About Willowmore

Zandibela a 4500 acre, 5 star private game lodge which is perfectly situated to provide you with luxury accommodation while you explore the surrounding Baviaanskloof and quint Karoo town of Willowmore, a hidden treasure of the Eastern Cape.

Willowmore was established in 1874, it all began on the farm The Willows which was a trading centre. It was named after William Joseph. There is another version of how the town came upon its name which will appeal to the romantics, it is believed that it was named by a farmer, Lukmkul, who combined his wife’s maiden name, Petronella Catherina Moore, with a large willow tree that stood close to the house.

Farming has been a main source of income for many living in the area even the site that was to become Zandibela Private Game Lodge. Zandibela also started off as a sheep farm. Willowmore prides itself in being one of the worlds largest mohair producers. The town has its water supplied by boreholes on the farm Wanhoop 26km from town.

Willowmore is rich in history with many historical buildings to visit and antiques to be purchased. For those more interested in industry there is the Blackstone Power Station at the southern end of the town. It has six Lister Blackstone diesel engines, that used to supply the whole town with power up until 1984.

Creativity also flows in this town, there is a mohair shop, wireworks and mosaic crafters to visit.

 

Come and explore this gem, Zandibela Private Game Lodge and stay at the jewel of the Baviaans.