Onverwacht Flora Accommodation
Onverwacht Flora Accommodation overlooks the Gobos River with many refreshing rock pools to choose from for having lots of fun!
Make time to hike by following the direction starting from the Gobos River or the nearby marked foot-path.
Take your time to experience the unique floral wealth on our property. Seeing that we specialize in a variety of Fynbos.
The mysterious The Galg Road is also (historical road) a piece of history to discover when you visit us.
Every viewpoint is a destination on its own. The sunset in the west and the sunrise in the east will never be the same to you!
Choose a destination and follow the foot-paths to connect with the universe and spend some time there. Just maybe it’s your lucky day and your eye catches a few buck!
Let the peace and the silence soak into your soul on both places. The real world is far, far away in these God-given places!
All the bungalows are named after famous fynbos species - the pride of Onverwacht:
- Blushing Bride (Stone cottage): Sleeps two guests in a double bed;
- Speldekussing (Annex): Sleeps two guests;
- Compacta (Annex): Sleeps two guests;
- Erica (Mountain cottage): Sleeps eight guests;
- Sewejaartjie (Mountain cottage): Sleeps eight guests;
- Repens (Mountain cottage): Sleeps eight guests;
- Exemia (Mountain cottage): Sleeps eight guests
Onverwacht can accommodate 38 guests in total.
Facilities/Services
- All units are self-catering
- They all have an indoor shower and toilet
- All units are fully equipped with crockery, cutlery and cookware
- All units have a two plate gas stove, fridge, rechargeable light and gas geysers;
- No electricity: Oil lamps and candles are provided;
- Guests must please bring their own bed linen and towels (linen and towels may be provided on request at an extra cost);
- All units have their own private outside braai (barbeque) facilities; and inside fireplaces for the cooler evenings.
Tariffs
R100 per person/night;
Children under 12: R50.00 per person/night
Firewood is available, but must please be ordered upon arrival. Bedding is available at R60.00 for a double and R40.00 per person for a single bed. Meals may be ordered on request - please arrange this with the hostess upon arrival. Groceries for hikers can be purchased by the hostess upon arrival. The cost is 15% of the total value of the groceries purchased. Please arrange this upon arrival.
Things to do
- Mountain biking: Bikers can challenge themselves on these roads with a variety of options to choose from;
- Private hiking trails: There are many trails such as the private Leopards Trail: which we offer our selves on our land starts and ends at Eagle’s Nest and lasts approximately 3 hours. A real treat for any nature lover with a view and rock pools of its own! If you intend of making use of this route, you will have to inform us beforehand
- a Swimming pool and refreshing natural pools: The amazing 'Bobbejaankop'-waterhole is situated only 1km from the bungalows;
- Picnics: Picnics at the pools are very popular - one can easily spend the whole day just relaxing;
- Viewpoints: There are simply too many to mention!!!
- Birdlife: Onverwacht boasts some spectacular birdlife - these include suikerbekkies, eagles, crows, sunbirds and owls;
- Animals: These include klipspringer, grysbok and duikers. (Please do not frighten or chase the animals as some are very tame);
- Fynbos: Fynbos species at Onverwacht include erica, speldekussing, leucodendron, repens and compacta. The fynbos changes with the seasons - this is the pride of Onverwacht!!!
- Waterkloof 4X4 Trail Route and Hiking Trail: This is perfect spot to enjoy mountain biking a picnic, fishing or swimming in the river pools. The route starts approximately 2km on the main road below the bungalows and travels towards the valley/kloof approximately 2km downwards. Your hosts will be more than happy to show guests a few private 4X4 trails. Some of these are quite challenging.












