School Tours
Educational Farm Visits Full of Hands-On Fun
Since 1991 Holmeleigh Farmyard has been offering hands-on educational fun combined with animal demonstrations.
Educational tours
Learning comes to life
Meet, learn, feed and discover.
Our friendly guides make learning about farm animals fun and interactive, with age-appropriate information designed to keep children engaged. Tours are available in Afrikaans, English and isiXhosa.
- Guided farm tour
- Age-appropriate learning
- Animal demonstrations
- Afrikaans, English & isiXhosa
Play time
Room to run wild
Climb, play, ride and explore.
Every school tour package includes a fun-filled tractor ride to the bottom of the farm and back, plus plenty of free time for children to let loose and enjoy our fully equipped playground.
- Tractor ride
- Fully equipped playground
- Free play time
- Farmyard adventure
Lunch packages
Refuel for more fun
Pack a lunch or let us do the catering.
Children are welcome to bring their own packed lunch to enjoy after the tour. Prefer something hassle-free? We can prepare lunch packs to suit your group and budget.
- Packed lunches welcome
- Catered lunch packs
- Budget-friendly options
- Easy group catering
Educational tours
Learning comes to life.
Meet, learn, feed and discover.
Our friendly guides make learning about farm animals fun and interactive, with age-appropriate information designed to keep children engaged. Tours are available in Afrikaans, English and isiXhosa.
- Guided farm tour
- Age-appropriate learning
- Animal demonstrations
- Afrikaans, English & isiXhosa
Play time
Room to run wild.
Climb, play, ride and explore.
Every school tour package includes a fun-filled tractor ride to the bottom of the farm and back, plus plenty of free time for children to let loose and enjoy our fully equipped playground.
- Tractor ride
- Fully equipped playground
- Free play time
- Farmyard adventure
Lunch packages
Refuel for more fun.
Pack a lunch or let us do the catering.
Children are welcome to bring their own packed lunch to enjoy after the tour. Prefer something hassle-free? We can prepare lunch packs to suit your group and budget.
- Packed lunches welcome
- Catered lunch packs
- Budget-friendly options
- Easy group catering
Learning made easy
One trip. Plenty to discover.
Everything you need to make your school outing a success — from tour options and activities to lunch and practical details. Just choose your package, bring the class and let the learning begin.
Save your date
A deposit of R250 is required within 48 hours to secure your booking and is non-refundable in the event of cancellation.
In the case of inclement weather we will gladly reschedule your outing to another suitable date and carry over your deposit.
Tea garden & treats
Tea garden available with breakfasts, light meals and snacks available at pocket money prices. No Entry fee is charged for adults if ordering from the Tea Garden.
Tour times
Our school tours run from Tuesday to Friday, 09:00 – 12:30.
Faqs
Frequently asked questions
School tours run from Tuesday to Friday, 09:00–12:30.
Our guided tours are available in Afrikaans, English and isiXhosa, making it easy to choose the language that works best for your group.
Yes. Children are welcome to bring a packed lunch to enjoy after the tour. Alternatively, we can prepare lunch packs for your group according to your needs and budget.
A R250 deposit is required within 48 hours to secure your booking. Payment is made securely online via PayFast. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable in the event of cancellation.
Your safety and enjoyment are our priority. If the weather conditions aren’t suitable for the outing, we may need to reschedule your trip to another available date. Your deposit will be fully carried over to the new date, so you won’t lose your booking or deposit due to weather.
Plan your school tour
Choose your preferred date and time, tell us how many children and adults will be joining, and let us know about any lunch or catering requirements.