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    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
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    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.

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