Schoemanshoek / Klein Karoo

Stay among
the stories
of the farm.

De Opstal Country Lodge offers 21 Superior rooms set in renovated farm buildings, with an on-site restaurant, experiences nearby and a venue for celebrations and events.

A personal welcome

Come as a guest.
Feel at home.

Rooted in the de Bod family’s heritage spanning over eight generations, De Opstal Country Lodge has been family-owned and personally run since 1996.

With the owners involved in the everyday running of the lodge, your stay is shaped by a family’s care, local knowledge and love for the Klein Karoo.

Superior room in a renovated farm building at De Opstal Country Lodge

Stay / 21 Superior rooms

A stay rooted
in farm history

Our rooms have been created in renovated farm buildings, including former cow and horse stables and the farmhouse. Each building offers a connection to the farm’s origins and the history of De Opstal.

At the table

Country hospitality,
at the table.

Enjoy breakfast and supper at our on-site restaurant. Our supper menu changes with the seasons, and guests staying for more than one night are offered different menus during their stay.

Candlelit table in the De Opstal restaurant

Experiences nearby

Meet the Klein Karoo’s early risers.

Meerkats in the morning light in the Klein Karoo

Meerkat encounters

Watch meerkats emerge into the morning light. The meerkat and ostrich experiences take place on the neighbouring farm and must be booked in advance.

Ostriches on a working ostrich farm near Oudtshoorn

Working ostrich farm tours

Discover the region’s ostrich farming heritage on a working farm tour. Email us to enquire and arrange a booking.

Ostriches on a working ostrich farm near Oudtshoorn

Cango Caves

Explore the dramatic limestone chambers of the Cango Caves, just 15 km from the lodge – about a 20-minute drive.

Outdoor swimming pool at De Opstal Country Lodge

Time outdoors

Take your time.

Enjoy the large outdoor swimming pool during the summer season, or take to the walking trail for an early morning walk or late afternoon stroll.

Celebrations

A place to come together.

Weddings, birthdays, corporate functions and other special occasions, with space for up to 250 guests.

White ostrich-feather arch at the entrance to the De Opstal function venue

Find us in the Klein Karoo

Schoemanshoek,
Oudtshoorn.

De Opstal Country Lodge is in Schoemanshoek, Oudtshoorn. Ask our team for help planning your time in the region.

Let’s plan your stay

A personal welcome awaits.