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Galenia Estate, Klein Karoo | Timbuktu Travel
Klein Karoo

Galenia Estate

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About Galenia Estate

A rustic and sophisticated eco-estate along South Africa's beloved R62 route.
​Galenia sits on the gentle slopes at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains, amid 450 hectares of indigenous flora, and close to the town of Montagu. With its regal Cape Dutch facades, large porches and packed thatched roofs, the farm is very obviously a vestige of South Africa's history, but with a modern and contemporary edge. Set along the scenic R62, one of the South Africa's favourite road-tripping ambles, it makes an ideal stop-over on a longer Garden Route trip, or indeed as a destination in itself for enjoying the fruits of the country's heartland.
Klein Karoo , South Africa
From $180 per person/per night
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10 Rooms
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The property

Surveying the estate is the main house, which is, in fact, a renovated barn. Sophisticated and meticulously crafted, you wouldn't think it once housed livestock! The wide porches are aptly furnished for enjoying the vistas and a stunning swimming pool is planted just in front the house, with equally capital views. Inside are a series of lounges - one with an enormous fireplace, another with sunny glassed-in seating and dining areas - and there are a number of cosy nooks for tucking into.

The rooms

The ten guest cottages sit in five separate blocks and all have excellent views of the olive grove, lake, and endless Klein Karoo horizons. The thatched roofs, deep porches and log-burning fireplaces exude country charm and from the lovely en-suite bathrooms (complete with bare claw bathtub), double doors lead onto private patios. And despite their old-school aesthetics, they are very much up to date with wifi, tea and coffee facilities and a refrigerator.

Activities

Take your time to appreciate and indulge in the beauty of this magnificent farm. Galenia is about focusing on details, from studying the otherworldly fynbos flora to noticing the grassy and herbacous notes in an olive oil. Amble along the extensive networks of pathways which run throughout the farm, keeping your eyes peeled for duiker, klipspringer or Cape grysbok, and the abundant birdlife - sunbirds, Cape Sugar birds, Bokmakieries, and Karoo Scrub Robins to name a few. And of course, the four-course dinners at the restaurant are an affair to remember.
Why we love it

Why we love it

The food here isn't just delicious but essential to the entire Galenia experience. Sample the olive oil and tapenade of home-grown and processed fruits, accompanied by a glass wine from nearby Robertson, of course.
Insiders tip

Insiders Tip

You don't have to be a plant lover to appreciate the beauty of fynbos, South Africa's endemic kingdom with over 9,000 species, and this estate is a shining example.
Something to think about

Something to think about

Don't rush it. A full day at Galenia is required to savour its many phases from the stunning sunrises to magical sunsets.
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How to book Galenia Estate

How do I book Galenia Estate?

Galenia Estate can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Galenia Estate or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Galenia Estate?

Stays at Galenia Estate start from around $180 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Galenia Estate

South Africa

Klein Karoo & Surrounds

Out-of-time and off-the-map allure abound in this stretch of mountain-flanked semi-desert.