WELCOME TO HEIVELD FARM
We hope you enjoy your stay with us in the beautiful Koue Bokkeveld.
Relax & Make Yourself at Home
Welcome to Heiveld Farm! We’re so glad you’re here. Settle in, take a deep breath, and enjoy the peace and beauty of the Koue Bokkeveld.
WiFi: Houdenbek123 | Gate code: 4556#
Check-out is at 10:00, unless arranged otherwise. As you make yourself at home, please take care with the thatched roof. Familiarise yourself with the fire extinguisher and ensure all fires and candles are fully out before going to bed.
General INFO
- The main house is a private residence. Please respect the owners’ privacy.
- Firewood is available at R35 per bag. Please arrange in advance.
- Cleaning services are available at R150 per day. Please arrange in advance.
- Smoking is not permitted inside the cottages.
- Unfortunately, no pets are allowed.
- Check-in is from 14:00. Check-out is by 10:00, unless arranged otherwise.
- Fishing is allowed on a catch-and-release basis.
- Please report any faults or breakages as soon as possible. Lost or damaged items may be charged for.
- Insects can be a problem in summer. Please keep doors and windows closed where possible.
- The infinity pool at the campsite is reserved for campsite guests only.
SAFETY
- The cottages have thatched roofs. Please ensure all fires and candles are fully extinguished before going to bed. A fire extinguisher is available in the cottage.
- Swimming in the dam or natural water pool is at your own risk.
- A basic first aid kit is available under the kitchen sink.
- All outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, and climbing, are done at your own risk.
- Please take enough water and a cellphone with you when heading out.
Useful COntacts
Hospitals
Mediclinic Worcester
- 023 348 1500
Ceres Provincial Hospital
- 023 316 9600
POLICE STATIONS
OP-DIE-BERG POLICE STATION
- 023 317 0326
PRINCE ALFRED'S HAMLET POLICE STATION
- 023 313 3133
CERES POLICE STATION
- 023 316 8600
DOCTORS
DRS LAUBSCHER & ROSSOUW
- 023 312 1350
- 023 316 1118 (a/h)
Ceres Medical Centre
- 023 316 1728/1211
DRS BURMEISTER & DU PLESSIS
- 023 316 2050
PHYSIO'S
Sarah-Jane du Plessis
- 084 580 4884
Maryke Marx
- 023 312 2592
- 084 551 2010
DENTISTS
Van Niekerk & Steyn
- 023 312 1355
Van Staden
- 023 312 1153
PHARMACIES
Witzen Pharmacy
- 023 312 2826
- 082 781 7515 (a/h)
Pharmacy @ Spar
- 082 391 5469
Clicks Pharmacy
- 023 316 1233
THINGS to DO
Ceres Tourism Bureau
- 023 316 1287
Op-die-berg horse & carriage rides
- 082 564 1363
Wonderlik Coffee Shop
- 066 256 5119
Houdenbek MTB Routes
We have three mountain biking routes to choose from: 10 km, 25 km and 34 km. All routes start behind the cottages and are clearly marked with red arrows on yellow boards. The routes consist mainly of jeep track and single track, taking riders through rugged landscapes, across bridges, and past some of the farm’s most scenic views.
Please carry enough water, ride in pairs or share your expected return time, and help us preserve the natural environment by taking everything you bring along back with you. Wildlife may be encountered along the way. While baboons are generally harmless and more afraid of you than you are of them, they should always be treated with caution.
Mountain biking is an adventure sport and should be approached responsibly. A helmet is essential, and riders should exercise caution at all times. Cell phone reception is available on both of the large dam walls.
Most importantly, enjoy the trails, take in the scenery, and ride safely.
10 KM TRACK
- Follow the red arrows.
- The route includes sections of single track ridden out and back.
- Stay alert for oncoming riders on your return.
- One short technical rocky section, with the rest being straightforward riding.
25 KM TRACK
- Follow the red arrows.
- A highly enjoyable route with mostly straightforward single track.
- Minimal technical sections throughout.
- At two points on the single track, you’ll reach a split. Follow the 26 km markers.
35 KM TRACK
- Follow the red arrows.
- A more challenging route, please ride with caution.
- This route includes a variety of standout sections:
- The water snake bridge: 36 m bridge over a dam
- Granny Galore switchback hill: A steep climb to get the heart rate up
- Jarco Forest: Single track with multiple bridges through pine trees
- At two points on the single track, you’ll reach a split; follow the 40 km markers.
HEIVELD ARCH WALK FROM HOUDENBEK
We have three hiking trails to choose from: the Leopard Trail (10.8 km), Heiveld Arch Trail (5.6 km), and Daisy Trail (5.8 km). All routes start behind the cottages and are clearly marked, making them easy to follow. Enjoy scenic walks through rugged rock formations, indigenous fynbos, and the natural beauty of the Koue Bokkeveld.
Please note that there is little to no cell phone reception on these routes. Be sure to carry enough water, stay together, and remain on the marked trails at all times.
