Set in the beautiful Henderson valley, Ferndale is an active cattle, merino sheep and angora goat farm just a short distance from Cathcart. Choose between a beautiful, fully equipped, self catering, thatched, riverside chalet which sleeps up to twelve visitors or relax in the campsite at the edge of the Thomas River. The site is perfect for both campers and caravaners with electricity points, full ablutions and hot water. A relaxing thatched boma equipped with a fridge, freezer, electric kettle and toaster will make any camping holiday effortless and firewood is supplied for the braai or night time bonfire.

Famed for it's 4x4 routes, Ferndale has been rated in the top five in south Africa for 2009 and offers 4 routes with grading between 3 and 5. From a scenic, easy drive to one where diff-lock is essential, Ferndale has drives to suit all preferences and abilities.

Not only are there 4x4 routes, but micro lighting, bird watching (with over 130 species on the farm including Cape Vultures, Fish and Martial Eagles, but game viewing, bass and yellow fish on a catch and release system and horse riding. Mountain biking, quad biking, clay pigeon shooting are also available and numerous caves with san paintings are to be found in the valley and along the krantzes.

Contact Butch and Jenny James: 045 843 1741 or 082 784 4979 www.ferndale4x4.co.za