New Holme Nature Lodge
About New Holme Nature Lodge
Enjoy a relaxing and peaceful stay situated halfway between Cape Town and Johannesburg. The Karoo Hippo Conservancy is just 8 km off the N1 between Colesberg and Hanover, and is a perfect place to refresh after a long drive. Come and see the only hippos in the Karoo. You can even enjoy sundowners at the hippo pool followed by a blowout three-course evening braai. Catch your breath in the wide, open spaces of the Karoo. If you are after a bit of action, there is mountain biking, donkey cart rides, birding, night drives and flying at the local airstrip. Two guesthouses are available
Hippo drives every afternoon ( the only hippo population in the Northern Cape , night drives and birding drives , walks to see bushman etchings.
We cater for weddings , country / farm style , weekend packages , very popular venue , book well in advance.
50 - 100 , delegates.
We love family's and are family friendly.
Have a sundown and star deck for romantic dinners.
We pledge to implement a high standard of hygiene and cleaning protocols to ensure the safest environment possible for our guests. We adhere to the industry safety protocols set out by the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA).
Experience the night life of the Karoo - possible sightings could include Aardwolf, Cape fox, Bat-eared fox, African wildcat, Aardvark, Porcupine, Striped polecat, African striped Weasel.
Experience the night life of the Karoo - possible sightings could include Aardwolf, Cape fox, Bat-eared fox, African wildcat, Aardvark, Porcupine, Striped polecat, African striped Weasel.
Every afternoon at 17h00 in winter and 18h00 in summer PC will take you on a relaxing drive down to the hippo pool. Enjoy sundowners on the hippo deck and watch the only hippos in the Karoo, while PC shares their incredible story with you.
We offer fixed tents or camping sites with ablution and braai facilities.
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Amenities
Facilities
- Airport Shuttle
- Wheelchair Enabled
- Laundry Facilities*
- Garden
- Braai/Barbecue
- Swimming Pool
- Indoor Fireplace
- Tourism Graded
- Vitality Collection
- Credit Card Facilities
- Conference Venues
- Romantic
- Double/Twin rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Afrikaans
New Holme Nature Lodge location
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling