Cat Conservation Trust

South Africa enjoys seven species of indigenous wild cats. The big cats of Africa, like lions and cheetah, receive much focus and attention through tourism and the fact that they are more easily sighted than their smaller cousins. The small cats form an essential link in our ecosystem, but desperately require the same status as the larger cats.

The Cat Conservation Trust is a non-profit trust that aims to create public awareness of the plight of the small cats through research and education.

We get very little funding - In addition to some funds from the National Lotteries Commission, our public awareness campaign is rarely sponsored and only in small amounts by the Feline Conservation Federation, Rare Species Fund, Honda, Karoo Taxidermy and Taxidermy Africa.

We offer the following to our guests;

Cradock Game Farm Accommodation

Accommodation is offered on a B&B, self or fully catered basis by Karoo Pred-A-Tours and not the Cat Conservation Trust.

We can accommodate a maximum of 18 guests.

Please note that there is no cleaning service when self-catering. Please bear in mind that we are 60 km from the nearest town (and grocery store). There is no shop/grocery supplies on the premises, so please get your supplies BEFORE arrival here.

Our Lodge braai and bonfire area is situated near very old pear trees and you have great game viewing from there. Some of the Pear trees here are over 100 years old.

The swimming pool is situated next to the Rondavel complex.

Rondavels

There is a thatched rondavel complex which can sleep a maximum of seven people.

This has three en-suite bedrooms, two doubles and one with a double and a single bed. The rooms are very comfortable and fully furnished with all amenities ( hot and cold water, flush toilets, high pressure showers, warm beds, bedding, towels, soap, toilet paper, electric heaters).

The Rondavels are only for guests who also want meals as they do not have self catering facilities.

Bush Cottages

These 2 Bush Cottages are rustic, have an outside braai which can be moved under a verandah if there should be rain, strong wind or for shade. Skottel Gas braai available on request.

There is NO stove. There is a 2 plate hot plate, kettle, toaster, microwave and a bar fridge with a small freezer section.

Bush Cottages: one with double bed and 2 singles in the lounge & en suite bathroom.

The other Cottage has a room with 2 single beds, ensuite and lounge.

Both with all amenities (hot and cold water, flush toilets, high pressure showers, warm beds, bedding, towels, soap, toilet paper, electric heaters).

Please note that there is no cleaning service when self-catering.

For obvious reasons we do not want the heavy smell of meat frying etc inside the cottages and we request that you mainly use the outside braai facilities.

Lodge Room

This open plan self catering unit contains 2 single beds and 1 double bed with a kitchen area. Bathroom is en-suite with a rock shower, high pressure and toilet. This room is situated next to the lodge and is in the original "Wagenhuis" built in the late 1800's. We have kept all the original features.

The unit has a bar fridge, 2 plate hot plate, kettle, toaster, microwave and outside braai. With with all amenities (hot and cold water, flush toilets, high presure shower, warm beds, bedding, towels, soap, toilet paper, electric heaters).

Small Lodge Room

This single unit contains one single bed with en-suite bathroom with all amenities (hot and cold water, flush toilet, high pressure shower, warm bed, bedding, towels, soap, toilet paper, electric heater). It is situated next to the Family Lodge room. It does not have self catering facilities.

Cradock Game Drives, Wild Cats, Birdwatching

Game Drives

SPECIALITIES seen on Game Drives are: Aardwolf & Springhare (on most Night drives), sometimes Aardvark, Caracal & Genet (on Sunset & Night Drives/ Night Walks).

On our 3 440 hectare property near Cradock 20 antelope species, 29 small mammal and reptile species and over 200 bird species are present (checklists available). During our summer months (October to March) several migrant bird species are found here including the European Bee Eater and the White Stork.

The terrain is covered in Acacia trees, Karoo bush (which gives our Lamb its unique taste), various types of Aloes, and grasses such as tall Red grass ( Themeda ), Bushman grass, Finger grass and Aristida.

Please bring your own binoculars and remember to bring both warm and cool clothing. Maximum 6 - 7 people per game drive vehicle and walk. The game drives are done using double cab landcruisers so 3-4 guests will be inside the cab and 3 on the open back of the vehicle.

Day Game Drive

This can vary from 3 to 4 hours depending on your choice. Bring your own refreshments and snacks.

The cost is: R 600 per vehicle (seating six). The game drives are done using double cab landcruisers so 3-4 guests will be inside the cab and 3 on open back of vehicle.

Sunset Game Drive

Watch the spectacular Karoo sunset in the open veld while enjoying your sundowner. Duration approximately 1 to 2 hours.

Cost: R 400 per vehicle (seating six). Bring your own drinks. The game drives are done using double cab landcruisers so 3-4 guests will be inside the cab and 3 on open back of vehicle. This drive does not include drinks (alcohol or soft drinks) - please bring your own.

Night Game Drive or Night Walk with Spotlight ( Night walks get you very close to the night animals !! )
Duration of about 1 to 2 hours.

Cost: R 400 per vehicle (seating six) or R 300 per group for walk, max 7 on night walk. The game drives are done using double cab landcruisers so 3-4 guests will be inside the cab and 3 on open back of vehicle.

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