Swartberg Private Game Lodge in Oudtshoorn

Rooms include King Suites, Twin Rooms, and Suites with Mountain View. Each room has a private bathroom with a bath and shower, bathrobes, a work desk, and a coffee machine. Some rooms have front and back patios with views of the garden and mountains. Ceiling fans keep rooms cool; electric blankets are provided for colder nights. No air conditioning or fridge is available.

The restaurant serves a three-course set dinner and breakfast, featuring local South African, vegetarian, and vegan options, including pizza. Chef Florence prepares the meals. Dinner is served in the dining room or on the front veranda overlooking the lawns where animals gather. Drinks are available from the honesty bar.

The outdoor swimming pool overlooks the mountains and has sun loungers, umbrellas, and a shallow end. Game drives with guide Cowen last about two hours and offer sightings of giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Guests can also hike, cycle, or fish on the property. Animals often come close to the lodge in the evening and early morning.

The lodge sits at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains, 36 km from Oudtshoorn via a dirt road. It is close to the Swartberg Pass and Cango Caves. George Airport is 100 km away. The location is remote and quiet, with no nearby restaurants or shops-all meals are taken at the lodge.

Manager Willem and the staff provide warm hospitality, including private check-in/check-out, daily housekeeping, laundry and ironing services, and a tour desk for game drives or hiking. Free WiFi is available in common areas. The property has free private parking, a shared lounge with an outdoor fireplace, and a picnic area. Board games are available for families.