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The Travelling Tortoise

De Rust

★★★★★ 6 Reviews
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from R150 for 2 guests per night
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About The Travelling Tortoise

The Travelling Tortoise is situated just outside of De Rust.

The off-the-grid eco resort comprises of two mountain chalets, which both feature fully equipped kitchens, lounges with sleeper couches and large decks with braai facilities. The property also offers guests a swimming pool and parking on the premises.

De Rust has many great attractions in and around the area, such as the Kammanassie Nature Reserve, the Cango Caves and the Little Karoo Wine Route.

  • Response Rate: 98%
  • Enquiry Response Time: 7 hours
  • Minimum stay: 1 Days
  • Type: Self-catering
  • Sleeps: 42
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
    Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Reviews: 6 Reviews

Facilities

  • Braai/Barbecue
  • Swimming Pool
  • No Credit Card Facilities
  • Parking on Premises

Languages Spoken

  • English

Grading

  • No TGCSA Grading

The Travelling Tortoise Rooms

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Reviews for The Travelling Tortoise

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Jaco Bezuidenhout
★★★★★
16 October 2017

The owner and host made our stay very enjoyable. Really close to De Rust but far enough away from anything else to help you really relax!

Glenda Pietschmann
★★★★★
17 August 2017

Sadly we arrived in rain and left in rain so couldn't explore outside as it was just an overnight stay. Owner Jeff has done a wonderful job our building these units which are tastefully furnished. Very comfortable cottages with outstanding views.

Carmien Coetzee
★★★★★
28 May 2017

We had a very quick stay over to run the Meiringspoort Trailrun. Jeff was a gracious host and the we enjoyed our time at The Travelling Tortoise. The signs showing you the way to the campsite could be a little bigger though. Maybe bigger Tortoises =)

Zelde Coetzee
★★★★★
01 May 2017

Loved the welcome from our host Jeff and the wonderful silence with beautiful views of the valley..Comfortable cabin with everything for self catering even lots of wood for the woodfire in winter. (will try that in winter Jeff!!so be warned!!)Great to watch the nightsky while a fire going..(nothing like a Karoo sky at night)A great place for a quiet getaway from it all!!Would like to go again and again if possible.

Nadine Ferreira, South Africa
★★★★★
18 October 2016

I enjoyed my time at The Travelling Tortoise. The owner was extremely friendly and helpful. The ablutions are clean and nice spacious so your dry clothes stay dry and you have space to change.

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The Travelling Tortoise Map

The Travelling Tortoise is 3.3km from the centre of De Rust , the nearest airport 56.1km (George Airport).
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling

Things to do in and around De Rust

Meiringspoort Waterfall

Meiringspoort Waterfall

(2 km from De Rust)

★★★★★ 1 review

The Great Waterfall on the Meiringspoort Pass is a beautiful place to have a picnic and a refreshing swim in one of the pools. You may spot the Karoo Mermaid if you are lucky. Meiringspoort Pass is approximately 60km from Prince Albert. The...

Meiringspoort

Meiringspoort

(10.7 km from De Rust)

★★★★★ 2 reviews

Meiringspoort was established in 1858 and opened trading between the towns of George, Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn. The area is part of the Swartberg Nature Reserve. Meiringspoort is the result of land formations over 200 million years ago when...

Rust en Vrede Waterfall

Rust en Vrede Waterfall

(22.1 km from De Rust)

★★★★★ 2 reviews

Rust en Vrede is a lovely little waterfall that runs 365 days a year – even though it is found in the Klein Karoo. During the summer many people enjoy a picnic or braai under the trees at the entrance followed by a walk and a swim at this gorgeous...

Karusa Winery

Karusa Winery

(31.9 km from De Rust)

Karusa Vineyard is nestled in the tranquil village of Schoemanshoek, en-route to the world-famous Cango Caves from the Little Karoo town of Oudtshoorn. Well-known for its Cap Classique and Mediterranean-styled wines, Karusa is a family-operated and...