The dappled shadows cast from the Langeberg Mountains bathe the tiny village of Suurbraak, sheltered by the giant oaks, whilst the Buffeljachts River flows gently beside it. Only 10km from the N2 can you really afford not to give it a visit?
The isolation of Suurbraak is one of its charms and limits the financial resources of the people. Many still cook on wood stoves, using an abundance of alien vegetation that grows in this area. The people live close to the land using farming methods that belong to the past. The smaller farms are still ploughed using horse drawn ploughs. Agricultural work is often done manually. Many households own at least one cow and some horses. Horse and donkey drawn carts are often seen here on the streets.
Community guides are available for village walks and mountain hikes. There are basic braai facilities alongside the river with spectacular pools. The riverine areas offer great bird-watching opportunities.
Sheer lack of opportunity has forced the youth to seek employment elsewhere. Mat making, hide curing and blacksmithing have all sadly died out as a result. So has candle and soap making. However, furniture making, in particular chairs and the traditional methods of bodging, has remained. Garden furniture and crafts are also fashioned from alien vegetation. Guided village and mountain walking tours are offered, while horse riding and cart rides remind the visitor that, to a large extent, time has stood still at Suurbraak. There is no formal accommodation - but where else will the community take you in? You only have to ask and, for a fee, you can overnight (or longer) at a family homestay.