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.

  Awesome people with great hospitality and a warm home feel. Food was superb and very tasty. Felt like we were visiting long lost family. Had such a good time. Great... read more views and super comfortable and clean rooms. Great place to take a break. Superb cycling area.

  It was a well deserved weekend break from the rush of city life to this tranquil lodge in the mountains. We did not know what to expect but was pleasantly... read more surprised by the beautiful view, the clean charlet and the wonderful South African food. The animals were so calm and it was such a delight to see them being fed by their carers right in front of us while we were sitting on the porch. Our hosts went out of their way to make our weekend one to remember for a long time. We can absolutely recommend it to tourists aswell as South Africans. Hope to see you soon in the near future.

  This is my 5th visit to ZVML and it ranks ever-higher in my experience and estimation. Having brought different friends each time I visit they all want to return.... read more The environment, comfort, views and hospitality is first class. Looking forward to returning soon.

  We had a great time at Zwartberg View Mountain Lodge. Staying in the nice cottages with giraffe, zebras and antilopes passing by in the morning while brushing your... read more teeth is definitely an experience. Varley and Hannalize organized a mountainbike, complete with helmet and rack for one of us to ride the Swartberg Pass. We enjoyed the nice and clean pool, sunset drinks on the terrace watching the animals and dinner in the cozy restaurant. Thanks for everything!

  This was our third stopover for our group of 8 tour, where we spent two nights. Individual, lodges with a dressing area and lovely shower room. Outside was a... read more raised veranda (stoop) with seating and amazing views to the mountains beyond. Immaculately clean and comfortable.
The main lodge, where food is served, is spacious and very well furnished with a small bar, an outside pool and large veranda below which congregate the reserve’s animal residents as the evening draws in; a lovely spot for a sundowner.
Beautiful venue for a few nights stay; great food and our hosts were simply delightful and very helpful in making arrangements to visit some local attractions.

  We had a great overnight stay in a comfortable chalet and enjoyed seeing all the animals. Dinner was excellent but the best bit was sitting by the fire pit in... read more the evening! Thank you Varley and Hannalise!

  Stayed only 1 nite. Was welcomed by owner and host. We felt very special. We came down to the lounge area at 5 pm to see the animals being fed,... read more while our dinner for 3 was being prepared. It was a chilly nite so the fire place was on. We regretted we only stayed one nite but will be back to stay longer on our return to South Africa

  Really the best of the best ... when you are looking at top quality and the best hospitality and included you have all the animals at your doorstep, what more... read more do you want ? Best value for money and its in a save and secure location to. This place is paradise on earth!

  Great service and very friendly staff
Nice and well prepared food, tasty and with a personal touch
Beautiful location
I shall definitely visit them again
Road is good and accessible... read more and well maintained