Groenfontein Retreat
Set in a private valley leading up to the Swartberg Nature Reserve around 20 km northeast of Calitzdorp in the Little Karoo in South Africa, The Retreat at Groenfontein is a simple but wonderfully remote guest house, centred on a beautiful Victorian farmstead and owner-hosted by Marie and Grant, with guest accommodation in 8 rooms and providing access to a range of local activities, notably including hiking trails and river swimming.
Sanbona Dwyka Lodge
Set on the impressive 540 square kilometre Sanbona Reserve in the Little Karoo area of South Africa, Sanbona Dwyka Lodge is a surprisingly good safari camp for this region, with guests accommodation in 9 lovely tented suites and offering a good range of guided safari activities.
Altes Landhaus
Set in the pretty village of Schoemanshoek around 12 km to the north of Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo in South Africa, Altes Landhaus Country Lodge is a high quality guest farm centred on a lovely Cape Dutch house, with guest accommodation in 9 suites and providing access to a range of local activities, notably including caving and ostrich farms.
Berluda Farm
Set in the pretty village of Schoemanshoek around 12 km to the north of Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo in South Africa, Berluda Farmhouse and Cottages is a modest property centred on a working ostrich farm, with guest accommodation in 17 rooms and providing access to a range of local activities, notably including caving and ostrich farms.
Rosenhof House
Set at the north end of the town of Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo in South Africa, Rosenhof Country House is a five star property contained within a restored 1852 house, with guest accommodation in 14 modern rooms, facilities including a spa and a fine dining restaurant and providing access to a range of local activities, notably including caving and ostrich farms.
Sanbona Gondwana
Set on the impressive 540 square kilometre Sanbona Reserve in the Little Karoo area of South Africa, Sanbona Gondwana Family Lodge is a child-friendly safari property, with guests accommodation in 12 suites and offering a good range of guided safari activities. Minimum age for safari activities is 5 years.
Galenia Estate
Set high in the Langeberg Mountains around 5 km east of the town of Montagu in the Little Karoo area of South Africa, Galenia Estate is a relatively upmarket lodge centred on a renovated Huguenot farmstead, with guest accommodation in 8 rooms and providing access to a range of local activities, notably including some good hiking trails.
Sanbona Tilney Manor
Set on the impressive 540 square kilometre Sanbona Reserve in the Little Karoo area of South Africa, Sanbona Tilney Manor is a surprisingly good safari camp, with guests accommodation in 6 suites and offering a good range of guided safari activities.
Sanbona Explorer Camp
“Set on the impressive 540 square kilometre Sanbona Reserve in the Little Karoo area of South Africa, Sanbona Explorer Camp is the most authentic safari camp in the Western Cape, with guests accommodation in 6 authentic tents and offering a good range of guided safari activities.” Read More
Oue Werf
Set in the pretty village of Schoemanshoek around 12 km to the north of Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo in South Africa, Oue Werf Country House is a small lodge centred on an 1857 farmhouse and personally hosted by owners Marius and Annelie, with guest accommodation in 8 rooms and providing access to a range of local activities, notably including caving and ostrich farms.
De Opstal
Set on the main road in the pretty village of Schoemanshoek around 12 km to the north of Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo in South Africa, De Opstal Country Lodge is a relatively large four star property centred on a Victorian ostrich farm, with guest accommodation in 20 rooms and providing access to a range of local activities, notably including caving and ostrich farms. Largely used for coach groups, weddings and functions.
Adley House
Set across the Grobbelaars River from the centre of Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo in South Africa, Adley House is a four star bed and breakfast contained within a restored 1905 house, with guest accommodation in 14 rooms and providing access to a range of local activities, notably including caving and ostrich farms.
In Abundance House
Set in a quiet residential street in the town of Montagu in the Little Karoo area of South Africa, In Abundance Guest House is a decent quality owner-hosted property, with guest accommodation in 10 rooms and providing access to a range of local activities, notably including intimate tours of the local wineries.
Mimosa Lodge
Set in a residential street in the town of Montagu in the Little Karoo area of South Africa, Mimosa Lodge is a decent quality property contained in an impressive restored townhouse, with guest accommodation in 23 rooms and providing access to a range of local activities, notably including intimate tours of the local wineries.
Port Wine Guest House
Set in the unassuming agricultural town of Calitzdorp in the Little Karoo in South Africa, Port Wine Guest House is a pleasant little roadside lodge, with guest accommodation in 8 rooms, facilities including a restaurant, bar and swimming pool, providing access to a modest range of local activities, notably including port wineries.
Seven Church Street
Set in a residential street in the town of Montagu in the Little Karoo area of South Africa, Seven Church Street is an intimate owner-hosted property contained in a modest restored townhouse, personally hosted by owners Mary and Mike, with guest accommodation in 5 rooms and providing access to a range of local activities, notably including intimate tours of the local wineries.
Living Waters
Set in a private valley leading up to the Swartberg Nature Reserve around 20 km northeast of Calitzdorp in the Little Karoo in South Africa, Living Waters is the base for treks on the famous old mule trail up to the remote settlement in the Die Hell Valley. Not presently operational.
Red Mountain Lodge
Set in a peaceful back road location around 15 km east of Calitzdorp in the Little Karoo in South Africa, Red Mountain Lodge is a pleasant bed and breakfast which is renowned for its walking trails through an area with interesting rock formations.
Ladismith House
Set on a quiet back road around 10 km to the northeast of Ladismith in the Little Karoo in South Africa, Ladismith Country House is a pleasant owner-run guest house.
