June 2026
A stroll among rocks, fynbos and a river
If you want to see how beautiful a sunny winter day on a farm in South Africa looks, join us for a walk at Suikerbossie Guest Farm. Even though it was bitterly cold during the nights and early mornings (click here), the sun finally came out, which meant we could spend two blissful hours wandering around in nature.
Farm road on Suikerbossie Guest Farm
We followed the road back that we had driven to our camp site the previous day. This road took us past three cute donkeys (who weren’t shy about coming up to greet us at the fence), beautiful fynbos, as well as the orchards that are currently wearing their winter coats.
Signage to the river camps
Donkeys on their way to greet us at the fence
Aren’t they lovely?
Fynbos
Fynbos – close buds and open flowers
Orchard in winter
The farm has a beautiful mountain backdrop
As in quite a few of our previous posts about the Cederberg, you will remember that these mountains are known for their stunning rock formations. The formations are primarily composed of sandstone and are shaped by the geological processes of erosion, sedimentation, and tectonic activity.
The Cederberg
Rock formations
The Cederberg is a World Heritage Site and the Fynbos biome (*) is a vital part of this region’s biodiversity.
(*) The term ‘fynbos’ comes from Afrikaans, meaning ‘fine bush’ and is referring to the thin, needle-like leaves of many of its plants.
Fynbos on Suikerbossie Guest Farm
Earlier, we read on Suikerbossie Guest Farm’s website about one of their camp sites that is located near a waterfall and decided to walk there to see what it looks like.
Walking towards Waterfall Camp
We were pleasantly surprised by this camp site. It’s not near any of the other camp sites and there really is a waterfall with a pool – which I’m sure is a big attraction during the summer.
Waterfall Camp
There is a thatched gazebo with a kitchen and also beds (two beds are in a room and the other four beds in the open area). The bathroom is very unique – both the shower and toilet are decorated with rocks and plants.
Kitchen and beds
Ablution facilities
Colourful tree on the camp site
The waterfall is at the back of the gazebo and the water is falling down a 5-meter cliff into a pool, which is 3-5 meters deep – imagine sleeping next to this waterfall.
Waterfall and pool at the camp site
Small pools on the rocks above the waterfall
This camp site is suitable for a maximum of 20 campers. There’s enough space to set up tents and you also have the extra 6 beds under the thatched gazebo. It’s definitely a camp site we can keep in mind when we want to go camping with all our friends in the summer.
Downstream from the waterfall
We decided to slowly walk back to our own camp site and took a path along the river.
Making our way back to our camp site
On the other side of the river, we could see a few small houses. They are built into the mountains in such a way that they almost blend in with the surroundings. I’m not sure if these also belongs to Suikerbossie Guest Farm, but what a wonderful place to relax in nature.
Small house built into the mountains
It was great to sit next to the river for a while and listen to the gentle babbling of the water and also the many birds chirping among the reeds.
River at Suikerbossie Guest Farm
Tranquility at the river
Another house on the other side of the river
There was another camp site by the river. We’re also not sure if this camp site belongs to Suikerbossie Guest Farm, but what a perfect spot to pitch your tent in the summer.
Camp site at the river
After we enjoyed the views at the river, we decided it was time for a cold drink at our camp site – the sun was now shining on our backs and it’s hard to believe how cold it was just a few hours ago.
Last look at the river
We walked past lots of fynbos again – it smells so nice and we can’t help but stop every time and admire these unique plants and flowers.
The tiny flowers have now opened under the warm sun
Unique fynbos flowers
Back at our camp site, I grabbed cold drinks from the fridge. We sat on our camping chairs, content and wrapped in the splendour of nature.
At our camp site and time for a cold drink after our hike
I think this is a reminder that sometimes the simplest pauses in life are the most perfect.
Wet and Dusty Roads 
It’s a beautiful setting, Corna. So, does ‘fynbos’ refer to a variety of these small bushes or just a specific kind of flower? I can certainly see the attraction xx
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If I can quote a paragraph from a brochure I have here at home: “The word ‘Fynbos’ refers not to a single plant but to all the plants/flowers associated with the mountains of South Africa’s Cape region”. For example, the beautiful Protea that I so often show in our posts when we go hiking is classified as ‘Fynbos’. I think the owners of Suikerbossie Guest Farm must be very happy to be surrounded by so much beauty – I definitely would be!
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That’s what I thought it meant xx
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The waterfall is lovely and I can see myself swimming in that pool. Just nice sometime to go slow and enjoy the beauty of nature.
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I agree – in the summer it can get very hot in this part of the country and then that waterfall will be a welcome place to spend some time! It was a delightful stroll through nature, and we are usually rewarded with the little things we don’t always look out for, right?
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A gorgeous spot to relax in nature and switch off from the crazy world. And the fynbos is so beautiful.
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You forget what’s going on in the world when you walk around here, that’s for sure. Yes, the fynbos isn’t just beautiful, it also has a lovely smell – I always say it’s the smell of winter in the Western Cape 😉.
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A lovely walk in a beautiful mountain setting! I was curious about the term fynbos but I just read your answer to Jo while explains it very well 🙂
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Now that I think about it, it was actually more of a stroll than a hike/walk but being among the mountains (and experiencing the unique smell of fynbos) is a wonderful way to relax and enjoy nature.
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What a very lovely site! Yes, I can imagine camping near the waterfall and I would have to introduce myself to those donkeys, The fynbos are beautiful and I’m sure I would love their scent. I think to enjoy all your have in South Africa, you need to enjoy camping, considering the man, many wonderful photos you have shared!
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I think that camp site next to the waterfall is really popular in the summer, but what an awesome spot! It’s hard to describe the smell of fynbos because it’s so unique – it’s a sweet scent and smells like the field 😉. You’re absolutely right, Carolyn, camping is probably the best way to explore South Africa (and also the cheapest). Yeah, for loving camping so much!!
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Lovely post, Corna, and your photos have beautifully captured the rugged landscape. Fynbos are delicately beautiful, and the donkeys; what a wonderful greeting! As we’re currently enduring the heatwave in France, winter is sounding perfect.
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Hehe, it’s ironic how you want a bit of cold and I wouldn’t mind the heat … ok, but maybe not a heatwave 😉. It was a surprise to see the donkeys (and that they didn’t hesitate to come closer to us). Fynbos to me is synonymous with the mountains and winter – these flowers may look very delicate, but they are actually quite hardy and can tolerate various weather conditions. Just love them! Thanks Tricia.
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It’s so picturesque, I love the beautiful little waterfall. And how cool is the shower and toilet with the rocks and plants in, I’ve never seen anything like that before!
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It can get really hot between the mountains during summer, and I guess that waterfall campsite is then a very popular place! Speaking of the shower and toilet – we also saw an outdoor shower (surrounded by rocks) at the back of the ablution facilities … imagine how nice that would be in the summer 😁. Like you said Hannah, it’s a beautiful place and deserves a second visit (in the summer).
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You certainly have found a gem of a spot in the Cedarberg. The waterfall campsite looks amazing and definitely a wonderful place for a group camping trip.
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There are so many beautiful camping spots in the Cederberg – I don’t think we’ll ever get to them all! Suikerbossie is definitely one of the prettiest, and you’re right, that waterfall campsite calls for a visit in the summer with our friends 😉.
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The Guest Farm is located in a beautiful setting Corna and I adored seeing the donkeys. Hope you are now fully recovered!
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Absolutely, Suikerbossie Guest Farm couldn’t have been in a better location … between the mountains, river, and lovely fynbos. Seeing the donkeys was a big surprise (and also because they didn’t hesitate to come right up to us). Yes, my back is much better now. I’m still careful with how I move, but I’m thankful that I’ve almost fully recovered. Thanks, Marion.
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Such a beautiful area, I wo Der what bitterly cold means to you. 😊 Maggie
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Hehe 😁 … cold is 15°C/59°F and bitterly cold 10°C/50°F. Yes, I’m not made for the winters in the Northern Hemisphere!
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Die rus en vrede straal uit jou fotos uit, Corna. Dis SO mooi daar.
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Baie dankie, Una. Ek is bly dis die gevoel wat jy uit ons foto’s kry. Want dis presies soos dit daar by Suikerbossie is 😊.
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I always love to see your photos of Fynbos, it’s such a beautiful flower! This looks like a lovely place to hike and explore.
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I’m glad you also enjoy the Fynbos, Diana. It’s such beautiful and unique flowers. I just wish I could also convey the smell. The best way to describe is that it’s a mix of sweet and aromatic with earthy undertones – for me, this is the smell of nature while hiking in the Western Cape mountains.
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Looks like such a lovely walk to enjoy the scenery. Those flowers are so pretty. The waterfall campsite seems pretty amazing. I couldn’t agree more with your last line about how sometimes it’s the simplest pauses in life that are the most perfect. A good reminder to just slow down and enjoy it.
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The fynbos is such unique flowers and plants – it’s definitely a favourite to see on hikes. Yes, that waterfall campsite calls for a visit (in the summer, of course 😉). I think as we get older, we learn to do things more slowly (and maybe also if you have a little one)!
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