The Farm Is Your Playground
Horse Riding
By far, our most loved farm animals. Exploring the farm from the back of our gentle, extremely well-schooled horses is suited to beginners and experienced riders alike. With routes through the valleys and up to the ridge, it’s all there for the taking. Riding helmets and chaps provided.
All skill levels
1–2 hour rides
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Hiking & Trail Walking
Marked trails wind through 160 hectares of farmland and into the surrounding hills. From gentle garden strolls to challenging escarpment hikes, there’s a walk for every pace.Happiness Rock and God’s Hand await your discovery.
6 marked trails
Trail maps provided
Exclusive Weddings & Private Celebrations at Oaklands
Enjoy complete exclusivity with full run of this stunning KwaZulu-Natal working farm for your wedding or private celebration. Accommodating up to thirty-four guests in seventeen rooms, the entire property is yours—with no shared spaces or strangers. We handle the food and beds so you can create unforgettable memories with your favorite people.
FIND YOUR PATH
Oaklands Trail Map
Six colour-coded trails wind through the property — from gentle 30-minute strolls to half-day adventures.
AFTER DARK
The day doesn't end at sunset
Gather under one of the clearest night skies in the region. Stargazing sessions, fireside stories, and the kind of quiet that reminds you what you've been missing.
Every Season Has Its Story
The farm transforms with each season, offering unique experiences year-round.
Spring
Sep – Nov
Wildflower blooms, newborn lambs, bird nesting season, waterfall walks
Summer
Dec – Feb
Dam swimming, sunset picnics, thunderstorm views, stargazing at its clearest
Autumn
Mar – May
Golden landscapes, mushroom foraging, crisp hiking weather, bonfire evenings
Winter
Jun – Aug
Frost-covered fields, cozy fireside retreats, snow on the peaks, clear night skies