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Highland Horse Country in the Witteberg Mountains
Moolmanshoek is a family-run private reserve in the Eastern Free State’s Witteberg range, known for wide-open valleys, sandstone cliffs and a “mini-Serengeti” basin where plains game roam. Days revolve around small-group horse rides, guided hikes and relaxed game drives; evenings bring farm-style hospitality, hearty dining and big-sky stars.
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Highlights & What to Expect
- Signature horse riding for all levels across open grasslands and mountain ridgelines.
- Guided hiking on established trails; optional 4×4 scenic routes and mountain biking.
- Plains-game viewing (eland, black wildebeest, zebra, springbok, blesbok, red hartebeest) on relaxed game drives.
- Outstanding birding with 230+ recorded species, including vulture and raptor sightings.
- Country-style lodge hospitality near Clarens, with Wi-Fi in common areas and conference options.
Location & Setting
Cradled beneath the Witteberg Mountains near Clarens and Ficksburg, the reserve spans a highland basin of golden grasslands, sandstone cliffs and spring-fed streams. The mix of open plains, wetlands and rocky slopes supports abundant plains game and notable raptors, with broad views by day and exceptionally clear night skies.
Rooms
Accommodation is in country-style rooms and suites — Standard Queen/Twin, Executive and Family configurations — many with fireplaces or Queen Anne stoves, underfloor heating in higher categories and mountain-view aspects. Interiors are individually furnished for a homely, farm-lodge feel, with practical comforts for couples and families.
Facilities
Central lodge areas include a restaurant and bar, lounges with sandstone character, outdoor seating facing the valley, Wi-Fi in designated/common areas and conference/event venues nearby. An activity desk arranges guided rides, hikes, game drives and seasonal experiences on the greater reserve.






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Restaurant
Wi-Fi
Library
Activities
Game Drives
Guided Bush Walks
Birdwatching
Hiking Trails
Mountain Biking
Fishing
Stargazing
Wilderness Dining
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