De Denne Guest House, Garden Route | Namibia Tours & Safaris

Halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth on Route 62 is De Denne, a working ostrich farm and country guest house. The Kellers are the 4th generation of Kellers to farm ostrich here. They also do a good line in alfalfa. They've got organic olive trees and a thriving veggie garden. De Denne is quiet, rural, and all in the gaze of the Swartberg Mountains.

Please note: Our review of this property has not yet been added. Watch this space. We're working on it.

As a tailor-made tour operator, we often have to get creative when designing your perfect itinerary.

For example, your travel consultant might add this property to your itinerary if:

Location is a significant factor
It offers a unique feature that will enhance your experience
This is a last-minute booking and room availability is limited
Cost is a factor and you'd rather splash out on another part of your trip
This is a newly opened or refurbished property that we have not inspected yet

When designing your custom itinerary we have much to consider not least of which is the value proposition of every product and service included in your quote. In all cases we strive to give you the best experience possible within your budget so please feel free to ask your travel consultant to share their reasons for including this property in your itinerary.

There are standard, garden, deluxe and family suites. All have views of the farmland, garden or mountains.

There are 2 standard rooms with queen size bed, ensuite and private veranda.

3 garden suites. One is close to the pool, the other two are nearer the main house. The views are over the mountains. There’s an open plan bedroom/lounge with an en-suite with shower and bath. The private veranda leads to the lawns.

9 deluxe ensuites with private verandas overlooking farmland. All individually decorated. Lots of wood, lots of rugs.

5 family rooms. Three are two bedroom, two bathroom. Two have fireplaces. King or twin beds, lounge area and large en-suites. The family rooms are near the swimming pool and the huge lawns where you can picnic.

Lodge Facilities

restaurant (owner Louise's passion - inspired by her grandmother)
main lounge area with comfy armchairs
complimentary local port
swimming pool

Room Facilities

2 standard rooms (queen size beds)
en suite bathrooms
air-conditioning
TV
WiFi
electric blankets in the winter
private veranda

3 garden suites - one is close to the pool, the other two are nearer the main house
en suite bathroom with shower and bath
air-conditioning
TV
WiFi
electric blankets in the winter
open plan bedroom/ lounge
private veranda leads to the lawns
views are over the mountains

9 deluxe rooms - all individually decorated. Lots of wood, lots of rugs.
en suite bathrooms
air-conditioning
TV
WiFi
electric blankets in the winter
private verandas overlooking farmland

5 family rooms - three are two bedroom, two bathroom.
king or twin beds
large en suite bathrooms
air-conditioning
TV
WiFi
electric blankets in the winter
lounge area
fireplaces (only in two units)
the family rooms are near the swimming pool and huge lawns where you can picnic

Activities

You can do an environmental and farm tour - with a qualified guide in an air con vehicle. You might get lucky and see ostrich chicks hatching. You will learn a lot about these birds - one kick can kill a lion.

There’s a Swartberg mountain wine tour you can also go bird watching, walking and experience a special star gazing tour.

The ‘sunrise meerkat tour’ just sounds too damn perfect to skip.

Cango Caves and the Highgate Ostrich Farm are nearby.

Check out Prince Albert, Mossel Bay, Calitzdrop (the Port capital) and Knysa.

Sustainability

Energy Efficiency

Waste Management

Sustainable Sourcing

Water Conservation

Community and Environment Benefit

Site and Building Impact

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