Kestrel Yurt | Southern Yurts

The space

Kestrel Yurt sleeps two adults (and an optional two children) on the beautiful Diepklowe Nature Reserve, just 90 minutes (100km) from Cape Town. It offers a unique luxury glamping opportunity that will suit a full range of getaway requirements - whether you’re looking for a quick midweek escape (wifi available at all our accommodation), or a secluded and romantic space for two.

Book Kestrel and neighbouring site Malachite to accommodate up to eight people. The site boasts a private wood-fired hot tub and good wifi (with UPS), cargo hammock, and wood fired pizza oven. Southern Yurts accommodation is self-catering, but food baskets are available to order for those that would prefer catered options. Guests can also bring their fur friends, as all accommodations are pet friendly too!

Things to know

*Please note that the amenities may differ, depending on what accommodation is booked.
*Pet friendly on request
*Whilst Southern Yurts accommodation is self-catering, Sundowner Baskets, Dinner Baskets and Breakfast Baskets can be arranged - please contact us for more information on what the basket contains when you book.

Neighborhood

Southern Yurts is located on Diepklowe Nature Reserve, which is also home to Porcupine Hills Guest Farm - a small olive growing operation and nature conservancy. Guests staying at Forest View Yurt are situated in the conservancy and have full access to the farm during their stay. The farm itself has a range of activities, including marked and mapped hiking trails, trail running, bird watching (bird books and binoculars provided), and a small farm dam with a canoe and kayak. Fishing (catch and release) is also available at the farm dam, and fishing rods and gear can be rented by prior arrangement. If you’d like to explore the surrounding area, activities such as wine tasting, zip lining, horse-riding, farmer’s markets, and more, are all within a 30 minute drive.

* Pet friendly on request
* Small children <2 years of age are free of charge unless additional linen needs to be provided
* No smoking inside any tent or cabin (strictly - an additional cleaning fee will be charged
* Damages must please be reported/replaced
* Fire safety is guest responsibility and liability