Mad About Mogs

It’s not every day that you get to see three custom-built Unimogs, owned by two brothers of a single family.

- Stuart Reichardt

So it was with great anticipation that I trundled off to chat to Adrian Robinson about his family’s love for these very capable vehicles.

I was going to get up close and personal with a 2000 and a 1982 Unimog motorhome, as well as a 1982 Unimog single cab utility with loadbed.

The last time I came into contact with a Unimog was during my military service, so I was brimming with excitement when I packed and prepared myself for a walk down memory lane.

The Robinsons’ farm is situated in the Nuy Valley, a short distance from the town of Robertson. The farm produces stone fruit (plums and nectarines) as well as wine grapes, and is also home to the Saggy Stone Craft Brewery and pub which offers no less than five delicious craft beers, made using the all-grain brewing method and natural spring water taken from the head spring at the top of the Langeberg Mountains. It’s certainly an excellent combination for very tasty beer.

The farm has wonderful accommodation options (3 A-frame cottages which sleep 6) right on the large dam within the farm’s nature reserve where guests can view wildebeest, springbok, incredible birdlife and indigenous flora and fauna in complete tranquility.

There are two additional rustic cottages which are nestled just below the farm’s water source up in the Langeberg Mountains behind the farm which offer romantic couple getaways. All cottages come complete with wood-fired hot tubs to add that unique touch and appeal.

Every year in February the farm hosts a music festival where campers can enjoy the lush green lawns and music by top local performers. A quick look at this year’s lineup indicates a variety of well-known South African acts such as Karen Zoid, Freshlyground, Jack Parow, Shortstraw, The Hellcats, Kiffness, Francois van Coke and more.

It’s a music, camping and craft beer shindig not to be missed.