Sandstone guest house and garden | Imla Guest Farm - Free State - Ficksburg

Imla Guest Farm

Free State, Ficksburg

Imla Guest Farm sits on Waterfall Farm near Ficksburg in the Eastern Free State. The sandstone guest house and farm campsites sit below the Marabeng mountains with private dams for fishing and swimming.

The fishing

The farm has several dams. One dam is set aside for fishing. Carp and barbel are caught here. Guests fish from the open bank. Bring your own tackle. Confirm fishing access and any fees with the venue before you book.

You can catch
BarbelCarp
Water & style
DamPapgooi (normal)Specimen Carp
Bank
Open bank

Staying at Imla Guest Farm

Waterfall Farm is on the S388 road between Clocolan and Ficksburg. The main guest house has en-suite rooms with fireplaces. Waterfall and Hangklip Dam campsites offer glamping tents, tented camp sites, and caravan stands with power and ablutions. Guests can hike, mountain bike, trail run, swim, canoe, and fish on the farm. School camps, team-building, and weddings are also hosted. The Oak Tree Boma is a popular evening gathering spot. Glamp tents start from about R375 per night. Tented camp and caravan stands start from about R300 per night. Hangklip Dam camp stands start from about R375 per night. Fishing may carry an extra charge. Confirm the current price with the venue before you book. Last updated at: 9 September 2026.

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Camping

Amenities

Ablutions Shower Braai Mountain biking trails Hiking trails Canoeing Hot tub at dam Kids welcome

Operating hours

Check-in from 14:00. Check-out by 10:00. Office hours vary by day. Confirm times with the venue.

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