Elsa Lodge - Magic Hills Private Collection

Elsa's Farm Lodge is a fully-restored Karoo farmhouse with four en-suite bedrooms that are luxuriously appointed and enjoy picturesque views of the African wilderness surroundings.

Elsa's Farm Lodge is part of the Magic Hills Private Collection Game Reserve, an unspoiled wilderness sanctuary tucked away into a secluded corner of the boundlessly beautiful Great Karoo. With breathtaking views as far as the eye can see, Magic Hills beckons on modern-day pioneers to embark on a lavish journey of mental and physical resuscitation, personal indulgence, and wild adventures.

The lovely lodge has cosy wooden interiors combined with all the modern comforts of a world-class guest house making for a home-away-home safari getaway. The four rooms are furnished with king-size beds, and the en-suite bathrooms are fitted with baths and showers.

As with any traditional old farmhouse, this self-catering haven centers around a well-equipped kitchen, stocked with chilled soft drinks and mineral waters, and ready for hours of communal cooking with family and friends. Guests can relax in the comfortable lounge near the fireplace, and the living area opens onto the wooden deck overlooking the pool and beautiful surroundings. Stay in touch with free Wi-Fi, or opt to unplug for a digital detox in this African paradise.

Elsa's Farm Lodge is an idyllic family or group destination, with its own private boma and lapa offering the wide-open expanse of the Great Karoo as a backdrop for magical bonfire or braai gatherings. A notable achievement, the farmhouse is powered by a PV Solar Power system and runs entirely off-the-grid.

Although renowned for its wildlife and conservation efforts, Magic Hills also offers Elsa's Farm Lodge guests the opportunity to jump-start their adrenaline with rock climbing and abseiling facilities, or the Via Ferrata and zip lining. Journey back in time with an excursion to recently-discovered rock art sites, to step into the lives of the tribes that walked this rugged land many centuries ago