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Estcourt Reviews

4.3 out of 5

Nelisiwe Nelly

Peacefully sleep

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Estcourt Reviews

Nelisiwe Nelly
30 September 2024

Peacefully sleep

Superb. 5 out of 5
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Courtney Tweddle
07 April 2022

Cute town.

Superb. 5 out of 5
Rodele Gabriel
28 February 2022

Slievrye

Okay. 3 out of 5
LUNGISILE ZULU
12 December 2021

Chilling with children and family.

Superb. 5 out of 5
Imran Haffejee
07 February 2019

Quiet town

Okay. 3 out of 5
mishell radebe
16 October 2018

Beautiful landscape, clean and friendly helpful community. We visited the HLUBE annual pilgrimage.

Superb. 5 out of 5

More info about Estcourt

Estcourt has grown enormously from the fort that was erected in pioneer days to an industrial centre that specialises in livestock and meat products. In 1847 the fort was erected on a hill over the Bushman's river and is reputedly still haunted by numerous ghosts. Built to protect transport riders and the herds of cattle driven across the ford, it is as secure as any castle with drinking water tanks in the basement, a drawbridge, moat and two secret tunnels. While exploring the historical sites, you will learn much about the village that was named in honour of Thomas Estcourt, an English parliamentarian who sponsored the immigration of settlers into the area.

Movement is still popular in the form of hiking where numerous trails will lead to destinations such as Giant’s Castle, San caves and game viewing areas such as New Formosa Nature Reserve, Weenen Game Reserve and Moor Park Nature Reserve. Twelve different... Show more