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Author: Seeff Hillcrest & Kloof, 20 December 2022,
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Fun places to visit in Bothas Hill this festive season

Bothas Hill is a fun-filled area suitable for the whole family. Whether you're after pampering, an authentic cultural experience, or new skills, the area will keep you busy this festive season. From Phezulu Safari Park to Stoneford Equestrian Estate, there is a place for everyone to enjoy the holidays. 

Let's explore the fun places to visit in Bothas Hill this Christmas season:

  • The Puzzle Place

There are roughly a hundred different variations of some of the greatest brain teasers available at the Puzzle Place if you're looking for the ideal Christmas present for your loved ones.

These wooden puzzles are made by a family-run enterprise in the heart of the Valley of a Thousand Hills using high standards of woodworking techniques that have been honed over many years of practice. The puzzles are constructed from locally selected Southern African timbers and were created by Ian Courtney for the past 30 years.

  • The Harvestry Noo-Noo Farm

The Harvestry Noo-Noo Farm is a fascinating outdoor park with challenging physical and mental exercises to inspire you and your family to collaborate in a secure setting this Christmas. Additionally, it offers you and your children the chance to learn about insects, bugs, and noo-noos in a fun, safe, and secure setting.

The Commando Exercise is a unique outdoor physical, mental, and scary challenge that requires you to navigate a one-acre maze. In a safe and enjoyable atmosphere, you may also discover the significance of plants and plant life.

  • Phezulu Safari Park

Phezulu Safari Park is accessible by a short drive up Bothas Hill. A fascinating location with a strong African theme and culture that offers a unique experience. A crocodile and snake park, as well as wildlife drives, are available for the whole family. On a game drive, you'll see Blesbok, Giraffe, Impala, Zebra, and Wildebeest. A curio shop and an authentic Zulu village are also present, and the latter features an exhilarating tribal dance performance.

  • Talloula Garden Spa

This holiday season, if you need to unwind, the Talloula Garden Spa can reward you with a variety of delightful treatments. The Garden Spa provides peaceful and rejuvenating experiences in a garden environment or indoor treatment rooms with its full and half day packages.

The Valley of 1000 Hills' thoroughly trained therapists, who have won the hearts of those who have visited the spa by offering pure luxury.

  • The Porcupine Quill Brewing Company

The Porcupine Quill Brewing Company not only provides guests with fantastic South African artisan brews, but also with breathtaking panoramas of the Southern Drakensberg mountains and breathtaking scenery. This provides an environment that is nothing short of ideal for sipping a bitter or enjoying an ale throughout the holiday season.

While its beers are sold in a few high-end establishments across the province, the brewery's restaurant is where they are best experienced. Along with a variety of cheeses, baked goods, and sausages, this deli also sells beverages. Since they are all created in-house by the deli, freshness and distinctive flavours and influences are assured. Additionally, the smoke house makes delicious cold-smoked meat and seafood.

  • The Pot and Kettle Restaurant

If you and the family feel for a scrumptious home cooked meal without the hassle of doing it yourselves, the Pot And Kettle family restaurant is the perfect place to visit this festive time. This well-kept secret in Bothas Hill boasts stunning views of The Valley of a Thousand Hills. The restaurant is accessible to those in wheelchairs and provides free WiFi, safe parking, and a place for kids to play safely together. It is the ideal location to go if you require gardening assistance.

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