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We will from time to time have news to share with you about happenings and new projects which will take place at Rietfontein.

AA Quality Assured – Highly Recommended Accommodation

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AA Quality Assured Rietfontein Guest Farm has just been awarded an AA quality Assured, Highly Recommended endorsement status in the category Self-Catering Cottages/Chalets for the coming year.  We look forward to welcoming our guests in the year ahead and to be part of their experience in the beauty of the Klein Karoo.

At the Gemsbok Waterhole

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At Rietfontein we have a Field Camera to record activities at the waterholes. It gives an indication of animal behaviour and times they frequent the waterhole looking for water or food. As can be seen, the baboons rule, which leaves very little or no food for the game. It is dry in our area and food
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Red Hartebeest

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Red Hartebeest can be viewed closeby….. The red hartebeest is a species of even-toed ungulate in the family Bovidae found in Southern Africa. More than 130,000 individuals live in the wild. The red hartebeest is closely related to the tsessebe and the topi.  Scientific name: Alcelaphus buselaphus caama  Higher classification: Hartebeest  Rank: Subspecies Alcelaphus buselaphus
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Best Value Top Establishment 2017 Award

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Rietfontein Guest Farm has won a 2017 Top Valued Establishment Award! Starting off on a high note for 2017 at Rietfontein Guest Farm. Thank you to the guests, my colleagues and the selectors. In acknowledgement of this award we have 10% Discount Coupons available for the first 5 bookings of 3 nights or more for
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