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Reviewed 24 December 2014

Absolutely beautiful setting with a wonderful host!! The food & hiking was lovely! Sitting around the fire & watching the animals was a highlight - especially as we got to see a genet!! Would definitely go back again!

Date of stay: December 2014
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Management ZVML, Owner at Zwartberg View Mountain Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 30 May 2021

Sorry for responding so late, Firstly thank you so much for what is in reality an excellent review, we deeply appreciate the time it took you to write it ! We as the new owners would really hope to seen you soon, even if it is just to come and see all the new upgrade or just follow us on Instagram: Zwartbergviewmountainlogde or go to the website. We have made a lot of changes

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Reviewed 17 December 2014 via mobile

This place is amazing... You come down the driveway and the landscape is out of this world- dinner is served with zebras and springbok and over a campfire you can watch wildlife roam around. Rooms are great -comfy beds with a view that can't be beaten. We went for a Walk before breakfast and were treated to Views of a giraffe- you can't beat that! An awesome stay - thanks jan.

Date of stay: December 2014
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Management ZVML, Owner at Zwartberg View Mountain Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 30 May 2021

Sorry for responding so late, Firstly thank you so much for what is in reality an excellent review, we deeply appreciate the time it took you to write it ! We as the new owners would really hope to seen you soon, even if it is just to come and see all the new upgrade or just follow us on Instagram: Zwartbergviewmountainlogde or go to the website. We have made a lot of changes

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Reviewed 14 December 2014

Excelent service, outstanding dinner, wonderfull views, campfire in the dawn watching the animals. An expierience you will never forget. We enjoyed the stay very much. Pure nature in an exceptional surrounding.

Date of stay: November 2014
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Management ZVML, Owner at Zwartberg View Mountain Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 30 May 2021

Sorry for responding so late, Firstly thank you so much for what is in reality an excellent review, we deeply appreciate the time it took you to write it ! We as the new owners would really hope to seen you soon, even if it is just to come and see all the new upgrade or just follow us on Instagram: Zwartbergviewmountainlogde or go to the website. We have made a lot of changes

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Reviewed 12 December 2014

The were exclamations of surprise and (nervous?)laughter as we turned off the main gravel Vergelegen Road a few kilometers outside Oudtshoorn. to approach ZVMR along the narrow track with its quirky signposts popping up between the bushes... We took our relatives from Germany to experience the feeling of isolation in the Klein Karoo , enjoy the small collection of wild game that approach the patio at sunset while we sipped drinks around the firesaide followed by a delicious dinner prepared by Jann and his small team.It certainly is a unique place to stay with comfortable beds, caring hosts and will remain in our memory for a long time.
The rooms are individually decorated in keeping with their names e.g." Nguni" and "Springbok."
In order to unwind and "do" all the walks I would recommend at least two nights and ,of course, ensure that you wear hats and closed walking shoes.to suit the rough terrain.

Room tip: It appears all rooms are equally good , individually decorated and named according to the theme-"Nguni", Springbok, etc
Date of stay: November 2014
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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jannharoldbader, Owner at Zwartberg View Mountain Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 12 December 2014

Aaaaaaarrrggghh!!!!
Another four !!!!!
...and yet it is a perfect review which could easily have been a five with just one more click of the
dots - clearly at Zwartberg View our fours are as good as many other lodges 5's and when and if we get a 5....readers can regard it as a six !!!!
Thank you for this fabulous (perhaps understated) review !!!!
You are welcome back any time !!!!!

Jan, Camilla, Amanda and all.

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Reviewed 11 December 2014

Brilliant hosts and ones that really care. Jaan has almost single handledy carved Zwartberg from nothing and created something with great style, whilst keeping a simplicity that keeps you close to nature. The individual houses each have a delightful large room, annex, shower room and terrace. The bed is very comfortable, the views are magnificent and all is very clean. Jaan cooks his guests vast and delicious meals morning and night and all is high quality. Eating surrounded by very healthy looking zebras etc, is the icing on the cake. There is a very well stocked honesty bar and this trust is a nice experience. I would highly recommend Zwartberg View (unless you want gold taps and butlers), it is great place to stay. If you can get Jaan to tell you one of his true life stories, you need no other entertainment. Thank you Jann and Camilla, we hope to return and hope you continue to have a very well earned success.

Room tip: All good, very similar
Date of stay: November 2014
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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jannharoldbader, Owner at Zwartberg View Mountain Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 12 December 2014

Brilliant review !!!!
5's all the way !!!
If we would have had the butlers and the gold taps - could have been a six !!
But it is always extremely pleasant to read how our reviewers record their experiences on tripadvisor and we clearly remain very consistent in that, providing something completely different from anything else....experiences that last a lifetime !!
Thank you for this wonderful review.

Jann, Camilla, amanda, a couple of dogs and some fat zebras.

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