Ferndale Outdoor Adventures

"Ferndale is a place that should be on every off-roaders bucket list."

- Drive Out Magazine 2016

Ferndale has featured many times in Drive Out magazine and awarded

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Find Out More

Come visit Ferndale farm for an affordable, safe family Getaway!
Situated just 110km (1.5 hrs) from East London


Your Hosts:


Butch & Jen James

Unforgettable scenery

Ferndale lies within the Henderson Heights mountain range. It is the home of a colony of Cape Vultures and hosts over 130 bird species

4x4 Trails from Grade 3-5

The four official 4x4 trails, which are graded 3-5, offer something for everyone. We cater for 4x4's, Quads, Scramblers & Mountain bikes

600m Airstrip and hanger available

GPS Point: S 32.18.615 - E 27.19.680

Our Self Catering Chalet Sleeps 10!

We also have a campsite and a farmhouse that sleeps up to 8

There is LOTS to do at Ferndale Farm!

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Camping

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Hiking

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Bushman Paintings

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Abseiling

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Fishing

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Canoeing

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Quad & Scramble Biking

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Microlighting

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Birding

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Game Viewing

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Horse Riding

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Just to relax


Accommodation

Campsite Chalet

There is a camp site chalet with 3 double rooms and 2 sleeper couches for kids, plus 2 bathrooms. Fully equipped for self-catering travellers.


R250 pppn

Farmhouse

The farmhouse has 2 double rooms and 2 single-bed rooms, and also comes fully equipped.


R200 pppn

Campsite

The camp sites are beautifully grassed, with a lapa that is equipped with fridge/freezers electric kettle and table and chairs. Brand new ablution block. Hot water & flush toilets.


R90 pppn


Unfortunately pets are not allowed




4x4 Trails

Ferndale has 4 trails, offering varying degrees of difficulty. Each trail is cleverly laid out to facilitate the best views possible.

Ferndale recently featured in the Drive Out trail review in the May 2016 Edition of Drive Out Magazine

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The popular 4x4 series "4x4 Safari Route" on Kyknet has had 2 episodes on Ferndale and André de Villiers has said it is in the top 10 trails in SA!

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Ferndale has been rated one of the Top 5 trails in SA, by Drive Out Magazine.

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Qualified professional 4x4 guide Geoff Levey stated that Ferndale as top second trail he would like to revisit. He noted that he enjoyed the scenery, variety of obstacles, the way the trails are managed and the pride the owners take in it

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Contact information:


Want to come visit Ferndale? Give us a call or send us an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible!