discover de krantz
Exchange the city lights for starry nights, your office ceiling for open sunny skies, your conference calls for campfire stories, and your caffeine fix for nature’s fresh vitality tonic.
De Krantz Wildlife Reserve – situated on the R26, between Ladybrand and Hobhouse in the Eastern Free State, a region known for its majestic beauty, simplicity, and serenity. This rugged and mountainous Wildlife Reserve, different to the Free State’s image of endless maize fields, is merely a four hours drive from Johannesburg, and as little as an hour’s drive from Bloemfontein, perfect for those much-needed weekend getaways.
Latest News
Hunting Season
We are fully booked for the 2024 Hunting Season. Be sure to make a booking for the 2025 season from 1 February 2025.
Glamping
All our campsites have been upgraded to “glamping” sites! Come and enjoy the outdoors in luxury.
- Sunrise
- Camp Harlem 1
- Stream
- Jacuzzi
- Kayak
- Camp Layout
- Giraffe
- Sitting on a Rock
- Camp Fire
- Landscape
latest reviews
pure pleasureread more
Excellent facilities .
Very neat and... clean.
Best view.
Friendly serviceread more
Lovely place... to get away from everything.read more
De Krantz Wildlife Reserve – situated on the R26, between Ladybrand and Hobhouse in the Eastern Free State, a region known for its majestic beauty, simplicity, and serenity. This rugged and mountainous Wildlife Reserve, different to the Free State’s image of endless maize fields, is merely a four hours drive from Johannesburg, and as little as an hour’s drive from Bloemfontein, perfect for those much-needed weekend getaways.
latest reviews
pure pleasureread more
Excellent facilities .
Very neat and... clean.
Best view.
Friendly serviceread more
Lovely place... to get away from everything.read more
Bird & Wildlife
De Krantz is home to an impressive range of wildlife, fish, and birdlife. With more than 10 pristine dams, this destination has an abundance of unspoiled fishing waters, also ideal for swimming, and canoeing. The Reserve offers a variety of activities that suit all levels of fitness, from mountain biking, quad biking, hiking, 4 x 4, and long-range shooting. A wildlife haven for those who love to hunt, a dream for birders, spectacular scenery, and ultimate freedom, all of which are role players for creating magical and unique moments.
Take a look at our comprehensive bird list