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    Fine dining and tractor game drives on a Free State farm

    Oct 05, 2020 3 minutes
    PHOTOS: BRIAN BERKMAN

    De Oude Kraal is a sixth-generation Free State Merino sheep farm, located about 35km from Bloemfontein, owned by Gerhard and Marie Lombard. The farm has 3 000 sheep on as many hectares, but today is far better known for its luxurious country accommodation, spa, conference and wedding facilities, and award-winning dining experience.

    A FAMILY AFFAIR

    Gerhard, who hails from Bedford in the Eastern Cape, sold his game farm there to move with wife Marie to De Oude Kraal and develop the hospitality side of the business. They made this decision after noting the success that

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