Nestled between the Swartberg and Kammanasie mountain ranges, De Rust is a quaint Victorian village with the most spectacular views in the Klein Karoo. It is situated at the Southern entrance to Meiringspoort, the portal between the Little Karoo and the Great Karoo.

Here you can enjoy hiking trails, cycling tracks, stargazing, horse riding, bird watching and fresh water fishing. Take a walk with giraffes, visit an ostrich farm or go for a mountain pool swim at the famous Meiringspoort Waterfall. Explore the wine route in the Klein Karoo that is famous for its tradition of exceptional fortified wines and be treated to some of the country's finest cuisine drawing on the rich country traditions of the area. Farming activities in the environs include ostriches, olives, almonds, pomegranates, figs, lamb and vegetable seed production. De Rust has, over the years, become a haven for artists because of its charm and inspiring natural setting.

At Doornkraal, enfolded by the foothills of the Swartberg, we’ve been making wine since the late 1800’s. This is what the farm has become famous for, but we also cultivate lucerne, fruit, vegetable seed and pastures for sheep, cattle, pigs and horses. It is a typical Klein Karoo working farm. and we are looking forward to welcome you to Doornkraal. Our winery and farm kitchen provides delicious fare which is available at our farm shop, Doornkraal Padstal, between Oudtshoorn and De Rust.

Peerless hospitality, legendary entertaining and its incomparable way of life…

Customer Service Contact Information

Mobile: 0828994531 Celia
Mobile: 0789682576 Blommetjie
Domein Doornkraal Admin Office (in case of no luck reaching Celia or Blommetjie)
Email: bikebookings@gmail.com