The 3-star Mansfield Private Reserve is located in Port Alfred, a little drive out of town. Plains game, including giraffe and zebra, roam the Eastern Cape bushveld. It is safe to walk the pretty hiking trails on the reserve. The indigenous Aloe grows in abundance on the farm. When in flower, their bright orange blooms are hard to miss! While you will not need a 4x4 to reach Mansfield, a high clearance vehicle is advised.
There are both indoor and outdoor self-catering accommodation options at Mansfield.
The original Farmhouse, with fully equipped kitchen, can sleep up to 8 guests. Farmhouse guests also have access to a private swimming pool and braai.
The smaller Cottage can sleep up to 4 guests. The cottage opens onto a stoep with braai, that overlooks the bushveld.
Eagle’s Nest Cabin offers a completely off the grid experience. The kitchenette is equipped with a small gas stove and fridge. Lighting is battery-operated and paraffin powered. Hot water to the shower is generated by an old-fashioned “donkey”! Adventure is guaranteed! Outdoor accommodation includes camping sites and tree-top platforms. The platforms, with bunk beds, appeal especially to young outdoor enthusiasts.
Day visitors are also very welcome at Mansfield Private Reserve. There are designated picnic and braai spots, a kids play area and swimming pool. Visit Mansfield for a fun day out with family or friends! Other activities include guided nature walks, unguided game drives, birding, and fishing.
Platforms - The basic outdoor platforms, with gas geyser, shower and toilet, provide primitive camping-style shelter in the bush. Platforms, with bunk beds and mattresses, can sleep up to 10 guests. Generated power is available upon request, at an hourly rate.
Camp sites are situated a mere 50 metres from the Kowie River. Facilities include communal open-air ablutions with toilets and hot water showers, as well as braai facilities. Generated power is available upon request, at an hourly rate.
- Canoes are for hire.
- Fishing is allowed-make sure to bring your own fishing gear.
- Picnic site available on the banks of the Kowie river, with a children’s play area with a jungle gym, trampoline and old Landrover for the kids to play on.
If a guest wishes to cancel his/her reservation, he/she must do so as soon as reasonably possible. A “no show” will result in a 100% cancellation fee.
No verbal cancellations will be accepted. All cancellations must be done in writing and no exceptions in this regard will be allowed.
A cancellation fee of 100% of the total booking will be charged if a guest cancels his/her reservation less than 48 hours prior to arrival.
A cancellation fee of 50% of the total booking will be charged if a guest cancels his/her reservation 14 days prior to arrival.
A cancellation fee of 30% of the total booking will be charged if a guest cancels his/her reservation 30 days prior to arrival.
The above cancellation penalties will also apply should there be a reduction in room numbers.
From Port Alfred, take the R67 towards Bathurst. After 6km turn left onto a gravel road.
There will be sign boards indicating Mansfield Private Reserve.
Follow the gravel road for 3km until you get to the entrance gates at Mansfield.
0-2 years: Free of charge
3-12 years: Child rates apply
13-17 years: Full adult sharing rate
