FAQ
FAQ
What does “eco-retreat” mean?
Eco-retreats are committed to eco-friendly and sustainable practices, created to give guests a space for relaxation and encourage wellbeing, whilst preserving the natural environment. We see ourselves as custodians of this beautiful piece of land and we are governed by this mindset in everything we do at Leopard Valley.
What does “off-grid” mean?
Off-grid means we are self-sufficient, sustainable and not connected to any electricity, water or sewage infrastructure. This means we need to minimise our use of these resources. Our retreat is powered 100% by solar-generated energy thus we are not impacted by load-shedding. We ask that you not use high-consumption appliances such as hairdryers, air fryers or electric car chargers to preserve our power supply. Our water comes from a mountain spring so we ask that you are mindful of this when taking showers and washing up. We use sewage / septic tanks so please do not flush any foreign items (toilet paper only).
Wildlife at LVER
Our Valley is home to a range of wonderful wildlife, including leopards, baboons and snakes. We are committed to preserving the natural environment of the local wildlife and ensuring that we leave as little impact as possible on our surroundings. We advise caution when travelling with young children and pets, especially at night. When leaving your cabin or glamping unit, please close doors and windows, or zip up your tent and make sure no food is left out.
The legacy of the San people in our area
The original inhabitants of the Cederberg area were the San and Khoikhoi people. Rock art dating back over 2000 years has been found in the greater Cederberg & Pakhuys area. We have found 3 sites in the valley and as we set up our hiking trails we hope to find more. Why not try to find them?
Do you have hiking trails?
We are in the process of setting up trails in the surrounding mountains. Self-exploration of the mountains is encouraged. Please make sure you follow hiking safety guidelines, and most importantly; avoid hiking alone, take more water than you think you will need, wear sunscreen and a hat and please inform our Facilities Manager of your planned route.
Activities at LVER
We encourage you to truly unwind, disconnect from the stresses of the modern world, and reconnect: with yourself and with nature. Activities at Leopard Valley can include self-guided nature walks, a walk to our natural spring, lounging around the pool in summer or the hot tub in winter and visits to surrounding farms for guided tours. Alternatively, you can simply rest – which is what we recommend. We do provide a list of recommended activities in the surrounding area, which will involve some driving.
Nearest shops and restaurants
The nearest town is Citrusdal which is 32km away. There are shops to stock up on supplies, however, we do offer a fridge stocking service should you prefer to order your supplies ahead of time. Our accommodation is self-catering and we do not have a restaurant on site. There are restaurants on the Piekenierskloof Pass (35km away), in Citrusdal and Clanwilliam (40km). Please enquire for recommendations.
Accessibility: is a 4×4 required?
Our cabins are accessible without the use of a 4×4, however, our Facilities Manager can drive you to your cabin if you prefer. The same can be arranged for access to the glamping.
Swimming pools at glamping and cabins
There is a swimming pool at the cabin site and a natural rock pool at the glamping site.
FAQ
FAQ
Do you have toasters, microwaves, hair dryers?
As we are off-grid and need to preserve our energy supply, our cabins and glamping units do not have toasters, microwaves or hairdryers.
Is the water safe to drink?
Yes, our water supply comes from a natural spring goes through a filtration process and is safe to drink.
Are pets allowed?
We allow one small to medium-sized dog per guest, but no cats. To protect both the dogs, and the flora & fauna, we ask that dogs be kept on a lead, or within a few meters of their humans, particularly when on walks. Dogs should not be left to roam freely on the property, for their safety.
We do not provide dog beds or amenities thus we ask that you bring everything your dog will need with you. For hygiene reasons, please do not allow your dogs to sleep on couches or beds. A cleaning fee will be charged if deep cleaning is required.
Average temperatures per season
Summer temperatures range between 30 – 40C whilst winter temperatures range between 10 and 30C.
First aid and fire safety
We supply a basic first aid kit, fire blanket, fire extinguisher and fire bucket in each unit. These will be pointed out to you on check-in.
Additional services
We have a menu of additional services which you can view. If you are celebrating a special occasion or have specific requests please reach out to us and we will be happy to assist.
we’d love to hear from you
060 541 0828
Markuskraal Road
Clanwilliam,
Western Cape 7340
South Africa
we’d love to hear from you
060 541 0828
Markuskraal Road
Clanwilliam, Western Cape 7340
South Africa