Product Description
Discover the beauty and adventure of the Karoo at Hartsrust Family Ranch. Whether you’re here for the thrill of hunting season or to enjoy the serene landscapes during the off-season, our farm offers an unforgettable experience. Stay in the cozy Hartsrust or Goodhope houses, where South African hospitality meets modern comfort. Explore vast landscapes, star-filled skies, and the rich heritage of the Karoo. Plan your visit today and experience the best of the Karoo at Hartsrust Family Ranch.
Over a decade ago, Arno Steenkamp envisioned a Karoo hunting farm that would reflect the deep-rooted traditions and natural beauty of this arid region. Today, Hartsrust Family Farm spans over 45,000 acres of pristine Karoo land, embodying a conservation-through-hunting model that preserves and nurtures the environment. Join us in exploring the land that has been carefully cultivated and conserved, offering an authentic glimpse into the Karoo’s past, present, and future.
Hartsrust House
Welcome to Hartsrust House, a charming retreat nestled in the heart of the Karoo. Our house offers a perfect blend of comfort and traditional South African hospitality, making it an ideal home base for your Karoo adventures.
Hartsrust House offers a spacious and comfortable retreat, perfectly suited for large groups. The main house sleeps 13 guests, with an additional flat next door accommodating 4 more.
Step outside and enjoy the expansive grounds, featuring a bathroom building with 2 showers and 2 toilets to ensure everyone’s comfort. The house’s thoughtfully designed spaces include all 3/4 beds, ensuring a restful night’s sleep after a day of adventure.
The flat also boasts an en-suite bathroom for added privacy and convenience. With a full bathroom inside the main house, complete with a bath, shower, and toilet, Hartsrust House is equipped to meet all your needs for a memorable stay.
Goodhope House
Welcome to the Goodhope Karoo Farm House, a tranquil retreat nestled in the heart of the Western Cape’s rugged landscape. Experience the charm and serenity of the Karoo while enjoying modern amenities and comfortable accommodations. Whether you’re here for a hunting adventure or simply to unwind, the Goodhope house offers a perfect blend of rustic beauty and contemporary comfort. Explore the vast, open spaces, relax by the fire pit, and soak in the stunning views that make this a truly unique destination.
Goodhope House provides a welcoming and comfortable setting for up to 14 guests, making it ideal for family gatherings or group stays. The main house sleeps 11 guests, with an additional flat accommodating 3 more. The house is thoughtfully equipped with 7 three-quarter beds and 2 sets of bunk beds, offering flexibility for both adults and children. Enjoy the convenience of two bathrooms, each featuring a toilet and warm shower, ensuring that everyone has what they need for a comfortable stay. With its inviting outdoor spaces and well-designed interiors, Goodhope House is the perfect retreat for your Karoo adventure.
Rates*:
- R6000 per night stay for a minimum of 8 guests (R750 pppn)
- Each additional person thereafter is R750 p.p.p.n extra
- Toddlers under 3yrs stay for free
At Hartsrust Farm, we offer a variety of hunting experiences tailored to suit every hunter’s preference. Whether you’re a seasoned marksman or new to the sport, our range of options ensures an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Karoo.
Choose from a wide range of hunting experiences designed to match your style and challenge level. Engage in long-range hunting, take on the thrill of walk & stalk, or try voorsit jag for a more traditional approach. For those who prefer bush walking or setting up by waterbanks, species like Waterbucks and Lechwe provide exciting opportunities. Our Springbuck Slam, featuring all four color variants, and the Wildebeest Slam, with all three color variants, offer unique collections at unbeatable value.
Hunting Experiences
Choose from a wide range of hunting experiences designed to match your style and challenge level. Engage in long-range hunting, take on the thrill of walk & stalk, or try voorsit jag for a more traditional approach. For those who prefer bush walking or setting up by waterbanks, species like Waterbucks and Lechwe provide exciting opportunities. Our Springbuck Slam, featuring all four color variants, and the Wildebeest Slam, with all three color variants, offer unique collections at unbeatable value.
Shooting Range and Equipment
Before heading out, hone your skills at our on-site shooting range, which offers distances from 100m to 1km. Whether you need a shotgun or a rifle, we have a selection available for hire to ensure you’re fully equipped for your hunt.
Processing and Taxidermy Services
Make the most of your hunt with our additional services. Caping services are available for an extra charge, and we can arrange taxidermist services to preserve your trophies. Our on-site Slaghuis ensures that all meat processing is handled efficiently, at a rate of R60 per kilogram.
Accommodation and Catering
After a day of hunting, relax in one of our comfortable Karoo guest houses, Goodhope or Hartsrust, each offering a perfect retreat with all the modern amenities. Daily cleaning services are included to keep your space tidy. Enjoy fully catered lunches in the veld or by the riverbanks if weather permits; otherwise, meals will be served at the guest house. For a true taste of the Karoo, traditional cuisine for breakfast and dinner is available on request at an additional cost.
Term and conditions
- Please note that a non-refundable deposit of R20 000 is required on booking to reserve dates
- Preferable to bring beer cans and not bottles
- Silencers is preferable on the farm
- 1 x hunting account for the group
- Grazed animals are to be paid in full
- No tips or alcohol for farm personal
Hunting Pricelist 2025
- Normal Springbok: R 1 500
- Black Springbok: R 1 500
- Copper Springbok: R 2 000
- White Springbok: R 5 000
- Normal Blesbok: R 2 750
- Saalrug(Yellow) Blesbok: R 4 000
- Black Wildebeest: R 5 250
- Blue Wildebeest: R 7 000
- Gemsbok: R 11 500
- Takbok ram: R 5 500
- Takbok ewe: R 4 500
- Rooihartebeest: R 7 500
- Kudu bull: R 9000
- Kudu cow: R 7 500
- Scimitar: R 15 000
- Waterbok: R 8 500
- Golden Wildebeest: R 10 000
- Sable bull: POR
- Roans: POR
- Rooibok ram: R 3 750
- Rooibok ewe: R 2 750
- Lechwe: R 12 500
- Steenbok: R 5 000
- Vaalribbok: R 15 000
- Duiker: R 5 000
- Burchelle zebra: R 7 000
- Hartman Zebra: R 10 000
- Vlakvark: R 1 500
Other Prices and terms:
- Stay: R 750 per night.
- Day Rates: R750 per day.
- All prices excludes VAT.
- Hartsrust House sleeps 20 people.
- Good Hope House sleeps 14 people.
- All injured animals that are not found are billed in full.
- Day rates include field dressing of game, lunch and hunting vehicles.
- Game processing can be arranged in advance at R60 per kg/clean carcass.
- Deposit for hunting booking: R20 000 to confirm dates.
- No refunds on deposits if hunt is cancelled.
- Ice and wood included – moderate use.
- Includes daily cleaning services of houses and facilities.
- No tips/drink may be given to workers.
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