(extracts from Visitors Book at Reception, Guest Feedback Forms & Feedback via e-mail)

Jun 2014 – Nicolaas (Nicol) Faasen, Kuils River:  “A real gem with wonders for body and soul. Thank you for your hospitality and neat, clean facilities.”

May 2014 – Herman & Mandy Kriel, Tulbach:  “We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Thank you!”

Apr 2014 – Wamback family, Cape Town:  “Beautiful nature, peaceful and unspoilt. We thoroughly enjoyed it, feel rested and ready to face city life again. You’ll definitely see us again.”

Apr 2014 – Schalk & Hannah Engelbrecht, Cape Town:  “Rested and enjoyed the clean fresh air. Accommodaton clean and well-equipped.”

Mar 2014 – Pete & Anie Prentice, Cape Town:  “A glorious weekend break, spectacular scenery, immaculately clean accommodation.”

Mar 2014 – Piet & Ronni van der Byl, Cape Town:  “Such a wonderful place to recharge our batteries and fill our souls.”

Mar 2014 – Jacques & Nelmarie Louw, Stellenbosch:  “The environment is beautiful and peaceful, great for a weekend breakaway.”

Mar 2014 – Casper & Stoffie Badenhorst, Irene, Pretoria:  “A memorable and relaxing 2 nights, the natural beauty is unique and it was a great experience to drive through this paradise.”

Mar 2014 – Sipho Khumalo, Johannesburg:  “A lovely retreat, I hope to come back soon with the family.”

Feb 2014 – Jim Juvik, Hawaii:  “Beautiful vistas! A great conservation effort – we will be back to find the tortoises!”

Feb 2014 – George, Nita & Nicolene Swanepoel, Johannesburg:  “Great accommodation, awesome views, beautiful flora & fauna, interesting historic buildings & great hospitality.”

Jan 2014 – Herman Kruger, Paarl:  “Hearty reception and a wonderful time spent here – as always. We return home refreshed.”

Jan 2014 – De Wet van der Merwe, Hout Bay:  “Fantastic place, we’ll see you again.”

Jan 2014 – Herr Volker & daughter Katarina, Cape Town:  “We had a wonderful stay. Clean apartment, good information and excellent  directions. Thank you very much!”

 Jan 2014 – Hein & Susan Bock, Penhill:  “We discovered a piece of paradise – will definitely visit again.”

Jan 2014 – Richard Cammell & family, Cape Town:  “We loved it – the  e-booking system, the peace, the information booklet.”

Jan 2014 – Martin Bergstrom & family, Stockholm, Sweden:  “Thanks for a nice stay, pretty birds new on our birding list, great area, good information & comfortable apartment.”

Dec 2013 – Adriaan & Annelize Louw, Cape Town:  “Peace, tranquility and friendliness. We’ll certainly be back.”

Dec 2013 – Heinie & Sophia Buys, Somerset West:  “Wonderful nature, great hikes, comfortable stay. Thank you for the friendliness & hospitality.”

Dec 2013 – Alta & Petru Landman & Marius Lerm, Pretoria:  “Thank you for a pleasant visit in the peaceful environment.”

Dec 2013 – Matt & Zelda Tranter, Australia / David & Judith Tranter, UK:  “Thank you for a great stay. It’s so easy to want to stay longer.”

Nov 2013 – Pieter & Verencia Benade, Namaqualand:  “Great to meet a host who really cares: Good reception & discussions, but also the whole set-up. The Guest Information is the best we have come across. The place is beautiful and we will recommend it.”

Nov 2013 – Frankie Nicklin (child who wrote on behalf of the Nicklin family), Sydney, Australia:  “Thank you for letting us stay and share. I loved the landscape. You’re so lucky to live in a wonderful place. I was so happy to be able to have a braai – the last time I had a braai was many weeks ago. It is so peaceful. The birds tweeting. The plants are so beautiful. I wish I could live here forever. It felt so nice being here. It was so cool to learn all about snakes.”

Oct 2013 – Marius & Bessie Smit, Malmesbury:  “Thank you for an unforgettable experience. We will certainly be back. Greetings to the Spectacled Dormouse.”

Sep 2013 – Hans & Anscha Zietsman, Stellenbosch:  “We relaxed and explored the environment. The peacefulness was most pleasant and we appreciated the hospitality. A wonderful environment under excellent management.”

Sep 2013 – Hans Zerwick, Somerset West:  “A wonderful experience of freedom – nature and everything associated with it was food for the soul. Thanks.”

Jun 2011 – Wessels & Petra Crouse, Melbourne, Australia:  “A wonderful place and wonderful hospitality”

May 2011 – Ada Hirner, Cape Town:  “The silence and unspoilt nature is awesome – a great breakaway from city life with great comforts in the bush”

Apr 2011 – Nicola Bergh & Tony Verboom, Cape Town:  “What a wonderful place – and accommodation. Thank you for both the indoors and the outdoors”

Mar 2011 – Frank & Doreen Farmery, southern France:  “We have found it a most enjoyable and educational visit”

Feb 2011 – Georgine Pheiffer & Lisa Dauermann, Cape Town:  “The peacefulness is stunning and our batteries are recharged”

Jan 2011 – Philip Meyer & Grace Lam, Hong Kong:  “Thanks for your hospitality & the most wonderful mountain drive”

Dec 2010 – Patrick & Ali, Cape Town:  “What a haven of peace! Beautiful accommodation and even better hospitality”

Nov 2010 – Philip & Phyllis Allen:  “Really superb in every respect”

Oct 2010 – Duncan Miller, Cape Town:  “Thank you for a most enjoyable stay in a beautiful place”

Sep 2010 – Lesley I’Ons & Christine Cassar, Plumstead:  “One has to experience it to understand how this amazing space affects one”

Aug 2010 – Karel, Michelle & Jenny van den Oewer, Cape Town:  “What a beautiful, peaceful place – while we were here the rest of the world ceased to exist”

Jul 2010 – Willie & Martie Steyn, Richards Bay:  “Thanks for your hospitality and for sharing this beautiful environment with us”

Jun 2010 – Ketsi & Tshepo Shai, Johannesburg:  “This embodies the hidden but intrinsic beauty of South Africa – hospitality was great”

Jun 2010 – Cornel Karsten, Cape Town:  “Beautiful, peaceful and soulful experience – will definitely be back”

May 2010 – Hugo Lambrechts, Manila, Phillipines:  “Great to be in the Karoo – peace, silence, blue skies, beautiful veld & awesome mountains”

Apr 2010 – George Schutte & Hendrik Visser, Riversdale:  “Great visit, peaceful, beautiful – just what we needed”

Feb 2010 – Mark Kozhanow, Cape Town:  “Thank you very much for your hospitality – it was a wonderful 3-day stay”

Jan 2010 – Hester Bester, Modimolle:  “The most awesome mountains, beautiful nature, friendly ghost, blue moon, brightest stars and peacefulness”

Jan 2010 – Mark Nixon, London:  “What a wonderful place – not looking forward to going back to cold London”

Dec 2009 – Willie & Ria Viljoen, Gauteng:  “Thanks for a pleasant overnight stay and the privilege of exploring the wonderful environment”

Nov 2009 – Hubert & Elmarie Stegmann, Durbanville:  “Thanks for the wonderful hospitality – we enjoyed the peacefulness – the natural beauty is magical”

Oct 2009 – Winston & Joan Lewis, Port Elizabeth:  “Thanks for the great time we had here and for sharing your knowledge about the area and its history with us”

Oct 2009 – Theo, Sanet & Adeo Breet, Groot Brak:  “Words can’t actually describe the great enjoyment of having been here”

Sep 2009 – Dawie Louw & Bets Johnson, Cape Town & Pretoria:  “This beautiful place is like ‘Oros’ for the soul reflecting love and peace”

Aug 2009 – Linda Woolsten, London, UK:  “This is a piece of heaven on earth – such beauty, peace and stunning scenery – thank you for your hospitality”

Jul 2009 – Mark & Ellinor Wilson, Cape Town:  “Wonderful accommodation, scenic surroundings, great hospitality – what more can one desire”

Jun 2009 – Nic Wiltshire & group, Cape Town:  “We were blown away with your hospitality – and what an amazing place”

May 2009 – Tobie & Lenie Botha, Ladismith:  “The natural beauty, silence & peacefulness is food for the soul – your hospitality, helpfulness, facilities & service levels are of high standard – keep it up”

Apr 2009 – Grace Lam, Hong Kong:  “Unforgettable – everything I experienced here are not things I can experience anywhere else in the world”

Apr 2009 – Danie, Tanya, Christi & Daniel Liebenberg, Durbanville:  “As always it couldn’t be better – hope to see you again soon”

Feb 2009 – Hein & Bettie Rust; Rob & Nelie Seaborne:  “Thanks for the privilege to share your beautiful place – wonderful beds & everything one needs”

Jan 2009 – Mark & Daphne, Cape Town:  “Your hospitality seems to know no boundaries. The peace & quiet here cannot be enjoyed anywhere else”

Dec 2008 – Michael & Thea Rutherford, Cape Town:  “We had a wonderful relaxing stay – thank you very much”

Dec 2008 – Marion da Silva, Sandbaai:  “I’ll definitely be back for more – thanks for your generous hospitality”

Nov 2008 – Monnica Lundt, Cape Town:  “Peace, tranquillity and unforgettable hospitality”

Nov 2008 – Theo & Phia Crouse, Frazerburg:  “Thanks for a wonderful weekend, the 4×4 trails and the interesting facts on the reserve”

Nov 2008 – Cassie Steenkamp & Cornelia Naude, Cape Town:  “A great weekend, magnificent trails and interesting information about the reserve”

Nov 2008 – Liana, Reinert, Louise & Helgaard, Montagu & Cape Town:  “Fantastic and awesome.  Thanks for the hospitality & the great 4×4 trail”

Oct 2008 – Anneke de Kock, Stellenbosch:  “Thanks for sharing your kingdom.  May you enjoy the birdsong for a long time to come”

Oct 2008 – Willem Hanekom, Citrusdal:  “A surprising variety of plant species, amazing mountains, total relaxation, great hospitality”

Oct 2008 – Jan, Anne-Lise & Marlene Vlok, Oudtshoorn:  “We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, it is a great privilege to be here.  Great hospitality”

Oct 2008 – Verna Lewis & Marinda Klaassen, Montagu:  “A wonderful weekend, great scenery, mystical sense of place, great hospitality”

Oct 2008 – Es Botha, Pretoria:  “What a privilege to be in these beautiful natural surroundings, thank you very much for a great weekend”

Sep 2008 – Chris & Annette Gaigher, George:  “What an unbelievable experience.  Thanks for sharing the Elandskloof heritage with us.  We had a wonderful long weekend in this special place steeped in atmosphere, character & historic mystery”

Aug 2008 – Shaun Cloete, Laingsburg:  “The area is something special and rich in history.  Thanks for your unconditional hospitality”

Aug 2008 – Babs Visser, Oudtshoorn:  “A most enjoyable visit, great to be able to have nature so close-up”

Jul 2008 – Danie, Tanya, Christi & Daniel Liebenberg, Durbanville:  “As always a wonderful stay, thank you very much”

Jun 2008 – Pieter Pieterse, Johannesburg:  “Thanks for a great visit.  Wishing you all the best with your development plans”

May 2008 – Chris Bester & Clive Feather, Milnerton:  “Thanks for another great weekend in paradise”

May 2008 – Paul Deveaux, Cape Town:  “Thanks for a super weekend and the warm hospitality.  Hope to keep up the annual visit”

May 2008 – Pierre & Bronwyn Hofmeyr, Strand:  “Thanks for a great visit & magnificent hospitality in this super nature reserve”

 Apr 2008 – Dirk & Magteld van der Westhuizen, Montagu:  “As usual, a most enjoyable visit”

 Apr 2008 – Abraham & Suzette Esterhuyse, Montagu:  “We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful nature reserve”

 Apr 2008 – Agnes Gee & Sharon Lekwene, DEA&DP, George:  “Thanks for showing us around, we have much better insight into your project now”

 Feb 2008 – Jacques van Eeden, Cape Town:  “Thanks for a most amazing time & the wonderful Land Rover experience”

 Feb 2008 – Dennis Walker & Gesant Classen, San Ramon, California, USA:  “Thank you so much for an enchanting 4 days that reminded us of all we miss about South Africa”

 Feb 2008 – Craig & Rhodian Irons, Queensland, Australia:  “Thanks for a most wonderful visit, it was a tremendous thrill to be shown around the reserve”

 Dec 2007 – Nico, Martie, Janno & Lani van Niekerk, George:  “Thanks for a wonderful 3 days and the privilege to criss-cross the reserve”

 Dec 2007 – Hettie Louw, George:  “Thank you for a great visit and great hospitality.  Wonderful to chill in the beautiful natural surroundings”

 Dec 2007 – Susan Jenkins & family, Cape Town:  “Oh, it was amazing.  Many thanks for your hospitality.  There is but one Elandskloof”

 Dec 2007 – Ernst & Elbe van Gooswillige & Hennie Le Roux, Paarl:  “Thanks for the opportunity to visit this beautiful reserve & for your hospitality”

 Dec 2007 – Gert Kruger, Cape Town:  “A most enjoyable visit on an unbelievably beautiful nature reserve”

 Dec 2007 – Jeanette Kruger, London, UK:  “What a wonderful place.  I enjoyed my visit thoroughly – just too short”

 Nov 2007 – John Roos & Jaques Vrey, Somerset West:  “Amazing place!  The Witteberg Private Nature Reserve night sky is awesome”

 Nov 2007 – Les & Judy McMahon, Darling:  “Wish we could stay longer.  What an idyllic place.  Perfect hospitality – thanks for your kindness”

 Nov 2007 – Leandra Giliomee, London, UK:  “The reserve’s beauty & the fabulous hospitality made my visit something to remember for a long time”

 Nov 2007 – Antoinette van den Berg, Somerset West:  “Wonderful hospitality, breathtakingly beautiful environment”

 Nov 2007 – Piet Klaasee, Durbanville:  “Great getaway, wonderful natural beauty, excellent hospitality”

Check out our photo album of guests on Facebook at

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150182071919424.332387.77552989423&type=3

A great story written by one of our guests can be read at

http://wildmedic.co.za/witteberg-private-nature-reserve-part-1/

Comments from guests who booked through our agents, SafariNow and RoomsForAfrica, can be seen at

 http://www.safarinow.com/go/witteberg

and

http://www.roomsforafrica.com/establishmentreviews.do?id=5367

(Page last updated 2014-06-06)