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Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/26/2023
Plantage Fontein is an old homestead property centrally located to other features in Arikok National Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/26/2023
Visitors can explore the property which is slowly decaying.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/26/2023
The architecture is simple yet detailed.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/26/2023
The property's water cistern is no longer present. The homestead used water from a natural spring located behind the home.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/26/2023
Entryway to Plantage Fontein.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/26/2023
An old swimming pool sits in the center of what was the homestead's garden at Plantage Fontein.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/26/2023
Rear of the Plantage Fontein homestead building.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/26/2023
A manmade pond retains water from the natural spring that provided water to the homestead.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/26/2023
Plantage Fontein is easily walkable from the parking area for Fontein Cave.