Alpha Excelsior Guest Farm
Description
Alpha Excelsior Guest Farm sits on the edge of the Cederberg Wilderness in Rocklands. It lies just past Pakhuis Pass, near Clanwilliam in the Western Cape. This secluded retreat surrounds visitors with natural beauty. The area bursts with wildflowers, Khoe-Sān Rock Art, and unique rock formations. Nature lovers and climbers flock to this popular spot.
The Rocklands Donkey Camp features 7 self-catering caravans with stunning views of the Cederberg Mountains. Each caravan includes a double bed, electricity, a fridge, a gas cooker, and basic utensils. Guests can relax in the communal Leopard Lapa or swim in the nearby farm dam.
Shared bathrooms offer hot showers. Mosquitoes may bother you in summer, so bring repellent. Alpha Excelsior Guest Farm provides a budget-friendly escape to the Northern Cederberg.
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Overview
Facilities and Activities
- Waterfall Trail (1 hour round trip)
- The Sevilla Rock Art Trail (2-3 hours round trip)
- Pakhuis Day Hike (13km)
- Slacklining, kayaking or braaing at the dam
- Bouldering in the area
- The Hen House - Coffee Shop & Farm Store
Your Questions & Answer
What do the Rooikat, Hippo, Mongoose and Honey Badger Caravans offer?
These Caravans are equipped with a Double Bed – Sleeps 2. Mountain Views. Fully equipped with electricity, fridge, gas stove, bedding, towels and seating area. Shared bathroom facilities, separate for males and females. Free Wi-Fi at the communal lapa. Swim in the crystal clear dam. Beautiful views.
What do the Rhino and Aardvark Caravans offer?
These two caravans face the garden and the Leopard Lapa. They are equipped with a Double Bed – Sleeps 2. Fully equipped with electricity, fridge, gas stove, bedding, towels and seating area. Shared bathroom facilities, separate for males and females. Free Wi-Fi at the communal lapa. Swim in the crystal clear dam. Beautiful views.
What does the Otter Caravan offer?
The Otter Caravan is recommended for families. The caravan is equipped with 2x Double Beds – Sleeps up to 4 guests. Fully equipped with electricity, fridge, gas stove, bedding, towels and seating area. Shared bathroom facilities, separate for males and females. Free Wi-Fi at the communal lapa. Swim in the crystal clear dam. Beautiful views.
Any useful information when visiting the Donkey Camp?
Due to the high risk of fire in the area we only allow fires in the communal braai places in the Leopard Lapa.
Free WiFi is accessible in the Lapa area.
We are pet-friendly! Sociable well-trained dogs are welcome at any time. Just please let us know in advance that you will be bringing your dogs. Please keep your hounds off the furniture and clean up after them.
Please note the swimming pool is reserved for guests in the cottages only.
We do not allow heaters in any of the caravans.
Mosquitoes come out to play – especially in the Summer – so don’t forget to pack your preferred deterrent.
No Loud Music allowed. No Amps and large speakers.
What is your pet policy?
Sociable well-trained dogs are welcome at any time. Just please let us know in advance that you will be bringing your dogs. Please keep your hounds off the furniture and clean up after them.
Sofie Van Hanegem
We stayed 2 nights in a caravan. What a lovely, beautiful and relaxing place to stay. The environment is genuinely fantastic. The owners made us feel like home! Helped us with figuring out the next destination and are keen to share recommendations. We could really recommend this place and would definitely come back!
Stefaniefella
I’ve stayed in a caravan at the donkey camp on alpha’s for three times now and would do so on a next trip again. Caravans are cozy and clean and equipped with everything you need. The lapa offers a common kitchen, braai (bbq) and hangout area with comfy couches. The shower and toilets are clean and offer hot water. In 5 minutes by foot you reach the henhouse which offers great coffee, tea and cakes, as well as pizza, pasta and potjiekos (stew) nights. There is a nice dam to swim in and hang out on hot days as well as a nice hike to a waterfall.
Claudia
Such a gorgeous place, great food, funky lil caravans to sleep in. Loved the wine, the olives and the donkey! Wild flowers everywhere, made the cold nights worth it. Magical spot