We were greeted and welcomed by the friendly owner which made for a great first impression. The accommodation, food and service were excellent. Our irregular movements were accommodated without objection,... read more even late into a Sunday evening. The owners and staff went out of their way to help with a personal matter which was highly appreciated. We are already planning our next stay next year. Top marks for a top destination!

  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.

  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.

  What a wonderful surprise to find such lovely accommodation set on the side of the mountains, the fires at the main lodge was amazing and the food was 5 star,... read more to top it off was the enjoyable evenings at the fire laughing in conversation with the gracious hosts will definitely be back soon. Thanks Owen and Caryn

  Beautiful and tranquil place, perfect for whole family to relax in quiet of nature.
Great for hiking.
Friendly owners and staff, really makes you feel at home.
Especially enjoyed watching... read more the animals so close.
Chalets neat and perfect for a comfortable stay.
A lot to do in surrounding area.
A must stay!

  Had a great weekend breakaway with a few friends. We booked out the Nguni, Springbuck and Oryx Chalet. One of the best stays we have had during lockdown. Absolutely worth... read more it and highly recommend it to anyone...

  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.

  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!

  We had the best stay at the most beautiful, amazing place. The chalet is perfect, clean and you get lost in the incredible nature surrounding you. Absolutely private... read more and secluded. The hosts are generous and accommodating, makes you feel right at home. To experience the animals from nearby is indescribable amazing, and the hiking trails a must. We will definitely return. Thank you for a wonderful experience! More

  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