We had an incredible stay for 2 nights. The Varley’s went our of their way to accommodate our family who had to stay over unplanned due to flooding. ... read more The food and the views were excellent. Our unit was spacious, comfortable and secluded. Children friendly. I can certainly recommend this as a get-away-from-it-all experience.

  This is a rustic resort with stunning views. The freedom to see and experience the beautiful nature of the Karoo in well equipt selfcafering charlet's. The main house offers... read more a bar, splash pool and beautiful views. The hopitality of the owners and the interaction with game during feeding time makes this a unique expierence.

  Friendly hosts (Mr and Mrs Varley) They go the extra mile making sure the guest get the best expierence. Great food with best views looking at nature, birds and... read more the animals.
Fires always on for cozy relax atmosphere

  Had an excellent stay in the secluded Zebra chalet. Private boma, everything needed and more. Also had an exceptional dinner experience in the beautiful main lodge! The lodge is perfectly... read more located!

Highly recommended!

  My husband and I set out on a mini road trip for 10 days at the end of July beginning of August, and my husband being the planner he is,... read more opted for each destination to be booked prior to our departure. I therefore booked 5 getaways (two nights each) over our 10 day period. Zwartberg View Mountain Lodge had been recommended to us and so we included the Lodge in our itinerary. Without knowing what to expect, I had been looking forward to our stay in George the most BUT that said, Zwartberg exceeded all expectations, and was my absolute favourite stay/getaway of all. On arrival we were literally met first by the local giraffe - Melman (what a treat) - and then by the owners Varley & Hannelize. From that moment on our stay did not disappoint. The rooms are exceptionably comfortable (oh my word that bed!!!), and the surroundings are breathtaking. We set out each morning for a walk around the farm, enjoying not only the walk but also being able to see the local Lodge animals in the distance as they avoided meeting us head on. After our exercise we would head down to the main common area and deck for a delicious (late) breakfast. The rest of the day can be spent relaxing and soaking in the view or exploring the surrounding areas (the Meiringspoort is definitely worth the drive if you have never been and the small village of De Rust was a treat too). In the evening we would head down to the deck for sundowners and watch the animals come in for their dinner. We also opted for dinner in the evening and besides being absolutely delicious, the chef was also very generous with the portion sizes (so much so that we never finished a meal). If you enjoy your wines, then Varley has a serious selection of some very enjoyable cultivars. The evenings were finished off around a large fireplace enjoying the absolute peace and quiet and some more lovely red wine. If you enjoy the outdoors, wide open spaces, and good old fashioned South African hospitality then this is the place to spend a couple of days or more (we were very sad to leave after two days and could definitely done another night or so). Thank you Varley, Hannelize, and Zwartberg Mountain View Lodge for providing an unforgettable getaway.

  The setting is stunning, away from busy roads and was a truly fantastic stay. We were welcomed by Varley and Franco and made to feel at home straight away. This... read more lodge has a super relaxed atmosphere with the animals popping down to get a bite to eat right outside the lodge verandah. The food was excellent and there was nothing Franco didn't know about the animals, whose care was of the upmost importance. We're so glad Melman (the giraffe) came to see us off and I'm lucky my partner got in the car as he could quite easily have stayed. Would highly recommend the lodge for a little piece of paradise, with beautiful sunsets against the red mountains.

  This was the second time I have visited Zwartberg. It is the MOST wonderful getaway, and so worth the visit. The Zwartberg chalets are beautifully decorated, and wonderfully isolated. The... read more views of the Klein Karoo are absolutely unmatched. We were lucky enough to see snow on the mountains surrounding us!
The lodge area is the perfect place to enjoy a meal, have a dip in the pool, watch game or just sit by the fire with a book. The food is absolutely delicious, and I would definitely recommend having a meal or two there.
The farm is a great place to relax, and watch the game. We also walked a beautiful hiking trail on the property with beautiful views over the farm and the mountains.
The owners are wonderful, and are very accommodating to any needs we had. More

  Spent the weekend here and what an absolute pleasure, I cannot wait to go back there!! The chalets are incredibly well equipped and very comfortable. Nothing quite beats lying in... read more bed with untouched bush and mountain vistas as your view!

The lodge has everything you could ask for and more, a perfect spot for a quick dip in the pool or to read a book by a roaring log fire! The owners and staff and incredibly warm and friendly and made us feel very welcome, it felt like a home away from home. Special mention also goes to the delicious and hearty food that we had during our stay!

The farm also has very well sign posted walking trails in the surrounding bush and And an encounter with a curious giraffe and springbok was an absolute highlight!!

Was very sad to leave and already cannot wait to go back! More

  The perfect place to hit that "reset" button, escaping from that rushed lifestyle. Here you only experience peace for the soul by taking a walk surrounded by nature or drinking... read more a sundowner on the porch whilst the animals are feeding right in front of you!

Truely grateful that we discovered this hidden gem!

A big thank you to the management and staff for providing top class service, we will definitely be back!

  The best Karoo experience! Comfortable chalets, great food, excellent hosts! Best views and plenty of game! We were there in winter and there was a constant fire in the diningroom... read more and airconditioning in the rooms! Ambiance is excellent! Do youself a favour!