Skimmelberg Buchu and Rooibos Farm Tour

The Skimmelberg Buchu and Rooibos Farm Tour offer visitors a unique opportunity to explore the traditional South African farm and learn more about the production of these two main products. The tour begins with a brief introduction to Buchu, its history, medicinal properties, and uses in traditional medicine. Visitors will then learn how this plant is cultivated and harvested before processing. During the tour, guests will also see Rooibos in its natural setting, as it grows wild on the farm. Visitors will also be able to see how Skimmelberg produces its trademark red and green rooibos teas and have an opportunity to sample some of the farm's delicious teas and explore their range of products in their farm shop. In addition to the educational aspects of the tour, guests will also get an insight into one of Skimmelberg's critical features for success, its wormery. This provides organic fertiliser for the Buchu and Rooibos plants, ensuring a healthy harvest each season. The tour is a must for nature lovers. Guests can take in some bird spotting and visit one of the farm's breathtaking viewpoints to take in the beautiful landscape of South Africa's West Coast. If guests visit during flower season (September - October), they will see the wildflowers bloom magnificently at Skimmelberg.