Activities in our area

Mountain hikes and walks

Highmoor Nature Reserve makes up 90% of our border and has just been declared a world heritage site because of its inherent beauty. It is a 10 minute drive from Cleopatra in a normal motor vehicle, (cars can be parked at the top).

There are three big Trout Dams up there stocked with Rainbow Trout. Wildlife includes Eland, Reedbuck, Oribi, Jackal, Serval, Rooikat, extensive birdlife and a huge diversity of flora. Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse is situated on 500 acres of rolling hills and walking trails are available on the property as well.

Horse riding

Horse riding in the Drakensberg is extremely popular and is approx. a 25 minute drive from us The rides are ± 2½ hours in duration. It is preferred that the client has had some riding experience, even if just at novice level.

Your horse ride will take you over rolling hills with the spectacular mountain scenery and the horses are well suited to all types of terrain.

The Berg by helicopter

We have a helicopter on standby which will pick you up in our garden and fly you over the Little Berg to Giants Castle. You 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 background.

The flight is about half an hour in duration and a fantastic way of seeing Ukhahlamba (The Barrier of Spears – the Zulu name for the Drakensberg mountains).

Midlands Meander

There are 184 craft stops on the Midlands Meander, from woodturners to potters, to cheesemakers, weavers and much, much more. Ask us for our recommendations.

Trout fishing

Fishing is a seasonal activity (dates are available from our reception), so please speak to us about the best places to fish. Our rivers in the area are stocked with Brown Trout whilst the dams are stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fishing is available at Highmoor and Kamberg as well as our Little Mooi River on the property. Please bring your own equipment.

Bushman Rock Art

Some of the rock art in the Drakensberg dates back over 3000 years. The best sighting in our area is at Kamberg (Little Berg), a 20 minute drive from Cleopatra 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 on the hour every hour from 09h00 – 15h00.

Sani Pass

There are trips to the top of the Pass with Major Adventures leaving at 9:15 a.m. from the Underberg Inn & returning at 4.00 p.m.

Bookings must be made and there is a charge per person. You must take your Passport & lunch is available at a fee. It will take about 2.5 hours to get to Himeville and we are happy to make you an early breakfast with prior notice.

Cycling in the valley

Cycle routes are available just down the road. Guests do need to bring their own bicycles with them.

Country Life magazine found the Kamberg to be one of SA’s top 10 mountain biking destinations! Glengarry - our neighbour - now has a 15km - purpose built - single track cycling route which is available to our guests. Enjoy the interesting route over the farmlands with views of the surrounding scenery. Tracks are mapped and marked.