out such an adventure, you will be surprised to see what these vehicles can do. On these trips you will see elephant foot plants more than a thousand years old, aloes more than 200 years old and numerous other plants used by previous generations and bushman as medicine. You can even add a BBQ to the experience. It must be booked in advance to avoid dissapointment.

Hiking: Two wonderful routes to view succulents. Two hours are needed for this walk up the mountain, which is not so easy.