Biddulphsberg Mountain Resort

Description

Senekal was established in 1877 and lies amidst the panoramic splendour of the Eastern Free State, on the main route (N5) between Bloemfontein and Durban. The town was named after Commandant FP Senekal and founded on the farm De Put. The magnificent Dutch Reformed Mother Church rests in the middle of the town, and is "protected" by fascinating prehistoric petrified tree trunks which were discovered in the area. Senekal, with its enviable climate, atmospheric scenery and majestic star studded nights, is situated only 25km from the renowned Willem Pretorius Nature Reserve.

Jan Cilliers, the Voortrekker pioneer and brother of the well known Sarel Cilliers, was the first owner of the farm Biddulphsberg. During 1950 the remains of Jan Cilliers, his wife and son was exhumed by his descendants and buried in the family graveyard.

Jacob Stephanus Erasmus, the ancestor of the current owner of Biddulphsberg, bought the farm Biddulphsberg on 27 December 1873.

LOCATION
Situated about 16km from Senekal at the foot of Biddulphsberg, this traditional South African resort offers a unique down-to-earth bushveld experience. This comfortable resort is tucked away on a game farm, set in unspoiled natural surroundings. The farmstyle units are surrounded by a variety of birds and small animals and guests can enjoy beautiful nature walks along with typical bushveld relaxation.
As a guest, you can indulge in the viewing of game from an open vehicle or enjoy the sunset at the edge of the mountain. Relaxing afternoons can be spent at the traditional farm pool/dam in a country setting. For energetic guests a 5-hour circle route-walking trail takes you around the mountain and through the game reserve.
Your comfortable unit is a 20km drive from Senekal with many historical attractions and a 120km scenic drive from Clarens, where you can explore interesting and unique curio shops, art galleries, restaurants and other attractions.

APARTMENT
In addition to a host of nearby scenic sights and activities, the comfortable rustic units will make sure that all your self-catering holiday needs are taken care of. The units provide all the basic requirements and you can also enjoy a social braai in the Lapa.
The resort comprises of two 2-bedroom units and a 3-bedroom unit with a variety of sleeping arrangements. There are also caravan and tent stands available.

Unit 1 is a 3-bedroom unit and sleeps a maximum of 5 people with 2 single beds in the first bedroom, a double bed in the second bedroom and 1 single bed in the sitting room.
Unit 2 is a 2-bedroom unit sleeps a maximum of 4 people with a double bed in the main bedroom and 2 single beds in the second bedroom. The second 2-bedroom unit and the 3-bedroom unit can be used together as a whole with a connecting door or as individual units each with separate entrances.
Unit 3 is a 2-bedroom unit and sleeps a maximum of 4 people with 2 single beds in both rooms.
There is no radio or TV in the units and almost no cellphone coverage. Your unit is cleaned every day.

Attractions

As a guest, you can indulge in the viewing of game from an open vehicle or enjoy the sunset at the edge of the mountain. Relaxing afternoons can be spent at the traditional farm pool/dam in a country setting. For energetic guests a 5-hour circle route-walking trail takes you around the mountain and through the game reserve. Your comfortable unit is a 20km drive from Senekal with many historical attractions and a 120km scenic drive from Clarens, where you can explore interesting and unique curio shops, art galleries, restaurants and other attractions.

All the birds, mammals and reptiles named below are present at the Biddulphsberg Resort.

• Birds


• Mammals


• Reptiles

(Click here if you want to see photos of several of the wild animals that are present at the Biddulphsberg Resort. Please keep in mind that this page will download slower because of the size and quantity of the photos.

Ref. no. in "Roberts' birds of Southern Africa" (1985)
Preliminary bird observations done by Mr Brian Barnes

Mammals

The following rules apply to all visitors:

• no one may drive on the private roads without permission
• litter or burning objects may not be thrown about
• no pets are allowed in the Biddulphsberg Resort
• no firearms may be taken into the Biddulphsberg Resort
• defacing of any objects is prohibited
• plants may not be picked, chopped or damaged
• animals may not be hunted, fed, molested or injured
• hiking is allowed only on the indicated trails
• fires may be made at the indicated places only

Game drives are available and an open truck can be requested for this purpose.
There is also a day walking trail, the Bergvaring walking trail, that can be followed.

Facilities

On-site Facilities: 3 self-catering units Lapa Swimming pool (farmstyle dam) Game farm Hunting safari's Birdwatching 5 hour walking trail 6 power points for caravans and tents Hot water ablution Shade for caravans and tents

On-site Facilities
Lapa
Swimming pool (farmstyle dam)
Game farm
Hunting safari's
Birdwatching
5 hour walking trail
6 power points for caravans and tents
Hot water ablution
Shade for caravans and tents

Facilities Nearby
Nearest town (Senekal) 16km
Nearest supermarket 16km
Medical facilities 16km
4 x 4 routes (Marquard) 65km
Mountain Biking routes (Marquard) 65km
Other walking trails (Marquard) 65km
Arizona Hunting Safari's 30km

Directions