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TEMPELHOF GUEST & GAME FARM

About us

A friendly welcome awaits you at Chris, Ansie & Chane Stoffberg who will pamper you with warm Free State and farm hospitality.

Tempelhof is situated in the heart of the Eastern Free State, 12km from Ficksburg. Tempelhof offers you a unique wildlife and excellent view of the majestic Maluti Mountains.

History of Tempelhof

Tempelhof in the Fickburg district was the first farm in South Africa’s history (1952) where ground conservation was scientifically applied. The owner at that stage, Mr Frans van Niekerk realized that erosion was deteriorating his farm. He started making contour lines with the help of oxen.

Tempelhof became a model farm. Many visitors came to see groundbreaking control of erosion in South Africa. The Van Niekerk family was also known as the “Groenkruis” (Greencross) family.

The first homestead on Tempelhof was destroyed by lightning. The house was rebuilt. For the second time the homestead was destroyed by fire. In that same year a new homestead was built. The life-story of Tempelhof and it’s inhabitants was broadcast on the “SAUK Afrikaans Radio Station” in 1952.

The farm was bought by the present owners, Mr. Christo Stoffberg and his wife Ansie Stoffberg in 1997. It is a historical farm with breathtaking views. The farm is approximately 230 hectares. Soon after they decided to convert into a Guest & Game Farm

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TEMPELHOF GUEST & GAME FARM

About our animals

LIONS & HYENAS

On Tempelhof we have 3 Lion camps and 2 Hyena camps built according to the DESTEA (Department of Economic Small Business Development Tourism and Environmental Affairs) regulations.

SMALLER CARNIVORES

Caracal, Serval and Black Backed Jackal are rescued animals with injury or captured illegally.

AFRICAN WILD DOG

Also known as the “Painted Dog”, the African Wild Dog is an endangered species by the Endangered Wildlife Trust. With only 6600 African Wild Dogs left in the wild.