About this property
Essential Facilities: Pabala Private Nature Reserve in Hankey offers a garden and a family-friendly restaurant. Guests can enjoy an outdoor fireplace, seating area, and picnic spots. Free on-site private parking is available. Comfortable Accommodations: The farm stay features family rooms with mountain views, terraces, and balconies. Each unit includes a kitchenette, private bathroom, and amenities such as a refrigerator and microwave. Dining Experience: A continental breakfast with pancakes and cheese is served daily. The restaurant serves local and South African cuisines for lunch in a welcoming ambience. Activities and Attractions: Guests can enjoy hiking, visit nearby attractions like Hankey Golf Course (7 km) and Gamtoos River Mouth Reserve (23 km), and explore the surrounding nature. Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is 73 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sanet
Netherlands
“Beautifull place. Friendly host waited until we arrived. A long drive to tents, but worth it. Make sure to take your own food along for lunch or dinner, specially if you arrive late. Excellent breakfast in restaurant with beautifull view. Will...” - Samuel
United Kingdom
“Ettienne and Dean were very accommodating. Property had stunning views. The food included was really delicious.” - Gretchen
South Africa
“Lovely house - quiet and peaceful Hospitality by Etienne and Dean was exceptional and they went out of their way to make us comfortable and served us like royalty !” - Georgia
South Africa
“The facilities are beautiful! The pool was a real lifesaver in the hot weather!” - Chantelle
South Africa
“Very peaceful. A lot of unique buck species never seen before. Staff extremely knowledgeable and friendly” - Wessel
South Africa
“Beautiful, tranquil setting. We stayed in the tented area with a shared ablution block. All facilities were clean and well maintained. A braai facility and bag of wood were provided at our tent so there was no need to use the communial braai area.” - Mercia
South Africa
“The tent is comfortable and the mountains are beautiful. It was lovely to spend time with my family.” - Janet
South Africa
“Great staff, great setting, everything you need. Great lapa if you are camping, good cover to sit if it's raining.” - Daleen
South Africa
“Peaceful in nature, the perfect break on a long road trip. The breakfast was exceptional! Fresh fruit with the yummy French toast. (I'm sorry I thought too late to take a photo and post a review on Instagram for you - presentation was very classy.)” - Fg
South Africa
“They over accommodated us on a last minute booking. We could not drive with our car to the house that we booked due to the road being a bit rough. They moved us into their premium chalets at no extra cost. Would not miss an opportunity to stay...”
Hosted by Wernich Cronje & Family

Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Padstal
- CuisineLocal • South African
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch
- AmbianceFamily friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Pabala Private Nature Reserve in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.