Mon Desir has been the Skinner family’s homestead since 1873. We invite you to experience our home on an authentic working Karoo Farm (Ranch) situated in the Eastern Cape in South Africa. Mon Desir offers an abundance of Game, spectacular views of the Cockscomb Mountains and bio diverse plant life. We are Game Outfitters and offer the full range of services.
Find Out MoreTake a game drive and spot a variety of game at your own leisure, or take a guided tour. Take in the splendour of nature on our walking trial and view magnificent Cycads. We can offer a guided walk or follow the clearly marked route at your own leisure.
Our ServicesMarvel at the natural beauty of the Karoo flora and fauna. Can be taken at your own leisure or with a tour guide.
Admire the unique vegetation of the Karoo.
Enjoy a rustic, authentic experience. Fully furnished units with DSTV, en suite bathrooms, and both indoor and outdoor braai facilities.
Fully inclusive packages, honoring the tradition of walk and
stalk with our registered professional hunter.
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Our Hunters Lodge consists of a two bedroomed main cottage and an adjacent bedroom with a separate entrance. The Lodge is also available as a self-catering rental unit.
The two bedroomed main cottage offers the following: One bedroom equipped with a ceiling fan, air-conditioning, electric blankets, heater, gun safe and built in cupboards which sleeps two adults (one couple). A second smaller bedroom with two single beds (Suited for children), The two rooms share a bathroom with a shower, basin and toilet. It features an open plan living area with a fully equipped kitchen (stove, fridge, micro wave, kettle, toaster, pots, pans, cutlery and crockery) as well as a built in indoor braai (fireplace), a television with DSTV and Wi-Fi.
The adjacent bedroom with a separate entrance offers the following: The bedroom is ensuite and sleeps two adults (1 couple). The bathroom has a shower, basin and toilet. The room is equipped with a ceiling fan, kettle, heater, air-conditioning, electric blanket, built in cupboards, bar fridge, gun safe, television with DSTV and Wi-Fi.
Hunters with packages will have all meals in the Main House, the original Homestead, where they will be hosted by John and Sandra Skinner, personally.
Contact us to start your journey.
082-56-42-300