between Ficksburg and Clocolan
Imla Guest Farm offers BYO tent camping at its Waterfall Campsite, located at the foot of Marabeng mountain on Waterfall Farm between Ficksburg and Clocolan. The campsite is set within working farmland surrounded by sandstone cliffs, tranquil farmlands, and a meandering river, providing a riverside setting with natural shade. Camping stands are available for guests who bring their own tents, and the farm also offers pre-pitched dome canvas tents and comfort canvas tents, but BYO tent camping remains a core option.
| Imla Guest Farm – Clocolan | 8/10 | Rural Farm — 20kms of gravel road from tar, set on working farmland at foot of Marabeng mountain surrounded by sandstone cliffs and river. No mention of traffic noise in sources; MTN & Vodacom signal available but no WiFi. | “peaceful place surrounded by natural beauty” “Serene and idyllic. Get away from the busyness of life” “Hidden gem oasis of relaxing adventuring” “I can truly recommend this place to any one who will enjoy both peace and quietness” “peaceful, family-friendly escape… tranquil riverside setting” |
Imla Guest Farm’s Waterfall Campsite offers BYO tent camping at the foot of Marabeng mountain on Waterfall Farm, S388, between Ficksburg and Clocolan. The campsite has 6 caravan/trailer sites on seasonal grass surrounded by trees, best suited for tents, off-road trailers, 4×4 motorhomes and motorbikes; road caravans are not recommended. Sites are not demarcated and guests with their own tents use camping stands. Facilities include a power point for each site on shared posts — bring a 15+m extension cord — water points on or near sites, and braai facilities though you must bring a grid. Communal ablutions provide hot water, showers, basins, flushing toilets, and a bath in the Ladies section; there is no scullery or laundry. Access is tar to the turnoff then 20kms of gravel road, requiring high clearance vehicles subject to seasonal conditions. MTN & Vodacom signal is reasonably good for data streaming but there is no WiFi. Pets are not allowed. The setting is rural farmland with sandstone cliffs, a river, dam swimming, fishing, hiking, MTB and 4×4 trails.
Imla Guest Farm
between Ficksburg and Clocolan
Imla Guest Farm Facilities
Site type: 6 caravan/trailer sites on seasonal grass surrounded by trees, suitable for tents and off-road trailers, 4×4 motorhomes, motorbikes; not recommended for road caravans. Guests who bring their own tents can use camping stands.
Power: Power point for each site on shared posts — bring a 15+m extension cord. Water: Water points on or near sites. Braai: Braai facilities available; bring a grid.
Ablutions: Communal ablutions for Ladies & Gents with hot water, showers, basins and flushing toilets; also a bath in the Ladies ablution. No scullery for washing dishes and no laundry facilities.
Access: Tar to turnoff then 20kms of gravel road; internal roads are gravel. Vehicles: High clearance and robust vehicles only, subject to seasonal road conditions.
Signal: Reasonably good MTN & Vodacom signal on which you should be able to stream data; no WiFi. Pets: Pets not allowed..
⚠ Imla Guest Farm Need To Know
Access: Tar to turnoff then 20kms of gravel road; internal roads are gravel. High clearance and robust vehicles only — subject to seasonal road conditions. Not recommended for road caravans.
Pets: Pets not allowed.
What to bring: 15+m extension cord, braai grid, net ground sheet to protect the grass, all food and drinks. Stock up with groceries in Clocolan 24kms or Ficksburg 30kms — no onsite shop.
Restaurant: No onsite restaurant; limited restaurant choices in Clocolan 24kms, variety of dining options in Ficksburg 30kms.
Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00; Check-out: 10:00.
📍Imla Guest Farm Location
Google Maps: Imla Guest Farm, Waterfall Campsite
Waterfall Farm, S388, Clocolan, 9750, Free State
GPS: -28.77844 27.70958
Region: Eastern Free State Highlands, farming district between Ficksburg and Clocolan
Distance: Approximately 580km from Cape Town
Access: Tar road to turnoff, then 20kms of gravel road. Internal roads are gravel. High clearance and robust vehicles only — subject to seasonal road conditions. Not recommended for road caravans; best for tents and off-road trailers, 4×4 motorhomes, motorbikes.