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Happy Heritage Day from all of us at Twinfalls Farm

Wishing you all a wonderful and peaceful Heritage day!

Here at Twinfalls Farm in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands we celebrate not only our human heritage (more details of this for our farm, which is part of the historic Braco farm, can be found here), we also celebrate the amazing natural heritage we have here in the Karkloof mistbelt forest and grassland. As custodians of this precious environment, we are excited to share it with you. Contact us if you would like to make a booking as either a day visitor or for one of our self-catering accommodation options. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Visitors discovering magic in the Kwazulu Natal Karkloof Mistbelt Biome

So wonderful to be able to share God’s beautiful creation with day visitors. Blessed with still enough water in the middle of winter – to keep the natural mistbelt forest and grassland healthy and magical.

Because of human activity most of the KZN mistbelt grasslands have become transformed or lost. It is estimated that only 4% of untransformed mistbelt grassland remains and even this is under threat. The mistbelt forests have also declined in size with many small patches being entirely destroyed. We are actively conserving the remaining forests and grasslands on our farm, and the indigenous trees are no longer commercially logged. We believe that our efforts are having a positive impact on the health and diversity of thegrasslands and forests.

Please remember to contact us to organise a visit to what we have been called to conserve – Twin Falls Farm’s natural mistbelt forest and mistbelt grassland. Please see our website home page for more information.

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An additional self-catering accommodation option at TwinFalls Farm in the beautiful Karkloof, KZN midlands

TwinFalls Farm in the Karkloof (KZN midlands) is excited to present our bachelor suite “Col’s Cottage” which sleeps 2 (1 bedroom with double bed, kitchen and living room in 1 space, separate bathroom with shower, toilet and basin). The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, microwave, kettle & bar fridge. The geyser is also on gas.

This cute little cottage used to be used by three older ladies – who used to keep a fire going continuously with a huge cauldron over it. This started the legend of the 3 witches living in this structure – as the small children would obviously conclude! Please see a picture below of what the ruined structure looked like for many years since. It has been lovingly renovated, and we can’t wait to welcome you to our little piece of heaven.

Col’s Cottage before the renovation

Access is via the Braco farm driveway, and the cottage has a peaceful farmland vista. A wonderful weekend getaway for 2!

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Waterfall walking trails open again

Our Twinfalls Farm waterfall hiking trails have been very overgrown lately, but we have at last been able to get the team to clear them! Contact us to make a booking for our self-catering accommodation in the heart of the Karkloof, or if you would like to just visit us for the day. Please see our HOME page for more details.

Please see a link below from a visitor who hiked to the waterfalls before we managed to clear the paths!

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Thank you to Sabelo for the photo of the falls full of water after all this wonderful rain:)

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Braco Open Gardens & Christmas Carols – 7&8 December 2024

We are open 7-8 December 2024:

  • Saturday 7th December: 9am-8pm
  • Sunday 8th December: 9am-5pm

Braco is a family farm that was established by newlyweds, Campbell & Camilla Shaw, in 1905. The 12 acres of garden surround the old farm house and meander to the river, paddocks and plantations.  Karkloof mountain range, indigenous bush, Grey Mare’s Tail waterfall, majestic trees, hydrangeas, camellias, azaleas, peach blossoms and sculptures.

The farm house will be open for viewing of the Christmas decorations collected by the family over many years. Join us for Braco Christmas Carols on the veranda on Saturday 7th December at 2pm and 6.30pm. Bring your own picnic and seating.

Dates & Times: 7th December 9am-8pm, 8th December 9am-4.30pm Cost:  R50 p/vehicle
Picnics Permitted
Open House / Christmas Carols

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Additional accommodation options at Twinfalls Farm, Karkloof

We have added 2 more accommodation option to the Twinfalls Farm experience:

We have an old “Hanger” that could be used for camping. It is a very large open space, with a closed in ablution area. Perfect for large groups who enjoy the rustic experience. Situated right next to the Mholweni River, and just down the road from our self-catering cottages.

And for an even more rustic adventure, there is “Will’s Hut” up on top of the world – with the spectacular view of the beautiful Midlands, mystical natural Mist Belt Forest and Grey Mare’s Tail Waterfall, and majestically ‘guarded’ by Mount Gilboa. This very basic wooden hut is 4x6m, with a small water tank with rain fed water, and simple long drop. So, it is similar to sleeping in a cave – bring along all that you will need for a never to be forgotten get away!

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Brown Trout found in the Twinfalls Farm rivers, Karkloof

Great excitement as a very healthy population of Brown Trout was re-discovered in the Mholweni river, right next to our Twinfalls Farm self-catering cottages!

Uncle Willy stocked the river with trout years ago, and we were not sure how they are doing. Avid fly-fishing angler staying in our cottages recently sent us these photos with the wonderful news that the Brown Trout are doing well. Uncle Willy would be thrilled!

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Beautiful new TwinFalls Farm sign!

We have a new TwinFalls Farm self-catering sign! This is to replace the old sign that was damaged. So now as you travel along the Karkloof road, you will clearly see our new TFF sign directing you to our self-catering cottages. And in celebration of our Rugby World Cup champions, and because we are proud of our country and it’s wonderful potential, we are “Proudly South African“!

Bookings are fulling up for this coming Festive Season – so contact us ASAP if you would like to make a booking…

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Karkloof Conservancy Fundraising Event – E BIKE RIDE

What an exciting weekend we have coming up! Not only is Twinfalls Farm sharing our beautiful piece of natural heritage with the Three Cranes Challenge (trail run), but we will also see enthusiastic E-bike riders enjoying our wonderful farm. AND its all for a good cause – fundraising for the conservation of the unique Karkloof mountains and valleys, so that future generations can enjoy this special environment!