Craig Doone Farm / Conservation Academy

Conservation Academy on CRAIG DOONE FARM is a wildlife management and conservation academy offering both accommodation and courses for school groups and individuals looking for basic, no-frills accommodation. The accommodation available sleeps between 1 and 34 guests in Self-catering Units and Dorm Rooms. The units and rooms are all equipped with beds and bedding, and have use of the shared kitchen. There are no TVs and no towels, however the Dorm Rooms and Silo Room all have use of the shared kitchen for tea and coffee-making. Laundry can be done in nearby Grahamstown. Solar p

Conservation Academy on CRAIG DOONE FARM is a wildlife management and conservation academy offering both accommodation and courses for school groups and individuals looking for basic, no-frills accommodation. The accommodation available sleeps between 1 and 34 guests in Self-catering Units and Dorm Rooms.

The units and rooms are all equipped with beds and bedding, and have use of the shared kitchen. There are no TVs and no towels, however the Dorm Rooms and Silo Room all have use of the shared kitchen for tea and coffee-making. Laundry can be done in nearby Grahamstown. Solar power so gas and no electrical appliances.

Guests can explore the numerous walking and hiking trails and get to know a bit more about the conservation projects the academy has to offer. Rock-climbing for overnight guests. Nearby, guests will find the Addo Elephant National Park, Amakhala, Kariega, Pumba and Shamwari Game Reserves, and horse trails. Coastal towns Kenton-on-Sea, Port Alfred and Bushmans River mouth are about 30-45min drive away. Don’t forget about the annual Grahamstown National Arts Festival in mid-winter.