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.

  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.

  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!

  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

  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.

  From the second we arrived, we were treated with superior service. They went out of the way to make our stay comfortable and even fixed a flat tire for... read more us! We’ll definitely go back! A very unique experience! More

  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.

  We had a wonderful time at this lodge. We stayed in Zebra cottage which is great when travelling with a child. The braai area was our favourite part of the... read more cottage. There is some Karoo bushes in between the cottage and the braai, so it feels like you are out in the open, but the cottage is right there.

The owners and staff was amazing. We had sundowners at the main building / bar in the evening, overlooking the beautiful Karoo hills. The view really is amazing.

The owner blows on a whistle around sunset, all the animals comes to this area then to feed. It was great for our 3 year old who enjoyed the presence of the giraffe very much.

  We went here to do some Self Isolation for Covid 19.This beat any house or hotel isolation.Here you are between the animals and nature.Sitting every evening and on the porch... read more and watching the animals come to eat.With Belinda,Andre,Jenny that are the perfect host.Annelize makes the perfect breakfast in the morning.Perfect supper in the evenings.This is a must if you want tranquility and just want to relax.

  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.