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Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions

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4.8 out of 5from 78 reviews for Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions
Cleanliness
4.8/5
Service
4.8/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Jana S - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jana S
Family with teenagers

'n Spesiale Karoo-ervaring.

Ons het heerlik gekuier by Ganora-gasteplaas! Hester, JP en hulle span gaan uit hul pad om 'n unieke Karoo-ervaring te bied. Ons het gaan stap op die plaas, voëls gekyk en van die fassinerende fossiele geleer. Ons kon ook Nieu-Bethesda en Graaff-Reinet besoek. Ons kom graag weer!

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A special Karoo experience.

We had a great time at Ganora guest farm! Hester, JP and their team go out of their way to offer a unique Karoo experience. We went for a walk on the farm, watched birds and learned about the fascinating fossils. We were also able to visit Nieu-Bethesda and Graaff-Reinet. We would love to come again!

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Goed om te lees julle het julle tyd op Ganora geniet! Dit was 'n voorreg om julle te kon akkommodeer.
Groete
Hester

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Antoinette V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Antoinette V
Family with young children

Rustige plaas ondervinding.

Dit is 'n wonderlike plek! Almal is vreeslik vriendelik! Die plaas is 'n belewenis!

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Peaceful farm experience.

This is a great place! Everyone is very friendly! The farm is an experience!

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Dankie vir jou vriendelike woorde. Dit beteken so baie vir ons. Kom kuier weer 'n keer!

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Carla L - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carla L
Family with teenagers

N stukkie hemel met die mooiste sterre.

N stukkie hemel met die mooiste sterre!

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A piece of heaven with the most beautiful stars.

A piece of heaven with the most beautiful stars!

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Dankie dat julle Ganora gekies het om by te oornag! Die stilte is oorweldigend hier op die plaas as dit donker is. Dit is wonderlik dat julle dit kon ervaar!

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Adele L - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Adele L
Large group

Heerlike Karoo kuier!

Ons het ons tydjie daar baie geniet. Alles was skoon en netjies en die bed was heerlik warm en gemaklik. Die aanbieding oor fossiele was baie insiggewend.

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Have a great Karoo visit!

We really enjoyed our time there. Everything was clean and tidy and the bed was wonderfully warm and comfortable. The presentation on fossils was very informative.

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Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions 's response

Dankie Adele vir die kuiertjie! Dankbaar as mense so belangstel in die fossiele soos julle! Hoop ons sien julle weer in die toekoms om ons nuwe fossiel vondse te kom besigtig.

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Alan K - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alan K
With partner

A very restful stay in a beautiful place.

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Thank you Alan for visiting Ganora. Hope your star photos come out great!

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Andre B - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Andre B
With partner

A gem in the heart of the Karoo.

We loved the accommodation and would definitely stay there again, if ever in the area. We will also tell all our friends about it. Such a soulful experience seeing the fossils and the rock art.

Kornel V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kornel V
Family with young children

Mooi, netjies, vriendelik. Ons kom beslis weer kuier.

Baie lekker gebly. Kamers mooi netjies, skoon en gemaklik. Staff en eienaars baie vriendlik. My seun het die slaapplek baie geniet! Ontbyt was ook lekker.

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Beautiful, neat, friendly. We will definitely visit again.

Very nice stay. Rooms nice and tidy, clean and comfortable. Staff and owners very friendly. My son really enjoyed the sleeping place! Breakfast was also nice.

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Goed om te lees dat julle dit geniet het op Ganora! Geniet die res van die vakansie!

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Mimi D - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mimi D
With partner

Wonderlik.

Dit is 'n pragtige, rustige plek waar mens goed kan uitrus.

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Wonderful.

It is a beautiful, peaceful place where you can rest well.

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Baie dankie Andre.

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Anita K - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anita K
With friends

Alles wat jy nodig het met baie vriendelike gasvryheid.

Heerlik gekuier, lekker warm gedlaap in ysige koue. Lieflike ontbyte gehad. Almal baie behulpsaam en vriendelik!

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Everything you need with very friendly hospitality.

Had a great time, had a nice warm lap in freezing cold. Had lovely breakfasts. Everyone very helpful and friendly!

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Hi Anita

Dankie dat julle kom kuier het. Lekker om te lees dat julle dit so geniet het.

Groete
Hester

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Eugene L - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eugene L
With partner

Ongelooflike ervaring in die middel van die natuur.

Die dorp en omgewing is prentjiemooi en die diens by Ganora is besonders goed. Hierdie is 'n moet vir elke reisiger.

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Incredible experience in the middle of nature.

The town and surroundings are picturesque and the service at Ganora is particularly good. This is a must for every traveler.

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Baie dankie Eugene, vir jou mooi woorde. Ons waardeer dit baie. Groetnis. Hester

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Antoinette V - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Antoinette V
Family with young children

Heerlik rustig op die plaas.

Baie lekker gekuier. Ganora skep 'n lekker huisgevoel tydens ontbyt en aandete. Die plaas is vreeslik mooi en die personeel is regtig baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Wonderfully peaceful on the farm.

Had a great time. Ganora creates a nice home feeling during breakfast and dinner. The farm is very beautiful and the staff are really very friendly and helpful.

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Dankie vir die kuiertjie. Hoop om julle weer eendag te sien op Ganora. Groete. Hester

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Lisa L - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lisa L
With partner

Lieflike verblyf.

Het verskriklik lekker gebly. Die werkers was behulpsaam en het uit hulle pad gegaan om dit so gerieflik en aangenaam as moontlik te maak. Baie gasvry. Lekker gebraai en gekuier.

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Lovely stay.

Had a great stay. The workers were helpful and went out of their way to make it as convenient and pleasant as possible. Very hospitable. Have a nice barbecue and visit.

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Goed on the hoor julle het dit geniet by ons.

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Phillip H - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Phillip H
With partner

Heerlik en rustig, ideale wegbreek van alles en almal.

Vir iemand wat die stilte en rustigheid wil opsoek van 'n karoo-plaas.

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Lovely and peaceful, ideal getaway from everything and everyone.

For someone who wants to seek out the silence and tranquility of a karoo farm.

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Dis presies wat ons ons gaste wil laat beleef. So Bly julle het dit geniet.

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Johann N - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johann N
With partner

Jy voel soos ou vriende.

Ons ontvangs was baie vriendelik en ons gemak en gerief was Ganora se enigste doelwit.

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You feel like old friends.

Our reception was very friendly and our comfort and convenience was Ganora's only goal.

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Dankie dat julle kom kuier het. Hoop ons sien julle weer eendag in die toekoms. Groete, Van almal by Ganora

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Pieter D - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter D
Family with teenagers

Die kuier by Ganora was heerlik en Nieu Bethesda is 'n interessante dorp.

Ons het heerlik gebly by Ganora na 'n lang dag op die pad. Die kinders het heerlik gefietsry en geswem en pool gespeel, so die ouers kon bietjie ontspan. Aandete en ontbyt was heerlik.

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The visit to Ganora was lovely and New Bethesda is an interesting town.

We had a great stay at Ganora after a long day on the road. The children had a great time cycling and swimming and playing pool, so the parents could relax a bit. Dinner and breakfast were delicious.

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Ek is baie bly julle kon bietjie agteroor sit en rus! Dit is waarvoor vakansies is, veral vir die stadsmense wat so besig is deur die jaar. Die plaas gee die geleentheid dat die kinders lekker veilig kan voel en dinge doen waar ouers nie altyd betrokke hoef te wees nie! Geniet die vakansie!

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Elzette V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Elzette V
Family with teenagers

1ste klas plaas ervaring.

Oornag kamers was 5 * en heerlike plaas aandkos en baie gasvryheid.

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1st class farm experience.

Overnight rooms were 5* and delicious farm dinner and lots of hospitality.

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Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions 's response

Goed om te lees dat julle as gesin die plaas ervaring by ons op Ganora geniet het! Hoop die res van die vakansie was opwindend.

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Kevin R - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kevin R
With partner

Ganora is a gem hidden in the hills of the Karoo just 7.5 km from Nieu-Bethesda.

Experience life on a farm and take in the experiences of the Karoo in one breath. The hospitality is out of this world and there is such a lot to experience. From learning about bushman paintings to Karoo fossil to majestic hiking. Turn of the N9 towards Nieu-Bethesda, anyhow you like but get there to experience this magic gem! Spend a few days if possible at Ganora to get the true Karoo experience.

Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions 's response

So good to read how you enjoyed your stay. Glad you took the time to experience what we offer our guests.

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Andrew M - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andrew M
Family with teenagers

What a pleasant experience.

We had a lovely one night stay on route to the Kalahari. Wow we wished for another night so we could explore the farm. The whole farm feeling with an excellent meal. The dinning room is epic. The collection of farm tools and the fire place was outstanding. The ostrich was proper. You guys rock.

Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions 's response

Wonderful that you tried the ostrich steak! It is my favourite! Come visit again.

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Elmien C - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elmien C
Family with teenagers

Peaceful.

Restful, just nature, good hikes, no TV in rooms refreshing. Main farming somewhere further away on the farm. Fun to give bottles to lambs.

Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions 's response

Good to hear you enjoyed your time away from TV. Often families rediscover each other in the time here by playing board games, walking etc. The Wi-Fi does sometimes still cause too much cell time, but most like switching off when visiting Ganora.
Thank you for visiting Ganora.

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Chimorne V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chimorne V
Family with teenagers

Pragtige plaas! Vriendelike ontvangs. Kothuis is netjies en skoon.

Wow, pragtige plek - ons het in die kothuis tuisgegaan. Dit was netjies en skoon. Die kombuis is goed toegerus. Lekker snoesige beddegoed. Mooi uitsig gehad oor die hele plaas. Jy kan aandete bespreek, ons het gebraai! Heerlike ontbyt geniet teen R120 per persoon.

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Beautiful farm! Friendly reception. Cottage is neat and clean.

Wow, beautiful place - we stayed in the cottage. It was neat and clean. The kitchen is well equipped. Nice and cuddly bedding. Had a nice view over the whole farm. You can book dinner, we had a barbecue! Enjoy a delicious breakfast at R120 per person.

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Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions 's response

Bly die kothuis was so aangenaam vir julle as 'n familie. Dis lekker om daar van bo af te kyk hoe ons hier onder rond skarrel.

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Suzanne V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Suzanne V
Family with young children

Fantasties!

Karoo-gasvryheid op sy beste! Ons gaan beslis weer kom kuier, maar dan bly ons twee (of meer) aande. Baie dankie vir al julle moeite, ons het so lekker daar gebly!

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Fantastic!

Karoo hospitality at its best! We will definitely visit again, but then we will stay two (or more) nights. Thank you very much for all your efforts, we had such a nice stay there!

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Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions 's response

Thank you for visiting Ganora! Wonderful to read how you enjoyed your stay with us.
Hope to see you some time in the future again.
Kind regards
Hester

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Leon V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leon V
With partner

Baie lekker plek om te oornag. Goeie kos en gasvryheid ongekend.

Geskiedenis en fossielversameling baie interessant. Pragtige kamers en baie mooi plaas.

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Very nice place to spend the night. Good food and hospitality unprecedented.

History and fossil collection very interesting. Beautiful rooms and very nice farm.

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JP voel altyd goed as mense sy liefde deel vir die fossiele!

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Rautie N - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rautie N
Family with young children

Ons het heerlik gekuier baie dankie!

Ons het heerlik gekuier en heerlik gaan stap op die mooi Karoo plaas. Die akkommodasie is langs 'n pragtige rivier en tussen die berge. Hester en die personeel was baie vriendelik en die aandete en ontbyt was heerlik. Ek kan Ganora beslis aanveveel!

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We had a great time thank you very much!

We had a great time and went for a lovely walk on the beautiful Karoo farm. The accommodation is next to a beautiful river and between the mountains. Hester and the staff were very friendly and the dinner and breakfast were delicious. I can definitely recommend Ganora!

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So bly om te hoor dat julle lekker gekuier het. Kom gerus weer.

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Emily V - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Emily V
With partner

Salig, mooi en spesiaal.

Ganora is ontsettend mooi met al die skapies. Ons sal beslis weer kom kuier.

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Blissful, beautiful and special.

Ganora is stunningly beautiful with all the cabinets. We will definitely visit again.

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Dankie Emily. Jammer ons het so min van julle gesien en julle tydjie so kort was. Julle sal baie welkom wees.

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Hanlie C - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hanlie C
Family with teenagers

Gevoel of ons tuis is.

Die afwesigheid van gas as opsie wanneer krag af is, kan ongemaklik wees vir reisigers wat nie toegerus is nie. Ons was gelukkig toegerus.

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Feeling like we are at home.

The absence of gas as an option when power is out can be inconvenient for unequipped travelers. We were fortunately equipped.

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Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions 's response

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Jammer oor die onvoorspelde krag onder breking. Maar jou idee van gas dalk n goeie opsie. Sal in kyk daarna.
Groete
Hester

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Jenny K - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jenny K
Family with teenagers

Was Baie lekker, gasvrou was uitmuntend met advies en het ons op hoogte gehou met Eskom se krag.

Baie lekker Karoo-kuier, die seuns sou 'n TV verkies het, maar toe gebruik ons maar die "praat met mekaar "-app. Uitstekend gewerk!

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Was very nice, hostess was excellent with advice and kept us up to date with Eskom's power.

Very nice Karoo visit, the boys would have preferred a TV, but then we just used the "talk to each other" app. Excellent work!

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Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions 's response

Baie dankie vir die kuiertjie. Ek is so bly as families die "Praat met mekaar" app ontdek hier op Ganora. Dit is reeds die rede hoekom ons nie TV in ons kamers het nie. Families ontdek mekaar weer! Bly julle het dit geniet by ons.

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Susan B - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan B
Family with teenagers

Scenic location and ideal base for exploring the area.

The self-catering cottage is situated against a slope with very nice views over the farm and landscape, especially from veranda where braai is. The Karoo veld starts on your doorstep - ideal for walks and kids enjoyed exploring the surrounds. Fully equipped for self-catering and with comfortable beds and quality linen. Very interesting fossil collection at private museum and we highly recommend the informative fossil talk by JP. Dinner was really good and so was the breakfast spread. The 7km gravel road between Ganora and Nieu-Betesda is scenic. We could easily have stayed in the cottage for 3 nights.

Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions 's response

So good to read that you enjoyed your stay at Ganora. Please come to visit again soon.
Kind regards
Hester

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Ronelle O - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ronelle O
Individual traveller

Rustige plaaservaring.

Rustig en verkwikkend op die pragtige, werkende merinoplaas met staproetes in 'n besonderse omgewing.

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Peaceful farm experience.

Peaceful and invigorating on the beautiful, working merino farm with walking trails in an exceptional setting.

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Dankie Ronelle. Baie bly om te hoor dat jy die plaas so geniet het.

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Antoinette V - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Antoinette V
Family with young children

Gasvry, voel soos huis.

Pragtige omgewing, ongelooflike gasvrou. Bitter netjies.

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Hospitable, feels like home.

Beautiful setting, amazing hostess. Bitterly neat.

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Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions 's response

Dankie vir die kort kuiertjie. Hoop ons sien julle weer op Ganora!

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Peregrine J - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Peregrine J
Family with teenagers

Baie gawe mense wat die ekstra myl stap om te help en mens tuis te laat voel.

Hulle het ons werklik tuis laat voel en selfs ons swemhanddoeke gewas en afgedroog nadat 'n storm alles papnat gelaat het. Ek is egter van mening dat dit te duur is vir die akkomodasie wat aangebied word. Klein kombuis met baie basiese geriewe. Baie klein sitkamer. Die etenstafel en stoele op die stoep was slegs vir 4 persone. Die stoep kyk uit op die plaasskuur en skaapkrale. Daar is vroegoggend en laatmiddag baie werksaamhede rondom die akkomodasie, as jy 'n plek vir afsondering wil hê is dit nie ideaal nie. Die honde wat kom kuier is baie vriendelik, maar slaap snags op die stoepstoele wat dit vol hondehare los.

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Very nice people who go the extra mile to help and make you feel at home.

They really made us feel at home and even washed and dried our swimming towels after a storm left everything soaking wet. However, I am of the opinion that it is too expensive for the accommodation that is offered. Small kitchen with very basic amenities. Very small living room. The dining table and chairs on the veranda were only for 4 people. The porch overlooks the farm shed and sheep pens. There is a lot of activity around the accommodation in the early morning and late afternoon, if you want a place for seclusion it is not ideal. The dogs that come to visit are very friendly, but sleep on the patio chairs at night which leave them full of dog hair.

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Baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Ons sien altyd kritiek as 'n manier om iets uit dit te leer. So ons waardeer regtig jou terugvoer.
Ek is vreeslik jammer dat julle die ergste hael storm in ons 25 jaar op die plaas moes beleef, 20mm in 10 minunte. Volgens die navorsers is dit die ergste ooit. Die baie reen daarmee saam was seker nie vir julle lekker om so gedwing te word om so baie tyd binneshuis te moes spandeer nie. Gewoonlik is ons gaste baie aktief en doen die toere, geniet die swembad, volg die staproetes of fietsry roetes en sommige neem deel aan van die boerdery aktiwiteite.
Die kombuis het 'n 4 plaat stoof en oond sowel as lou oond, mikrogolf en yskas. Alhoewel ons die kombuis het eet meeste mense by die eetkamer. Ek sal verseker gaan kyk wat ons op meer kan verbeter. Die tafel en bankies word verkoop as 'n ses sitplek, maar ek neem aan met 3 of 4 groot tiener seuns kan dit dalk 'n probleem wees en alhoewel dit die eerste klagte is wat ons gekry het daarvan, het julle ons ons gedagtes laat gaan oor dit. Ons gaan die gemakliker stoele op die stoep wegneem en 'n langer groter tafel kry. Dit los dan sommer die probleem op as ons honde geheg word aan kinders wat hulle baie bederf en Lulu daar wil slaap.
Ek is vreeslik jammer as julle die werkers in die kraal wat 65 m na benede van kothuis geleë is, steurend gevind het. Omrede ons nog nooit 'n klagte oor dit gehad het, sal ons van nou af verseker oplet dat hulle nie te vroeg daar begin woeker nie. Gelukkig is dit min wat hulle die krale moet gebruik. Gewoonlik geniet die mense dit om daar bo op die stoep te sit en die werksaamhede van 'n werkende plaas te bekyk.

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Henk N - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Henk N
Family with young children

Wonderlike ligging, verblyf perfek vir ons gesin van vyf.

Ons het vanuit die staanspoor tuis gevoel. Die verblyf was skoon, netjies en voldoende. Aandete vir fantasties. Ek sal vir seker Ganora aanbeveel vir 'n pit-stop of 'n lekker wegbreek naweek.

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Great location, accommodation perfect for our family of five.

We felt at home from the start. The accommodation was clean, tidy and adequate. Dinner for fantastic. I would definitely recommend Ganora for a pit stop or a nice weekend getaway.

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Baie dankie Henk. Was lekker om jou en jou gesien te ontmoet. Goed om te hoor julle het die ete geniet.

Groete,
Hester

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Wilhelmina B - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wilhelmina B
Individual traveller

Wonderful, precious and relaxing.

I have not yet stopped talking about my weekend. I am already planning a trip, for next year. I loved staying at Ganora. Hester and her team treated me like a queen, I just need to stay for a longer period, because a weekend is too short.

Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions 's response

Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward welcoming you again at Ganora.

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Esti L - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Esti L
Family with young children

Wonderlike plaaservaring!

Heerlike kuier op die plaas gehad. Ons was die enigste gaste op die plaas en die eienaar het ons daarom opgegradeer na die kothuis. Baie gemaklike kamers en beddens, ten volle toegerus. Ons het ‘n heerlike aandete op ons stoep ontvang en tot laatnag na die sterrehemel gekyk. Ons 3 jarige het dit vreeslik geniet om te swem, lammers tietiebottels te gee en rond te loop. Ontbyt was heerlik en die diens vriendelik! Sal Ganora vir enigeen aanbeveel en wil beslis weer in die toekoms daar kuier.

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Wonderful farm experience!

Had a wonderful visit on the farm. We were the only guests on the farm and the owner therefore upgraded us to the cottage. Very comfortable rooms and beds, fully equipped. We received a delicious dinner on our porch and looked at the starry sky until late at night. Our 3 year old enjoyed swimming, feeding the lambs and walking around. Breakfast was delicious and the service friendly! Would recommend Ganora to anyone and definitely want to visit again in the future.

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Baie dankie vir die terugvoering. Dit is altyd lekker om kindertjies te sien wat die lammertjies so geniet. Hy het julle omtrent besig gehou in die swembad. Ek is bly ek kon julle opgradeer na die kothuis.

Vriendelike groete
Hester

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Andrew W - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andrew W
Family with young children

Friendly and convenient.

Just what we needed for the overnight stay.

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Thank you Andrew, for taking the time to write a review. It is much appreciated.
It is always good to read our guests enjoyed their stay at Ganora.
Kind regards,
Hester

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Terence K - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Terence K
Family with young children

Nuwe ondervinding vir stadsjapies.

Die stilte en afgesonderdheid was fantasties.

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New experience for city jays.

The silence and seclusion was fantastic.

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Bm D - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Bm D
With partner

Verrassende oase.

Vriendelike diens - oulike nuwe ablusie. Stilte.

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Surprising oasis.

Friendly service - cute new ablution. Silence.

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Hi Buddie
Dit is lekker om te hoor dat jy die stilte verkwikend ervaar het. Ek is bly ons kon julle nog laat kamp het op die kampgrond omrede ons eintlik toegemaak het vir die dag en Kersdag vir ons personeel se onthalwe.

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Francois F - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francois F
Individual traveller

Heerlik gebly in rustigheid van die besonderse plek met goeie fasiliteite en uitnemende gasvryheid. Baie lekker geëet aan die tipiese boerekos so spesiaal aan die Karoo.

Besonderse gasteplaas. Heelwat geleentheid om die uitnemendheid van 'n verborge deel van die Karoo vanaf te verken. Kompasberg-sirkelroete word aanbeveel. Moet ook nie Nieu-Bethesda met sy eiesoortigheid vergeet nie.

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Wonderful stay in tranquility of the special place with good facilities and excellent hospitality. Very nice to eat the typical peasant food so special to the Karoo.

Special guest farm. Plenty of opportunity to explore the excellence of a hidden part of the Karoo. Kompasberg circular route is recommended. Also, don't forget New Bethesda with its idiosyncrasies.

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Dankie Francois vir jou beskrywing van Ganora. Bly om te hoor julle het Ganora en ons etes geniet.
Hoop om julle weer te sien.
Groete
Hester

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Anton V - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anton V
With friends

Tuis gevoel.

Akkommodasie was puik en baie welkom gevoel. Sal vir seker teruggaan.

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Feeling at home.

Accommodation was great and felt very welcome. Will go back for sure.

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Eugene C - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eugene C
With friends

Our expectations were exceeded at every level!

It was a memorable stay for various reasons - the enthusiastic knowledge that was shared in the fossil museum, the beautifully prepared and hosted dinner, the personalised service and the attention to detail in our accommodation.

Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions 's response

Thank you so much for your kind words. Always good to hear that our customers enjoyed there stay.

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Sanette G - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sanette G
Family with young children

Vriendelik en gasvry met baie aktiwiteite om te doen.

Moeite is gedoen om ons gemaklik en warm te hou in die winterkoue. Heerlike aandete verskaf. Die verblyf was skoon, netjies en gemaklik. Die fossielmuseum en San-tekeninge was besonders. Die plaasaktiwiteite en buitelug was heerlik. Besonderse mooi landskap. Sal weer teruggaan!

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Friendly and hospitable with lots of activities to do.

Efforts were made to keep us comfortable and warm in the winter cold. Delicious dinner provided. The accommodation was clean, tidy and comfortable. The fossil museum and San drawings were special. The farm activities and outdoors were lovely. Particularly beautiful landscape. Will go back again!

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Dankie dat julle kom kuier het! Altyd goed om te hoor Dat gaste dit geniet het op Ganora!
Groetnis,
Hester

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Jathniel V - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jathniel V
With partner

'n Onvergeetlike heerlike tyd!

Seker een van ons heel lekkerste kuiers ooit. Die gasvryheid en lesse oor Boesmantekeninge en fossiele het ons kuier so aangenaam gemaak. Ons kom beslis weer by julle aan en dan gaan ek my spookfilm in Nieu-Bethesda kom skiet.

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An unforgettable delicious time!

Probably one of our most enjoyable visits ever. The hospitality and lessons about Bushman drawings and fossils made our visit so pleasant. We will definitely visit you again and then I will come and shoot my ghost film in New Bethesda.

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Wonderlik! Sal julle met graagte verwelkom.
Groete,
Hester

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Marileen N - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marileen N
Family with young children

Oorslaapplek soos min.

Dankie Hester vir jul gasvryheid. Ons het die rustigheid en plaas baie geniet. Die wandelpaadjies is mooi, en die kos en kuier uit die boonste rakke! Dit was wel net een nag se oorslaap, maar beslis die ekstra kilometers van die N1 af werd!

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Overnight accommodation as few.

Thank you Hester for your hospitality. We really enjoyed the peace and the farm. The walkways are beautiful, and the food and entertainment top notch! It was only one night's sleepover, but definitely worth the extra kilometers from the N1!

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Goeie dag Marileen,

So bly julle het kom kuier op Ganora! Veral dat julle ook darem tyd gehad het om ietsie te beleef van ons plaas in die kort tyd wat julle hier was. Hoop ons sien julle 'n volgende keer vir bietjie langer.
Groete
Hester

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Christel V - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christel V
Family with young children

Ganora is soos 'n Karoo-gelukspakkie.

Ware Karoo-gasvryheid, stilte en rustigheid, plaasvrede, helder sterrenagte, pragtige sonsopkomste en gerieflike verblyf wat jy net gaan beleef as jy die hoofpad verlaat vir die sowat 20 km se ry na Ganora. Jy gaan uitmis as jy nie Hester en haar bekwame kok se etes bespreek nie. En boonop is Ganora gerieflik 6 km vanaf die moet-sien Nieu Bethesda.

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Ganora is like a Karoo lucky package.

True Karoo hospitality, silence and tranquility, farm peace, clear starry nights, beautiful sunrises and comfortable accommodation that you will only experience when you leave the main road for the approximately 20 km drive to Ganora. You will be missing out if you don't book Hester and her skilled cook's meals. And on top of that, Ganora is conveniently 6 km from the must-see New Bethesda.

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Ek Hou van die beskrywing van Ganora as n Karoo gelukspakkie!! Pragtig, baie dankie.
Groete,
Hester

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Mike H - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mike H
With partner

Het al vantevore hier oorgebly en sal verseker weer!

Wonderlike ervaring op aktiewe plaas. Uniek, vriendelik. Puik!

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Have stayed here before and will for sure again!

Wonderful experience on active farm. Unique, friendly. Great!

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Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions 's response

Good to hear that you will return to Ganora. We love to see our loyal guests every time. Regards
Hester

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Keith B - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Keith B

Farm life at its best.

We had a really enjoyable stay, a nice swim accompanied by excellent food.

Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions 's response

So good to hear when guests enjoyed their stay. Hope to see you in future again. Regards
Hester

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Jürgen B - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jürgen B
Family with young children

Nice farm in stunning landscape.

We had a very nice stay in the guest house of the Ganora Farm. The landscape around is stunning and there is a lot to do.

Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions 's response

Thank you so much for the review. We love it when guests enjoy what we can share with them.

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Jeanne R - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jeanne R
With friends

Vriendelik, ontspanne, pragtig.

Wanneer mens die plaas die eerste keer van die pad af sien, weet jy sommer dis 'n oase. Die ontvangs wa vriendelik, etes heerlike, kamers skoon en ruim en mooi ingerig. Die swembad is lekker. Ons was slegs een vol dag daar en het gevoel daar is baie meer om te ontdek. Dankie vir die praatjie oor fossiele!

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Friendly, relaxed, beautiful.

When you first see the farm from the road, you just know it's an oasis. The reception was friendly, meals delicious, rooms clean and spacious and nicely furnished. The pool is nice. We were only there for one full day and felt there was much more to discover. Thanks for the talk about fossils!

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Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde! Bly julle het by ons kom kuier. Hoop om julle weer te sien in die toekoms.

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Peet S - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Peet S
With partner

Baie gawe gasvrou en gasheer en lekker verblyf.

Dit was bitter koud, maar ons het heerlik warm geslaap en ‘n lekker ontbyt genuttig. Danksy Hester se raad het ek ook nie koud gekry by die troue wat ons bygewoon het nie!

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Very friendly hostess and host and nice accommodation.

It was very cold but we slept warmly and enjoyed a delicious breakfast. Thanks to Hester's advice I did not get cold at the wedding that we attended!

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Johan B - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan B
With partner

Dit was 'n ongelooflik lekker ervaring om by Ganora tuis te gaan.

Om by Ganora oor te bly laat 'n mens tuis voel. Dit is absoluut 'n oase in die dorre Karoo, met baie lekker fasiliteite, nog beter kos en die gasvryheid wat enige mens wat daar oornag sal laat tuis voel.

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It was an incredibly nice experience to stay at Ganora's place.

Staying at Ganora makes one feel at home. It is absolutely an oasis in the arid Karoo, with very nice facilities, even better food and the hospitality that will make anyone who spends the night there feel at home.

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Dankie dat julle kom kuier het. So bly om te hoor julle het Ganora geniet. Kom kuier weer.

Groete
Hester

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Janine P - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Janine P
Family with teenagers

Heel aangenaam.

Baie aangename en vriendelike verblyf en die diens was uitstekend. Hester en haar span was baie akkommoderend. Lekker om met die geblêr van skape wakker te word, mens voel sommer op vakansie!

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Very pleasant.

Very pleasant and friendly stay and the service was excellent. Hester and her team were very accommodating. Nice to wake up to the bleating of sheep, you just feel like you're on holiday!

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Goed om te hoor julle het van plaas geluide gehou. Dink altyd dit is die voordeel van gaste plase net soos die sekuriteit en om net bietjie rustigheid te geniet weg van stede waar jy alles moet sluit.

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Pierce V - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Pierce V
Family with young children

Lekkerste lekker om Karoo te ervaar.

Heerlike wegbreek in die Karoo. Naby Nieu-Bethesda - 'n plekkie om te besoek. Gasvryheid 100% gewaarborg. Maak gaste bewus van grondpad van paar kilometers, enigste negatiewe aspek.

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The best fun to experience the Karoo.

Great break in the Karoo. Near New Bethesda - a place to visit. Hospitality 100% guaranteed. Make guests aware of dirt road of several kilometers, only negative aspect.

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Hi
Dankie vir die terugvoer. Bly om te hoor julle het dit geniet om by ons oor te bly.
Sal verseker mense laat weet daar is 'n grond pad. Ons neem sommer aan mense dink plase is op grondpaaie.
Geniet vakansie.
Hester

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Susan S - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Susan S
Family with young children

Well run, warm and friendly staff with luxurious big rooms and old world 1820 Settlers feel.

We loved the setting in the valley with the clean and welcoming swimming pool and the green grass, it was like an oasis. The rooms were very spacious, clean and comfortable with delightful antique furniture. Hester and her staff were very caring and helpful.

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We are always glad to hear that our guests enjoyed their stay. Hope to see you again in future.

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Geurt B - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Geurt B
With partner

Uitstekend en ek moet die plek weer besoek om dit wat aangebied word nog verder te ondersoek. Dankie.

Ganora bied baie aan en dit is eintlik 'n plek wat twee of meer dae se verblyf benodig om alles te kan ervaar. Aan die Steynbergs, dit is professionele diens wat julle bied en ons gaan definitief weer kuier om julle uiterste gasvryheid te kom ervaar.

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Excellent and I must visit the place again to explore what is on offer even further. Thank you.

Ganora has a lot to offer and it's actually a place that requires a two or more day stay to experience everything. To the Steynbergs, this is professional service you offer and we will definitely visit again to experience your extreme hospitality.

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Dankie vir die tyd wat julle geneem het om die ervaring te beskryf. Julle is altyd welkom op Ganora.
Groete vanuit die Karoo,
Hester

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Hans U - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hans U

Pragtige verblyf naby aan Nieu-Bethesda!

Ons het baie lekker by Ganora Guest Farm & Excursion gebly. Die ligging van die plaas is verskriklik mooi, maar mens is nog steeds vinnig in Nieu-Bethesda. Tannie Hester is baie gasvry en hulpvaardig. Die fossiele is definitief ook 'n besoek werd!

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Splendid accommodation close to Nieu-Bethesda!

We had a wonderful stay at Ganora Guest Farm & Excursion. The location of the farm is beautiful but we still quickly went to New Bethesda. Auntie Hester is very hospitable and helpful. The fossils are definitely worth a visit!

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So bly om te hoor dat julle julle verblyf hier geniet het veral saam met die fossiele. Hoop om julle weer in toekoms te kan verwelkom op Ganora.
Dan kan julle miskien ander toere ook doen.
Groete,
Hester

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Lou P - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lou P
With partner

Oase in die boendoe.

'n Ware oase in die boendoe. Gruwelike paaie soontoe (van Nieu-Bethesda se kant af in elk geval), maar die moeite werd. Netjiese en gerieflike kamers (met verwarmers en warmkomberse nogal!); lekker kuierkos in 'n gerestoureerde huis uit die 1820 Setlaars se tyd, mens voel sommer tuis. Ons het net oorgebly om Nieu-Bethesda se Uilhuis van ons kluitklaplys af te tik; maar wil regtig terugkom vir die heerlike verblyf, staproetes, fossiele, Boesmantekeninge, bergfietsroetes ensovoorts.

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Oasis in the bush.

An oasis in the bush. Terrible roads (from Nieu-Bethesda's side anyway) but worth it. Neat and comfortable rooms (with heaters and electric blankets!); delicious food in a restored house from the time of the 1820 Settlers, you feel at home. We just stayed there because we wanted to get Nieu-Bethesda's Owl House from our bucket list; but we returned for the wonderful accommodation, walking trails, fossils, rock art, mountain biking trails and more.

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Baie dankie vir die terugvoer. So bly om te hoor ons gaan julle in die toekoms weer sien om die dinge te beleef wat Ganora bied.

Vriendelike groete vanuit die Karoo.
Hester

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Derick C - Jun 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Derick C
Family with young children

Fantastiese plaasverblyf met vriendelike mense.

Dit was 'n regte vreugde om deur JP op Ganora ontvang te word. Ons was altyd vriendelik behandel en die personeel is almal hoflik en professioneel. Om op 'n werkende plaas te wees en alles te ervaar is 'n voorreg.

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Fantastic farm stay with friendly hosts.

What a joy to be received by JP in Ganora. We were kindly treated all through our stay and the staff are all courteous and professional. Such a privilege to be on, and experience, a working farm.

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Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions 's response

Baie dankie dat julle kom kuier het. Jammer ek self was nie hier nie en dat net JP die voorreg gehad het om julle te ontmoet. Hoop ek sal 'n volgende keer kan.
Groete,
Hester

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André N - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
André N
Family with young children

Fabulous hospitality on a working farm. Regret not staying longer.

Awesome location with plenty attractions and sightseeing. I must do!

Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions 's response

Thank you for visiting Ganora. I am glad you and your family enjoyed the farm experience.
I hope to see you sometime in the future again.
Kind regards,
Hester

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Francois G - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Francois G
Family with teenagers

Nice farm stay, good food and company.

Rooms were comfortable and clean. Food great value. Fantastic scenery and great service.

Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions 's response

Thanks so much for taking the time to write the review. Good to hear that you enjoyed your stay.

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Jana V - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Jana V
Family with young children

Heerlike ervaring met ons kinders.

Kinders het op ons aankoms geleentheid gehad om die lammertjies melk te gee. Was baie spesiaal! Het ook lekker geëet en in die swembad geswem. Die kamer was pragtig netjies. Almal by die plaas was vriendelik.

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Lovely experience with our kids.

Children had an opportunity on arrival to give the lambs milk. Was very special! Delicious meals and had a nice swim in the swimming pool. The room was beautifully neat. Everyone on the farm is friendly.

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Ek is bly julle het by ons kom kuier. Die lammertjies geniet die kinders net so veel!
Vriendelike groete
Hester

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Waldo M - Jan 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Waldo M
With partner

We really enjoyed our stay at Ganora.

Our hosts, Hester, JP and Pat went out of their way to make us feel at home. The peace and quiet of the Karoo is really tangible at Ganora. The beautiful pool was also a very welcome relief. We will definitely advise people to visit Ganora and make use of your Travelground services.

Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions 's response

It is so good to hear how you enjoyed Ganora. Hope to see you some time in the future again.
kind regards,
Hester

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Linda K - Mar 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Linda K
Family with young children

Juweeltjie weggesteek in die Karoo.

Dis eintlik 'n sonde om net een nag oor te bly. Vriendelike ontvangs - heerlik gekuier op die plaas. Enige kind wat dinge wil ontdek se droom!

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Little gem hidden in the Karoo.

It's actually a sin to stay just one night. Friendly reception - great time on the farm. Any child who wants to discover things is a dream!

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Dankie dat julle kom kuier het in die Karoo! Ons hoop julle bring die kinders weer!

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Cheryldene E - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Cheryldene E
Family with young children

Absoluut fantasties.

Mooiste plaas en ongelooglike gasvryheid! Het elke oomblik geniet.

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Absolutely fantastic.

Most beautiful farm and unbelievable hospitality! Enjoyed every moment.

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Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions 's response

Dankie dat julle kom kuier het. Ek hoop om julle weer eendag op Ganora te kan verwelkom.
Groete
Hester

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Rene V - Mar 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Rene V
Family with young children

Warm and welcoming after a long day of travel and in a beautiful setting, really worthwhile!

Just lovely! Beautiful setting, warm and friendly! We only stayed one night, but could easily have stayed a night or two extra to go walking and exploring!

Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions 's response

Thanks for your visit to Ganora. Hope we see you a next time to do more exploring and walking on the farm.

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Ben V - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Ben V
With partner

Dit was lekker en stil in die natuur.

Dit skep 'n lekker plaasatmosfeer. Het die stilte en mooi sterrehemel en skoon lug geniet.

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It was nice and quiet in nature.

There is a nice farm atmosphere. Really enjoyed the silence, great starry skies and clean air.

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Dankie Ben vir die kuiertjie. Jammer ek self was nie hier nie. Ek hoop my JP en Hector hulle het mooi na julle gekyk. Hoop ons sal 'n volgende keer kan ontmoet.

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Leon V - Mar 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Leon V
With partner

Ganora, a country destination.

Ganora is appealing as a destination that provides access to the area and is in close proximity to both Nieu Bethesda and Graaff-Reinet.

Jack V - Feb 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jack V
With partner

'n Ervaring soos min!

Sien gerus die sterre.

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An experience like few!

Feel free to see the stars.

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Marita N - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marita N
Family with young children

'n Heerlike rus ervaring na 'n lang dag se reis.

Ganora was puik! Ek sal dit aanbeveel vir enige persoon wat 'n rustige oornagplek soek op pad Kaap toe. Ek sal graag langer wou bly om die staproetes op die plaas en die fossielepraatjie te kon ervaar. Ek hoop om weer daar tuis te kan gaan.

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A wonderful rest experience after a long day's travel.

Ganora was great! I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet place to stay on their way to the Cape. I would like to stay longer to experience the hiking trails on the farm and the fossil talk. I hope to be able to go home there again.

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Mariecel V - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Mariecel V
With partner

Rustig.

Kamers baie ruim en gemaklik. Tuin pragtig. Omgewing is beeldskoon. Uitstekende oornagplek indien jy op reis is van die noorde na die Oos-Kaap.

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Restful.

Rooms very spacious and comfortable. Garden beautiful. Environment is picturesque. Excellent place to stay if you are traveling from the north to the Eastern Cape.

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Christo S - Aug 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christo S
With partner

Beautiful environment and friendly owners

Well received - clean rooms - highly recommended for outdoor trips!

Charl D - Jun 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charl D

To be recommended

An excellent place.

Josi F - Sep 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Josi F
With friends

Time at Ganora was too short.

It is somewhere to stay longer, walk further, clear the mind & leave refreshed.

Elna E - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elna E
With partner

Kan dit beslis aanbeveel!

Heerlik stil en rustig. Hoop regtig ons kan weer daar oorbly.

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Can definitely recommend it!

Wonderfully quiet and peaceful. Really hope we can stay there again.

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Roy K - Sep 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Roy K
With partner

Uitstekend!

Gasvry, vriendelik en gesellig. Heerlike aandete en ontbyt. Goed toegeruste verblyf. Die privaat fossielversameling moet gesien word - dis uitstekend deur die gasheer verduidelik. Ons wil weer teruggaan om daar te gaan stap en self fossiele in die veld te sien.

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Outstanding!

Hospitable, friendly and sociable. Delicious dinner and breakfast. Well equipped accommodation. The private fossil collection is a must see - it's excellently explained by the host. We want to go back again to walk there and see fossils in the field for ourselves.

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Yzelle V - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yzelle V
With partner

Meer as tevrede. Gasvrye mense.

Uitstekende oornagfasiliteite. Sal graag wil terugkeer om langer te bly op die plaas.

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More than satisfied. Hospitable people.

Excellent overnight facilities. Would love to return to stay longer on the farm.

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Gregory Y - Apr 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Gregory Y
Large group

Stunningly beautiful location

We will definitely be coming back. Will definitely spend more time next time round. Baie dankie Hester, JP en Renier vir julle gasvryheid.

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Stunningly beautiful location

We will definitely be coming back. Will definitely spend more time next time round. Thank you very much Hester, JP and Renier for your hospitality.

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Elmarie - Apr 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Elmarie
Family with young children

Gerieflik en lekker op die plaas

Goeie diens, gerieflike kamers. Dankie aan JP wat na donker nog bereid was om die museum oop te maak en 'n aanbieding oor die fosiele te doen.

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Comfortable and nice on the farm

Good service, comfortable rooms. Thanks to JP who was still willing to open the museum after dark and do a presentation about the fossils.

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John P - May 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
John P
With partner

Gracious, friendly and well-informed hosts, good food and most comfortable accommodation.

We came to see the Owl House and the Fossil Museum in particular, and found the host of Ganore Guest Farm had his own fossil collection and could give us an expert talk on the subject. Guests had dinner together and shared experiences and thoughts with the hostess who was so very ready to answer questions and be of help. We were offered a bigger room than we were first booked for and it was most comfortable and spacious with the largest bed we've ever slept in. Though a few kilometers out of town, the distance gave us perspective on this isolated hamlet we came to visit.

Antoinette G - Jul 2011
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Antoinette G
Individual traveller

Rustig en stil en mooi

Ek sal weer trug kom.

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Peaceful and quiet and beautiful

I will come back again.

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  • Address: Ganora Farm, Nieu-Bethesda, 6286, Eastern Cape
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