There’s a certain kind of magic in waking up to the rustle of acacia leaves, the distant call of a jackal, and the quiet shadow of a giraffe moving across the horizon. On the edge of the bushveld, where wide skies meet untamed land, Absolutely Wild Farm is carving out a new kind of African escape - one that fuses adventure with just the right amount of comfort.
Launching on 31 October 2025, this family-run destination is set to become a haven for travellers who crave more than just a place to stay. Here, it’s about the crackle of firewood under a star-punched sky, the thrill of spotting game from your private stoep, and the freedom to choose your pace - whether slow and soulful or action-packed from dawn to dusk.
We stayed in the Giraffe Glamping Tent, a hideaway designed for two, where canvas walls frame the wilderness beyond. Inside, the details feel generous - a full kitchen, walk-in shower, indoor fireplace, and interiors that balance earthy tones with thoughtful touches. Outside, life shifts into a rhythm of fire and water: a braai for long evenings, and a wood-fired hot tub where steam curls into the night air as the bush sings its nocturnal chorus.
Yet this is not just about retreat - it’s about play. For families, kids, and the young-at-heart, Absolutely Wild Farm is alive with adventure. Race down the super tube slide before cooling off in the swimming pool. Saddle up for a quad biking excursion that kicks up red dust across rugged trails, or lace up your boots for a walk through the bushveld! The bravest can sit eye-to-eye with giants during the buffalo feeding experience - a reminder of just how close to nature you are here (don't worry, the professionals handle the actual feeding!).
Game drives bring you deeper into the wild, where giraffe (coming soon!), antelope, and birdlife command the stage. And for little ones, there’s even an indoor play park, proving that this is a destination built for every generation. Soon, a restaurant and bar will open on site, transforming evenings into a shared celebration of good food, cold drinks, and wild tales told around the table.
For those who travel differently - the overlanders, the campers, the families chasing sunsets - there’s a spot for you too. Beyond the glamping tents, the farm offers cottages, four-sleeper tents, and a rugged campsite, perfect for rolling in with your rig, pitching under the stars, and swapping stories with fellow wanderers.
Absolutely Wild Farm captures something rare - the chance to step into nature without giving up comfort, to chase adventure and still come home to a soft bed, a hot shower, and the glow of firelight. It’s South Africa’s wild side, wrapped in just enough luxury to keep you coming back.
So pack your boots, load up the 4x4, and point yourself toward a place where the giraffes wander close, the buffalo wait at feeding time, and adventure is stitched into every corner of the land. At Absolutely Wild Farm, the bush isn’t something you visit - it’s something you get to live too.
