About Us

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Algerynskraal Farm on Route R62, Magoo's on 62 offers a truly authentic Karoo experience.

Our Story

Welcome to Magoo's on 62 - Your Gateway to the Karoo Experience

Location: 62 Algerynskraal Farm, R, Ladismith 6655, South Africa

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Algerynskraal Farm on Route R62, Magoo's on 62 offers a truly authentic Karoo experience. Our rustic guesthouse is a haven of tranquility, providing respite from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The Karoo Experience

Magoo's on 62 is your escape to a world of natural beauty and serenity. We are located away from the madness of the city, allowing you to disconnect from the chaos and rediscover yourself.

Here, you have the opportunity to switch off from the fast-paced world and simply be a human being again, not just a human doing.

Our Farm

Algerynskraal Farm is not just a place; it's an experience in itself. Our farm is renowned for its successful Jojoba oil production and lush lucern fields. As you stay with us, you can explore the farm's unique offerings and witness the harmony between nature and sustainable agriculture.

At Magoo's on 62, we invite you to rejuvenate, unwind, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Karoo. Whether you're seeking solace, adventure, or a taste of rural life, our guesthouse is the perfect gateway to it all.

Come and discover the magic of Magoo's on 62, where the Karoo welcomes you with open arms.

Farm History

This beautiful Klein Karoo farm lies a mere 15 km west of Ladismith between hills, mountains and valleys.

The first official owner of this gem farm can unfortunately only be traced as far back as about 1820.

Jan Abraham Nel was a cattle farmer, who farmed on the farm Brandriver in the district of Barrydale. Jan Nel had a herdsman with the name of Algeryn who manned Jan’s animal outpost. Algeryn built an impressive cattle kraal for himself from the local stone and over time Algeryn's kraal changed to Algerynskraal.

Philip Lodewyk La Grange who grew up at Touwsberg, married Elizabeth Maria Lombard in 1864 and bought the cattle outpost – now officially called Algerynskraal, from Jan Nel - probably in the year they were married. They settled there and had 10 sons and 8 daughters.

All the boys, except the eldest, built houses for themselves on the farm in time and remained farmers on Algerynskraal. Some of the boys of Jan gave their portions of the farm a different name, but Algerynskraal continued to exist as the overarching name.

Most of the La Grange brothers were later succeeded by a son and Algerynskraal belonged to the La Grange family until the mid-nineteen sixties. From 1966 onwards, the farms were sold one after the other to outsiders.

Mr. Malcolm McGown became the proud owner of most of the remaining Algerynskraal property in 1981. In 1984 Mr. McGown obtained the portion of land on which Algeryn’s original stone kraal still exists today.

The last La Grange landowner on Algerynskraal was Cornelius Theodorus La Grange, a grandson of Kerneels and Miemie La Grange who lived on Tierkop.

The remains of this historic old cattle outpost can still be seen on the farm, which to this day bears Algeryn's name. Serious consideration is being given to restoring it and transforming it into a pleasant socialising-braai place for the people of Kannaland and visiting guests.

Today, one of the beautiful farmhouses, built around 1898, has been converted into a spacious guest house. The lovely guest house has recently been renamed 'Magoo on 62' – the nickname of Malcolm McGown and of course it borders the R62 between Barrydale and Ladismith in the Kannaland district.