The Schanskraal Private Estate occupies some 13,000 hectares of outstanding natural beauty on the northern slopes of the 2,504 m high Sneeuberg mountain range in the High Karoo. It is located in a malaria free area some 97 kilometres from Graaff Reinet and 52 kilometres from Nieu Bethesda.

At Schanskraal we farm cattle and sheep and with our unique and diverse eco systems benefit from many indigenous plants, abundant birdlife including Black, Martial and Fish Eagles and animal species including Kudu, Leopard, Gemsbok, Springbok, Blesbok, Zebra, Klipspringer, Caracal, Jackal, Steenbok, Aardwolf and Baboon.

The Country Manor is a luxurious 7 bedroom home which lies within beautiful landscaped gardens and next to natural ponds. When not occupied by the owners of the Estate, from time to time the Manor is available to rent on a fully catered basis to large parties (well suited for corporate events owing to its conference room facility) and private grey wing shooting parties.

Burgersrust Lodge built in 1793 and once the home of President Thomas Burgers  is a secluded historic 5 bedroom pioneer farmstead located on the shore of the large lake. It has been attractively and comfortably restored to maintain the atmosphere of its origins and is available as self-catering Karoo accommodation, ideal for the family getaway.

There is also a wide and diverse range of activities offered on the Estate as well as the best driven grey wing shooting in South Africa.

Schanskraal is also home to the Welbech Arabian Stud, an internationally renowned Stud which specialises in the breeding and training of fine Arab endurance horses and hosts the Schanskraal FEI***Endurance Ride every October.

Schanskraal is an extraordinary lifestyle - a magical mix of a real farming environment within an uncompromisingly beautiful setting, where outdoor pursuits can be enjoyed in luxurious surroundings.

Click for a direction map. We are also accessible by air to our private cross airstrip which can accommodate most light aircraft.