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

  We chose the Lodge as a stop-over on our way to Cape Town and were delighted with our choice. The accommodation was stylish, well equipped and very comfortable and both... read more dinner and breakfast were delicious. We couldn't have been looked after better and wish we could have stayed longer.

  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 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.

  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!

  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!

  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.

  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

  Owners went out of their way to accommodate our needs. Dinner at the Main Lodge very good. Chalets clean and comfortable. Environment beautiful and serene. Watched, from Main Lodge, wild... read more animals at waterhole late afternoon.

  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