This lodge is absolutely amazing.
It is the perfect destination to switch off and relax. With a glass of wine on the porch while the animals feed right in... read more front of you, it is the ideal way to forget about all your worries back home.

We experienced great service and they have the friendliest staff.

If your looking for a nice relaxing get away with friends, family or your significant other, Zwartberg mountain view lodge is the perfect place.

  Varley and his wife are an absolute joy and great hosts. Their warmth and hospitality know no bounds. They go above and beyond to make your stay truly exceptional. The... read more accommodation was comfy and equipped with all the necessary amenities. A pleasant surprise was the efficient air conditioning that kept the chalet comfortably warm. The food offerings were not only delicious but also abundant, leaving no room for hunger. Having drinks on veranda while gazing out at the wildlife during the evenings was a special experience. Varley's wealth of knowledge about the animals adds a fascinating dimension to your stay. Whether you're a couple looking for a romantic getaway or a family with children, this destination is perfect for a weekend escape. Summertime promises an added charm with the availability of a pool. Our stay there was thoroughly enjoyable and memorable.

  Picturesque setting with warm hospitality. The perfect place to unwind and relax with the animals as a beautiful backdrop. Great amenities and wonderful hosts! We will definitely visit Zwartberg Mountain... read more View Lodge again.

  Oudtshorn has to be the ultimate South African tourist town. Everything seems to be tourist orientated and each property we have seen looks amazing.
Here at the Zwartberg Lodge, we... read more were treated to an amazing experience, the Main lodge provided excellent meals and the hosts went out of their way to assist and guide us to ensure we saw all the sights. We even got to take a little hike!

  Amazing experience! Very friendly, welcoming and helpful hosts, just the best food and very comfortable, clean accomodation. The landscape is magnificent and having breakfast, lunch and dinner with a view... read more on kudus, springboks, zebras and the local ‘naughty’ giraffe is an experience that can’t be beat.
Would definitely recommend booking two nights to fully experience this amazing place.

  We had a very nice stay here. The hosts were very kind and helpfull. Seeing the animals was great. We have really enjoyed the morningwalk. Seeing the animals again in... read more another surrounding was great. And do not forget the magnificent diner We have enjoyed the first evening.

  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

  If you are looking for a good place to stay, Zwartbergview Mountain Lodge is allocated just outside Oudtshoorn where you can enjoy peace and tranquility. You have privacy at the... read more chalets and good company/entertainment at the lodge.

This peace of heaven is just far enough away from town to enjoy nature, but still close enough to enjoy all the activities in the surrounding area.

  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.

  What an incredible place, we stayed here on our honeymoon and what a place it was! The rooms were wonderfully clean and well equipped, the food was out of this... read more world, the hosts were so friendly and accommodating (They recommended things for us to do in the area, made bookings on our behalf and surprised us with congratulatory balloons and champagne in our room on arrival)
Watching the animals eat in the evenings with a drink in your hand, the sun setting and wonderful company...knowing great food is on the way...what more can you ask for.

Thank-you Varley!

Monique and Ashley van Staden