FARM STALLS
No road trip is complete without a stop at a farm stall (or padstal as they are referred to here in South Africa). Some farm stalls serve the best breakfasts, some sell the most delicious venison pies, many are pet-friendly and some are just plain quirky.
Here’s a selection padstals that I’ve had the pleasure of stretching my legs at…
TRAVELLER’S REST, WESTERN CAPE
This easy-going, family-run establishment is incredibly affordable, the accommodation comfortable, the food delicious and the stars are a sight to behold.
TANKWA PADSTAL, TANKWA KAROO
If you ever find yourself on the long and dusty R355 between Ceres and Calvinia, be sure to stop here for a cold one and a roosterkoek burger.
OU TRONK, RIVERSDALE
Once a jail and now a coffee shop, you are bound to find all sorts of interesting things to snoop through, not to mention a very affordable homemade meal.
DESERT ROSE FARM STALL, N7
A quirky spot in the middle of nowhere on the N7, where you can grab a bite to eat, get padkos for the road and buy vintage trinkets.