Murray Cosby Jackson came to the Waterberg in 1901 as a mounted soldier with the Royal Hampshire's.
He instantly fell in love with this ruggedly beautiful area and put together enough money to purchase a piece of land known as Rietbokspruit.

Farming was a challenge in the poor soils of the Waterberg and livestock would frequently be taken by leopard, but Murray persevered and built his homestead in lavish colonial style.

In years to come, the beauty of the Waterberg drew others like Murray to the region, and a community of farmers established itself. The social life was rich with tennis and polo tournaments, and the hospitality of the Waterberg farmers became legendary.

Murray’s son Eric continued the fine tradition of Waterberg hospitality throughout his life and now three generations on, the Jackson family has restored Halkett Country House to its former glory.

Today we offer an exclusive country retreat, where our service is surpassed only by the dignity of the grand old house.

    Tel: +27 14 743 2525

  Mob: +27 (0)76 934 6856

    Email: info@halkett.co.za

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