Welcome to Moolmanshoek
Moolmanshoek is situated in the district of Ficksburg, Eastern Free State, South Africa. Within viewing distance of Visierskerf (2407m) the third highest mountain range in SA.
It is our privilege to be stewards of more than 3 000 hectares of the breathtaking Moolmanshoek valley. This valley lies in a horseshoe formed by the Witteberg mountains (2 410 m above sea level) that feeds several mountain streams in the valley floor below. The water decends to a grassy valley of underbrush that accomodates over 230 bird species. The basin itself is home to a variety of Plains Game that include Springbuck, Black Wildebeest, Blesbuck, Zebra, Ostrich and many other that are historically indigenous to the area.
Use one of our "kieries" for a leisurely stroll across the valley floor or go on a relaxing ride by horse cart or on horseback. Our SA Boerperd and Endurance Arab horses are born and bred in the valley and more than 200 make Moolmanshoek their home.
The reserve was declared a National Heritage Site (#199) in 1994, mainly because of the rare African Bamboo that grows in the valley.
It is our hope the the uniqueness and character of our surroundings will be as inspring to you as it has always been to us.
MAGAZINE ARTICLES WEGRY
Four Peaks (Runners' World)
WEG! April 2010 page 100 Die lug ruik na nat grond. Donderwolke rammel en vet reëndruppels plons op die gras, die blare, die dakke. Die wind ritsel saggies deur die bome. En al is hier glo meer as 230 voëlsoorte in Moolmanshoek, hoor jy nie ’n enkele een tjirp nie........... Lees verder |
“This is a fairy tale trail in that it offers all the usual challenges expected on a 4x4 rout, magically led by guides on horseback, in one of the most awesome areas of our country. A must do in our off-roader’s books!” - Alan Goodway, owner 4x4 off-road Adventure Club, Gauteng. Drive Out |
