They had the pleasure of staying at Rogge Cloof Estate, which has a rich history dating back over 250 years and today has a strong focus on eco-living.
Located in an area of extreme conditions and limited resources, eco-living was a natural progression and necessity. It’s isolated location and setting, surrounded by expansive plains with beautiful views of the sky, makes it the ideal place to enjoy the peace and tranquility of nature.
Fossil field outings, a Salpeterkop volcano hike, and fat bike cycling are some of the activities on offer. There are also a large variety of wild animals in the area, including cheetahs, and Grant and Ambel had the rare opportunity to have an up close encounter with one being rehabilitated on the premises.
“That was such an amazing experience. We were in the cage with a cheetah but it was there for rehabilitation. It’s not a petting zoo or about keeping the cheetah in an enclosure, but it’s about rehabilitating the cheetah in this natural environment,” comments Grant.