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Fairy Glen Nature Reserve

Fairey Glen Nature Reserve

Description

It is Africa's most southerly based Big Five Safari.  In addition to the Big Five the reserve also hosts other species including wildebeest, crocodile, giraffe, bontebok, hartebeest, zebra, springbok, klipspringer, oryx, nyala, steenbok, jackals, lynx, rhebok, baboon and others.  The two African elephants Klasseria and Letaba ± 20years of age were two of five elephants which escaped the Kruger National Park in 2005, and was relocated to Fairy Glen Game Reserve and successfully rehabilitated where after they were released to free roam the reserve. The reserve was home to elephants +/- 200 years ago.  The Reserve is set at the foot of the Brandwacht Mountains surrounded by Cape Fynbos vegetation, waterfalls, a Gary Player designed 18-hole golf course and a National Botanical Garden.  For the overnight guest Fairy Glen Game Reserve offers an indoor hot Roman bath, outdoor pool, restaurant, nature walks, birding, falconry safaris(seasonal), abseiling, fly fishing and many other attractions. Fairy Glen provides an unforgettable African Big Five Safari in a malaria-free environment which makes it the closest game reserve to Cape Town.

Fairy Glen was awarded best destination winner for exhibition excellence in the category GAME LODGES, B & B’s, Guest Houses, Hotels & Resorts. Fairy Glen is Cape Town's ONLY Big 5 Safari. 

It is Africa's most southerly based Big Five Safari.  In addition to the Big Five the reserve also hosts other species including wildebeest, crocodile, giraffe, bontebok, hartebeest, zebra, springbok, klipspringer, oryx, nyala, steenbok, jackals, lynx, rhebok, baboon and others.

The two African elephants Klasseria and Letaba ± 20years of age were two of five elephants which escaped the Kruger National Park in 2005, and was relocated to Fairy Glen Game Reserve and successfully rehabilitated where after they were released to free roam the reserve. The reserve was home to elephants +/- 200 years ago.

The African Big Five and a large variety of reintroduced game can be viewed in their natural habitat.'s

 

The Reserve is set at the foot of the Brandwacht Mountains surrounded by Cape Fynbos vegetation, waterfalls, a Gary Player designed 18-hole golf course, National Botanical Garden and a Sun International Casino.

 Fairy Glen provides an unforgettable African Big Five Safari in a malaria-free environment which makes it the Cape Town's ONLY Big 5 Game Reserve.

The stone Lapa is situated in the Brandwacht Mountains, on the Reserve and is operated by Outdoor Adventure School, that hosts team building events and other African altillery.

 Game information: Big 5(Elephant, Mountain Leopard, Buffalo, Lion and White Rhino), Giraffes, Crocodiles, Blue wildebeest, Zebra and a variety of buck species.

 

Fairy Glen is based in Worcester, which is the home to both the institute of the Deaf and Blind.  We are very proud supporters of both and are also one of the largest job creators, providing jobs to the previously disadvantaged community.

Fairy Glen is proud to be Cape Town's only Big 5 Game Reserve about one hours and 10 minutes from the mother City.

Fairy Glen Game Reserve hosts the BIG 5 and consists of a private and government conservancy of substancial size of fynbos and authentic animal species at the foot of the Brandwacht Mountains in the Brede River Valley. (6km from Worcester)

Pay a visit to the Khoi San Valley, about 6000 years old at Fairy Glen. (Documentary history available)

 

Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237

Attractions

  • Game drive
  • Nature walk

For the overnight guest Fairy Glen Game Reserve offers an outdoor pool, restaurant, nature walks, birding, falconry safaris(seasonal), abseiling, fly fishing and many other attractions.

Our outdoor pool is located conveniently next to the lodge and bar, a great place to retire after an exciting day in the wild

Relax at our bar, it is located in the lodge area of the reserve, a great place to have a quiet drink and reflect on you day.

  • GAME DRIVE TIMES: Morning Game Drive 09h00/ Afternoon Game Drive 14h00.
  • NATURE WALK TIMES: Afternoon Nature Walk 17h00.
  • ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES: Outdoor pool, hiking trails, curio shop, stone chapel, lapa, bar facilities, horseback safari.

 

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Facilities

CONFERENCE IN THE WILD

Fairy Glen Private Game Reserve offers the perfect setting for conferences.  This privately owned reserve has many opportunities for delegates to enter into the wild-spirit of a getaway conferencing. Excellent team building activities are on hand that offers relaxation and fun. Fairy Glen places your conference in a totally different environment, taking the day to day city life out of the equation and focuses your mind on the Authentic African Experience.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

  • White Board with whiteboard markers
  • Data Projector
  • TV, DVD player
  • Flipcharts
  • Should any additional equipment be required this may be ordered on your behalf and charged accordingly
  • U – Shape 30 pax
  • Classroom 60 pax
  • Cinema/ Theatre 80pax
  • Boardroom

OVERNIGHT CONFERENCE PACKAGE

The following is in included:

  • Morning tea/coffee break with confectionary
  • Buffet Lunch
  • Mid- afternoon tea/coffee break with confectionary
  • Buffet Dinner/Braai
  • Full use of conference facilities
  • Bed & Breakfast

FULL DAY CONFERENCE PACKAGE

The following is included:

  • Arrival tea/ coffee
  • Morning tea/coffee with confectionary
  • Buffet Lunch
  • Afternoon tea/coffee break with confectionary
  • Full use of Conference facilities

HALF DAY CONFERENCE PACKAGE

The following is included:

  • Arrival tea/ coffee
  • Mid- morning tea/coffee with confectionary –
  • Buffet Lunch

OR

Arrival drinks

  • Afternoon tea/coffee with confectionary
  • Buffet Dinner/Braai

Breakfast, lunch & dinner is served buffet style. The menu is mostly traditional for both vegetarian & Halaal friendly.

Fairy Glen Game Reserve has nine chalets in total:

 OLIFANT:

2pax
2 x Single Beds
Shower

 

 BOESMAN:

2pax
2 x Single beds
Shower

 

 ZEBRA:

4pax
1 x Double Bed
1 x Bunk Bed
Shower

 

 LUIPERD:

2pax
2 x Single Beds
Shower

 

 TARENTAAL:

2pax
1 x Double Bed
Shower

 

 SEWEJAARTJIE:

2pax
2 x Single Beds
Bath & shower

 

 VYGIE:

2pax
2 x Single Beds
Bath & shower

 

 BERGROSIE:

3pax
1 x Single bed
1 x Double Bed
Bath & shower

 

 PROTEA:

4pax
2 x Single Beds
1 x Bunk Bed
Bath & Shower

Chalets contain:
  • Kettle
  • Fridge
  • Cutlery
  • Table ware
  • 2 plate stove
  • Braai/BBQ
  • Air conditioned
  • TV
  • Microwave


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