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.

  On a roadtrip with my son, and on our way back from Addo, we decided to stay over around Oudtshoorn, ending up with the magnificent views and hospitality of the... read more Varley Family and their no nonsense approach to comfort and excellence.
Viewing the animals from the evening dinner deck brought a new perspective to the different personalities of animals, from the skittish kudu to the regal Giraffe and the intrusive little troublemaking Guinea Fowl.
We had a good rest, loads of hot water, clean and comfortable lodging and spectacular morning and evening views. The type of "Visiting friends/family" holiday experience with the exuberant hospitality we have known as kids.
Will definitely return to the Varley family and follow their progress and growth with a keen eye. Special place. Special people.

  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.

  We were 2 couples travelling from France in March 2022 and really loved this place. I have been many times in Oudtshoorn and its surroundings and now I will not... read more stay anywhere else when I come back. The landscape is extremely beautiful, what a view at sunset when the animals come to drink! Also the Varley family is charming, and Constantine Varley provided us with a lot of information to plan our stay (even after we left the property he kept sending me information by WhattsApp on what to look for on the road). The breakfasts and dinners were delicious and plentyful, always with such a nice decoration on the table. Our chalets (there are only 4 or 5 I think, so this is very private) were very nice, with a verandah to look at the view. The place is close to all the things to see around (ostrich farm, cango caves...) while being in this peaceful and beautiful environnement. A real gem, for a reasonnable price. Thank you and we'll be back. Ariane

  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.

  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!

  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!

  Had an excellent time at Zwartberg, our third time visiting! Every time we visit, we discover more! We will be back for next year’s Karoo to Coast long weekend for... read more sure! Thanx to the Zwartberg team for making each visit special!

  I had a wonderful time at the farm with some friends!

The accommodation was lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed the available walking and running trails and it was fantastic... read more to be so close to such incredible wildlife!

Thank you so much.

  We had a wonderful time here. Spectacular views, lovely accommodation. Food was great and the service was above and beyond. We did the Meiringpoort 21km race and Zwartberg is in... read more perfect proximity to the race. Varley, his wife and sons went out of their way - organising sandwiches for us after the race as we missed breakfast. We definitely plan to be back again for next year’s race if not before