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Archery, Air Golf and the Road Beyond the Gate

Archery, Air Golf and the Road Beyond the Gate

There is enough on the lawns to fill a weekend without leaving, and enough within half an hour to justify the car keys.

There is enough on the lawns to fill a weekend without leaving, and enough within half an hour to justify the car keys.

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AVAILABLE ACTIVITIES

Fill the Day, or Don't

Everything at the resort is run from reception and most of it needs booking a day ahead, which is worth knowing before you arrive. Activities are weather dependent and subject to availability, so the mountain has the final word. Beyond the gate the pass itself is the attraction, with tea and wine estates within a kilometre or two, a nine hole golf course down in the valley, climbing routes across the Cederberg and, for a few months each year, a flower season that changes the colour of the whole region.

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Archery

Supervised sessions on the resort's own range, with fifteen standard bows supplied and an instructor walking you through holding the bow, aiming and firing at a static target. Suitable from about eight years old, and no experience is needed to take part.
Booking: Booked at reception, per person fee
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Air Golf

A compressed air launcher sends the ball down the fairway instead of a club, which levels the playing field between anyone who golfs and anyone who does not. Set up on the lawns with the Olifants Valley spread out below the tee.
Booking: Booked at reception
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Mini Golf

A nine hole mini golf course laid out through the resort's gardens, easy enough for small children and competitive enough to settle an argument. It is the most booked activity here and the one the Dream Xplorers reward ladder starts with.
Booking: Booked at reception, per person fee
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Walking and Hiking Trails

Trails lead straight out from the resort into the fynbos along the top of the pass, with open landscape, big views back over Citrusdal and no gate to drive through first. Walk them at your own pace and tell reception which way you are heading.
Booking: No booking required
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Remote Control Car Racing

Radio controlled cars run on a track at the resort, which turns out to hold the attention of adults for considerably longer than anyone expects. It is a good filler between a late breakfast and an afternoon at the pool.
Booking: Booked at reception
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Painting

A guided painting session run at the resort, added to the activity list recently and aimed at guests who would rather spend an afternoon making something than climbing something. Ask at reception which days it is running while you are staying
Booking: Booked at reception
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Archery

Supervised sessions on the resort's own range, with fifteen standard bows supplied and an instructor walking you through holding the bow, aiming and firing at a static target. Suitable from about eight years old, and no experience is needed to take part.
Booking: Booked at reception, per person fee
  • ON-SITE

Air Golf

A compressed air launcher sends the ball down the fairway instead of a club, which levels the playing field between anyone who golfs and anyone who does not. Set up on the lawns with the Olifants Valley spread out below the tee.
Booking: Booked at reception
  • ON-SITE

Mini Golf

A nine hole mini golf course laid out through the resort's gardens, easy enough for small children and competitive enough to settle an argument. It is the most booked activity here and the one the Dream Xplorers reward ladder starts with.
Booking: Booked at reception, per person fee
  • ON-SITE

Walking and Hiking Trails

Trails lead straight out from the resort into the fynbos along the top of the pass, with open landscape, big views back over Citrusdal and no gate to drive through first. Walk them at your own pace and tell reception which way you are heading.
Booking: No booking required
  • ON-SITE

Remote Control Car Racing

Radio controlled cars run on a track at the resort, which turns out to hold the attention of adults for considerably longer than anyone expects. It is a good filler between a late breakfast and an afternoon at the pool.
Booking: Booked at reception
  • ON-SITE

Painting

A guided painting session run at the resort, added to the activity list recently and aimed at guests who would rather spend an afternoon making something than climbing something. Ask at reception which days it is running while you are staying
Booking: Booked at reception
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Games Room and Playground

A games room with a pool table, table tennis, boule and air hockey, and outside a playground with a jungle gym, trampolines positioned to look out over Citrusdal and the Olifants Valley, and an outdoor chess set on the lawn.
Booking: Open to all guests
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Birdwatching

The fynbos along the top of the pass and the gardens around the resort both repay a slow morning with binoculars. Birdwatching is listed among the resort's free activities, so it costs nothing beyond getting up early enough to be out there for it.
Booking: No booking required
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De Tol Farm Del

A working farm deli at the top of the pass serving freshly squeezed orange juice, good coffee, roosterkoek and flatbreads with proper toppings. It also sells farm produce, seasonal fruit and naturally fed Angus beef and lamb from the family farm, Bergendal.
Distance: 1km
Booking: info@detol.co.za, +27 (0)67 410 3315
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Piekenierskloof Wine Tasting Room

Rooibos from the Cederberg, along with teaware, gifting and the estate's own active wear, served under oak trees. There are flavour pairings unique to the shop, including a cold brew pairing for hot days and a much loved gin and nougat pairing.
Distance: 1km
Booking: Walk in or book ahead
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Carmién Tea Shop

Rooibos from the Cederberg, along with teaware, gifting and the estate's own active wear, served under oak trees. There are flavour pairings unique to the shop, including a cold brew pairing for hot days and a much loved gin and nougat pairing.
Distance: 1km
Booking: Walk in
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Hebron Wine and Rooibos

Wine and rooibos tastings paired with food, served at Hebron's own spot at the top of Piekenierskloof Pass. It is the neatest way to taste what this particular stretch of the Cederberg grows, both the vineyards and the tea, in one sitting.
Distance: Nearby
Booking: Book directly with Hebron
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Citrusdal Golf Course

One of the best nine hole courses in the Western Cape, laid out level on the banks of the Olifants River with the Cederberg standing behind every fairway. Kind to a rusty handicap, and an easy morning out from the resort.
Distance: 8km
Booking: Book directly with the course
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Cape Flower Route

Citrusdal sits on the Cape Flower Route, and between July and October a stream of flowers runs through the surrounding area. With over four thousand flower species in the region, it draws enthusiasts and casual onlookers alike, and it is the reason spring is the busiest season here.
Distance: Surrounding area
Booking: Self drive, seasonal
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Rock Climbing

Climbing routes run right across the Cederberg, from beginner grades through to genuinely hard. The range sits inside the Cape Floral Kingdom and is a national heritage site, so the surroundings are part of the draw as much as the rock is.
Distance: Cederberg
Booking: Arrange with a local operator
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San Rock Art

The Cederberg holds some of the most remarkable San rock art in the country, painted into overhangs and shelters across the range. Reaching the main sites takes a full day from the resort, so plan the drive before you set off.
Distance: 85km
Booking: Guided access, arrange ahead

Destination

Distance and drive

Highlight

Kruger National Park

Pilgrim’s Rest

Blyde River Canyon

Bourke’s Luck Potholes

God’s Window

Sudwala Caves

Echo Caves

Available at an additional cost

  • Extended horse riding
  • Spa treatments
  • Premium beverages
  • Babysitting
  • Additional scheduled activities beyond inclusions
  • Beverages outside 10am to 10pm are excluded.

Good to Know

Weather and availability

All activities are weather dependent and subject to availability.

Booking

Bookings must be made in advance at reception.

Paid activities

Archery and mini golf carry a per person fee, payable at reception. Rates are confirmed at booking.

Free activities

Walking trails and birdwatching are free to guests.

Age guidance

Archery is supervised and suitable from about eight years old. No age guidance is stated in any source for the other on-site activities.

Own risk

Archery and mini golf carry a per person fee, payable at reception. Rates are confirmed at booking.

Off-site travel

Every off-site distance on this page is measured by road from the resort. All of them need a vehicle.

ARTS AND CULTURE

The Cederberg Keeps Its Own Records

San rock art in the Cederberg Wilderness Area

The mountains behind the resort hold some of the most significant San rock art in southern Africa, painted into overhangs and shelters and still there after thousands of years. The range sits within the Cape Floral Kingdom and is a national heritage site, and Piekenierskloof works with CapeNature and other conservation groups on protecting both the cultural sites and the habitat around them. The nearest rock art sites are a full day out from the resort, so build a whole day around them.

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How a Man Called Oom Barrie Found This Valley

In 1985 a prepared gravel road ran over the hill to Presidentsrus, and Oom Barrie took it. He came over the rise, saw the valley from a distance and fell for it, which is how most good ideas about this place have started since.

What began as an inn with a caravan and camping site grew into Olifants River Lodge. The valley took the name God’s Valley, and the indigenous bush that hugs the property still runs right up to the accommodation, from the rough camping to the apartments on the manicured lawns.

Demonstrating a commitment to evolving with modern travel preferences, the resort shifted to a fully all-inclusive model in 2024 to provide guests with seamless cost transparency and enhanced value.

Early 1900s Tea Garden

The resort originally began humble operations as a remote tea garden. It catered to early travellers negotiating the rugged mountain passes of the Drakensberg range.

Alpine Transformation

Over the decades, the property evolved from a simple rest stop into a fully fledged mountain lodge. It features authentic thatched roofing, local wood furnishings, and iconic, Swiss-alpine-style self-catering chalets designed to complement the dramatic mountain terrain.

The 2012 to 2014 Road Closure Crisis

The resort faced severe financial and operational hardships when the main access road leading past the property was completely closed for two years. This cut off the lifeblood of the business, forcing a temporary shutdown before its eventual revival.

Community Integration

Following its reopening, the resort established an extensive on-site hydroponics program. The system grows fresh spinach, lettuce, and tomatoes used for guest meals and directly sustains the nearby Langkloof school and orphanage.

2026 Shift to All-Inclusive

In March 2026, Little Switzerland completed a major strategic repositioning by transitioning into a fully all-inclusive resort model. The modern format bundles all meals, high teas, select beverages, and on-site adventure activities into standard stays.

A FEW SUGGESTIONS

More on These Activities

De Tol Farm Deli

Piekenierskloof Wine Tasting Room

Carmién Tea Shop

Citrusdal Golf Course

Cape Flower Route

De Tol Farm Deli

Piekenierskloof Wine Tasting Room

Carmién Tea Shop

Citrusdal Golf Course

Cape Flower Route

FAQ

On site there is archery, air golf, mini golf, remote control car racing, painting, walking trails, birdwatching, a games room and a playground. Walking and birdwatching are free; archery and mini golf carry a small per person fee.

Yes. Activities at Piekenierskloof are booked in advance at reception, and all of them are weather dependent and subject to availability. Booking the day before is usually enough, but school holidays fill up faster.

Archery at the resort is supervised throughout by an instructor and is suitable from around eight years old, or whenever a child can comfortably hold a bow. Fifteen standard bows are supplied and no previous experience is needed.

Citrusdal forms part of the Cape Flower Route, where wildflowers run through the surrounding landscape between July and October. The wider region carries over four thousand flower species, which makes spring the busiest and most colourful season around Piekenierskloof.

Citrusdal has a nine hole course roughly eight kilometres from Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort, laid out on the banks of the Olifants River with the Cederberg behind it. It is regarded as one of the better nine hole courses in the Western Cape.

Yes. Trails lead directly out from Piekenierskloof into the fynbos along the top of the pass, with no gate or reserve entry in between. They are free to guests, and it is worth telling reception which route you are taking.

Carmién’s tea shop is about a kilometre from the resort and pours rooibos alongside food and gin pairings under oak trees. Hebron, also at the top of Piekenierskloof Pass, runs combined wine and rooibos tastings with food.

The games room, the two pools, the wellness centre and the guest lounge all sit within a short walk of the rooms. A fair number of guests at Piekenierskloof book nothing at all and treat the deck and the view as the activity.

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