Kobus Myburgh
Grey Hound
This year sees Gatsrivier Holiday Farm having the privilege to host the annual Western Cape Bash!
The Ceres Karoo, secretive and full of wonderful surprises, forms the backdrop to the Gats River Holiday Farm. Here, on the banks of the Ongeluks River, you will experience the Karoo in its full diversity and nuances.
Caron & Wessel will be our hosts for the weekend and has really gone out of their way to accommodate our needs.
What's going down?
Similar to last year, you will book your accommodation directly with Caron via e-mail.
Make sure to use your name and surname as reference when payment is made. Make sure to mention that you are part of the Wilddog group.
Contact details:
Telephone Calls: +27 87 802 8440
WhatsApp 1: +27 83 444 5839
WhatsApp 2: +27 82 886 2386
E-mail: [email protected]
Banking details:
HJ Visser
ABSA
Branch code: 632005
Account no. 4055423960
Once booked and paid, you will receive the following for your investment:
Should you be a vegetarian or vegan, please advise accordingly directly to our hosts when booking.
Accommodation:
Only breakfast is excluded.
Camping:
Lodging
Only breakfast is excluded.
Lodging options:
Springbok
3 Rooms
One double bed, two single beds and one bunker bed
•Bedding is supplied
•Fireplace in main bedroom
•One bathroom with shower, toilet and washing basin
•2 Burner gas stove
•Welcome dover wood stove
•Fridge-freezer
•Gas geyser
•Please bring own towels
•Outside braai / fireplace
•Mist cooling system on stoep
•Consol Solar lights for the stoep (somewhere loading)
Klipspringer
2 Spacious Rooms
One double bed, two single beds and sleeper couch
•Bedding is supplied
•Inside fireplace
•2 Burner gas stove
•Fridge-freezer
•Gas geyser
•Please bring own towels
•Outside braai/fireplace
•Mist cooling system on stoep
•Consol Solar lights for the stoep (somewhere loading)
Ribbok
Three Rooms
Two double beds, two single beds and double sleeper couch in living area
•Bedding is supplied
•Welcome dover wood stove
•Inside fireplace
•2 Burner gas stove
•Fridge-freezer
•Gas geyser
•Please bring own towels
•Outside braai / fireplace
•Mist cooling system on stoep
•Splashpool
•Consol Solar lights for the stoep (somewhere loading)
Bakensrivier
First Room – Three Single Beds
Second Room – One Double Bed
•Bedding is supplied
•Black Wood Stove
•2 Burner Gas Stove
•Solar Fridge / Freezer
•Gas Geyser
•Solar Lights
•No Electricity
•Consol Solar lights for the stoep (somewhere loading)
Please note that the lodges are respectively 2 & 4km from the lapa where we will get together. We have arranged that you do NOT have to commute by bike to and from the lapa. There will be a shuttle available.
Camping
•The ablution facilities are equipped with gas geysers
•Every camp site has it’s own water tap
•All camp sites are very private
•Please bring own refuse bags
•Splashpool
•No pets allowed
Breakfast options (subject to change)
Option 1 @ R80pp
Coffee/Tea & rusks
Fruit juice
Fresh fruit salad with yoghurt
Freshly baked bread with jams & cheese
Eggs & sausage
Option 2 @ R40pp
Tea/Coffee
3 Types of rusks
Juice
Freshly baked bread, butter, cheese, jam
Boiled egg
Yoghurt
Braai pack
Wors & chops (+-450g)
Cheese, tomatoes & onion toasties
Potato salad
Bar facilities:
All beers/ciders - R18
Cold drink/mix (Coke, Soda, Tonic and soft drinks) - R12/can
Whiskey - R18/tot
Brandy/Gin - R15/tot
Jagermeister - R25/tot
Wine Red & White - R100/bottle
Wine per glass - R15 (Box wine - Dry red and Sauvignon Blanc)
Brandy & coke special for the evening - 2 x Double Brandy & Coke for R60
You are allowed to bring your own beverages.
Ice at the bar is free. Should you want to take ice to your camp site or lodge, it can be purchased at R10/bag
Enough wood for a starter fire will be provided at the camp sites and lodges, as well as for the evening braais. Kuier hout can be purchased @R20/bag. I have not included any additional wood in the rates as I am sure we can sort that out amongst ourselves. ('n Dronk man is mos 'n ryk man. :biggrin
Directions:
GPS Co-ordinates:
S32°53’26.8”, E20°16’56.7”
GATSRIVIER FROM CERES
Allow 1.5 hours for the drive from Ceres to Gatsrivier
•Follow the Calvinia/Sutherland road from Ceres.
•After (more or less) 35km the R46 becomes the R355 (gravel road) (Here you can take the Touwsrivier turn off and reach us from Touwsrivier. It is an extra distance of 30km. This way you will miss a part of gravel road that is often very bad)
•Follow the R355 through Karoopoort
•Turn right onto the R356 to Sutherland
•After 7km turn right onto the Patatsrivier/Matjiesfontein road
•After more or less 36km turn left to Gatsrivier
•We are 27km from here.
•You will pass Bakensrivier on your way
GATSRIVIER FROM TOUWSRIVIER
•Plus-minus 3.2km from the Steers at the last garage on your right, just outside of Touwsrivier, turn left onto the Pienaarskloof road (dirt road).
•15.6km from there, turn left at the Pienaarspoort sign. (Do not miss!!)
•15.6km from there, turn left at the T-junction.
•3.8km from there, turn right at the Gatsrivier sign.
•12km further, turn left at the second Gatsrivier sign.
•Springbok is approximately 14 km from here. The first white house close to the road (30m) on your left
•When you reach the stop sign, please talk to us here. Push and hold the red button and speak in the small hole below.
Allow 2 hours for the drive from Worcester to Gatsrivier
Estimated times stated are for vehicles. I am sure for bikes it will be less.
Apart from those at the lodges, there is only 36 chairs. Please bring along your own and show off your fancy new acquisition.
Our venue is far from town and we understand that fuel range could be an issue. To this extent, we have arranged fuel on the farm @R15/liter. You however need to give me an indication should you require fuel well in advance to ensure we have enough on the day.
Certainly looking forward to finally putting faces to names and for old friends to get together. See you there!
The Ceres Karoo, secretive and full of wonderful surprises, forms the backdrop to the Gats River Holiday Farm. Here, on the banks of the Ongeluks River, you will experience the Karoo in its full diversity and nuances.
Caron & Wessel will be our hosts for the weekend and has really gone out of their way to accommodate our needs.
What's going down?
Similar to last year, you will book your accommodation directly with Caron via e-mail.
Make sure to use your name and surname as reference when payment is made. Make sure to mention that you are part of the Wilddog group.
Contact details:
Telephone Calls: +27 87 802 8440
WhatsApp 1: +27 83 444 5839
WhatsApp 2: +27 82 886 2386
E-mail: [email protected]
Banking details:
HJ Visser
ABSA
Branch code: 632005
Account no. 4055423960
Once booked and paid, you will receive the following for your investment:
- Accommodation related to your choice and payment
- Open coffee station mornings and afternoons
- A braai pack for the Friday and Saturday night
- Free access to ride on the 4x4 routes on the farm
- Breakfast is excluded and will be on a pay as you go basis due to multiple choice at this stage but we are still in the process of simplifying this.
- There will be a cash bar. Prices are stated below.
Should you be a vegetarian or vegan, please advise accordingly directly to our hosts when booking.
Accommodation:
Only breakfast is excluded.
Camping:
- Full weekend- R480
- Camping Saturday night only - R220
Lodging
Only breakfast is excluded.
- Full weekend - R850
- Only Saturday night - R405
Lodging options:
Springbok
3 Rooms
One double bed, two single beds and one bunker bed
•Bedding is supplied
•Fireplace in main bedroom
•One bathroom with shower, toilet and washing basin
•2 Burner gas stove
•Welcome dover wood stove
•Fridge-freezer
•Gas geyser
•Please bring own towels
•Outside braai / fireplace
•Mist cooling system on stoep
•Consol Solar lights for the stoep (somewhere loading)
Klipspringer
2 Spacious Rooms
One double bed, two single beds and sleeper couch
•Bedding is supplied
•Inside fireplace
•2 Burner gas stove
•Fridge-freezer
•Gas geyser
•Please bring own towels
•Outside braai/fireplace
•Mist cooling system on stoep
•Consol Solar lights for the stoep (somewhere loading)
Ribbok
Three Rooms
Two double beds, two single beds and double sleeper couch in living area
•Bedding is supplied
•Welcome dover wood stove
•Inside fireplace
•2 Burner gas stove
•Fridge-freezer
•Gas geyser
•Please bring own towels
•Outside braai / fireplace
•Mist cooling system on stoep
•Splashpool
•Consol Solar lights for the stoep (somewhere loading)
Bakensrivier
First Room – Three Single Beds
Second Room – One Double Bed
•Bedding is supplied
•Black Wood Stove
•2 Burner Gas Stove
•Solar Fridge / Freezer
•Gas Geyser
•Solar Lights
•No Electricity
•Consol Solar lights for the stoep (somewhere loading)
Please note that the lodges are respectively 2 & 4km from the lapa where we will get together. We have arranged that you do NOT have to commute by bike to and from the lapa. There will be a shuttle available.
Camping
•The ablution facilities are equipped with gas geysers
•Every camp site has it’s own water tap
•All camp sites are very private
•Please bring own refuse bags
•Splashpool
•No pets allowed
Breakfast options (subject to change)
Option 1 @ R80pp
Coffee/Tea & rusks
Fruit juice
Fresh fruit salad with yoghurt
Freshly baked bread with jams & cheese
Eggs & sausage
Option 2 @ R40pp
Tea/Coffee
3 Types of rusks
Juice
Freshly baked bread, butter, cheese, jam
Boiled egg
Yoghurt
Braai pack
Wors & chops (+-450g)
Cheese, tomatoes & onion toasties
Potato salad
Bar facilities:
All beers/ciders - R18
Cold drink/mix (Coke, Soda, Tonic and soft drinks) - R12/can
Whiskey - R18/tot
Brandy/Gin - R15/tot
Jagermeister - R25/tot
Wine Red & White - R100/bottle
Wine per glass - R15 (Box wine - Dry red and Sauvignon Blanc)
Brandy & coke special for the evening - 2 x Double Brandy & Coke for R60
You are allowed to bring your own beverages.
Ice at the bar is free. Should you want to take ice to your camp site or lodge, it can be purchased at R10/bag
Enough wood for a starter fire will be provided at the camp sites and lodges, as well as for the evening braais. Kuier hout can be purchased @R20/bag. I have not included any additional wood in the rates as I am sure we can sort that out amongst ourselves. ('n Dronk man is mos 'n ryk man. :biggrin
Directions:
GPS Co-ordinates:
S32°53’26.8”, E20°16’56.7”
GATSRIVIER FROM CERES
Allow 1.5 hours for the drive from Ceres to Gatsrivier
•Follow the Calvinia/Sutherland road from Ceres.
•After (more or less) 35km the R46 becomes the R355 (gravel road) (Here you can take the Touwsrivier turn off and reach us from Touwsrivier. It is an extra distance of 30km. This way you will miss a part of gravel road that is often very bad)
•Follow the R355 through Karoopoort
•Turn right onto the R356 to Sutherland
•After 7km turn right onto the Patatsrivier/Matjiesfontein road
•After more or less 36km turn left to Gatsrivier
•We are 27km from here.
•You will pass Bakensrivier on your way
GATSRIVIER FROM TOUWSRIVIER
•Plus-minus 3.2km from the Steers at the last garage on your right, just outside of Touwsrivier, turn left onto the Pienaarskloof road (dirt road).
•15.6km from there, turn left at the Pienaarspoort sign. (Do not miss!!)
•15.6km from there, turn left at the T-junction.
•3.8km from there, turn right at the Gatsrivier sign.
•12km further, turn left at the second Gatsrivier sign.
•Springbok is approximately 14 km from here. The first white house close to the road (30m) on your left
•When you reach the stop sign, please talk to us here. Push and hold the red button and speak in the small hole below.
Allow 2 hours for the drive from Worcester to Gatsrivier
Estimated times stated are for vehicles. I am sure for bikes it will be less.
Apart from those at the lodges, there is only 36 chairs. Please bring along your own and show off your fancy new acquisition.
Our venue is far from town and we understand that fuel range could be an issue. To this extent, we have arranged fuel on the farm @R15/liter. You however need to give me an indication should you require fuel well in advance to ensure we have enough on the day.
Certainly looking forward to finally putting faces to names and for old friends to get together. See you there!
