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Swartberg Private Game Lodge

Garden Route Accommodation:

Swartberg Private Game Lodge ★★★★

Swartberg is an intimate, Karoo-Colonial style Lodge located off the Route 62 between Calitzdorp and Oudtshoorn. Its predator-free status enables guests to explore freely on foot amongst mainy plains’ game and giraffe, offering varied activities for the wildlife and nature enthusiast.

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Please note: The below are included in the price unless otherwise stated.

Facilities & Services

  • Pool: Relax beside the crystal clear pool with sunbeds (not heated)
  • Communal lounge with fireplace, TV with DSTV
  • Library: Filled with a variety of fiction & reference books
  • Outside lapa area
  • Game viewing: morning and evening with experienced ranger in open game viewing vehicle. Night drives available on request.
  • Bird Watching: Enjoy 190 species!
  • Guided quad bike rides: available by arrangement at a cost
  • Walking or hiking: 2040ha to hike Access to Swartberg Nature Reserve through designated hiking trail gates on the boundary.There are no large predators so the area can be explored by foot
  • Fishing and Fly-fishing: Bass and yellow fish
  • Guided walks: San paintings
  • Spa Treatments: Can be arranged on request. Prior bookings are essential
  • Mountain biking: over 70km of easy, or challenging, roads and tracks
  • Photography: paradise for the novice
    or the professional

Bar & Restaurant

  • Bar facilities are available for refreshments
  • Dining can be enjoyed inside or outside the Lodge
  • Overview

    Families can explore the Klein-Karoo (min age of 8 on activities) with active children being able to take part in bush walks too due to lack of predators! Ideal in combination with a Big Five Lodge in Eastern Cape or Madikwe.

    Looking after younger guests

    • The pool has a safe & shallow side for all to enjoy
    • You will find a wide selection of board games and DVD’s in the main lounge to keep families & friends occupied outside of the safari activities.

    Children’s Meals

    • A Children’s menu can be provided by prior arrangement only

    Babysitting & Supervised activities

    • No babysitting facilities are available, however supervision can be arranged on request (costs will apply)

    Safety

    • There are no predators roaming in the area, which makes it very safe to wonder around the reserve.

    Room Types

    Nine charming bedrooms provide the perfect retreat. Extra-length beds can be made up twin, or king. All rooms have private patios and are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryers and ceiling fans; six of the rooms have full en-suite bathrooms with three having en-suite showers.

    Family

    • 4 out of the 9 Deluxe rooms contain a comfortable sleeper couch for 2 children under 12, when sharing with parents without impacting on space.
    • Although there are no interconnecting rooms, there are two rooms (one Deluxe and one Luxury), which have their doors right next to each other, opening onto the same patio. This is suitable for children from 10 & upwards.

    Rates

    • For an overnight stay which includes Afternoon Game Drive, Dinner and Breakfast it will be £117 per person sharing. A fully inclusive stay which includes all meals, game drives, teas and coffees is £140 per person sharing.
      Upgrade to a Deluxe Suite for an extra £17 per person sharing
      Rates are valid till April 2012. From 01/05/12 – 30/09/12 rates are £86 for the overnight stay and £102 on fully inclusive basis per night per person
    • Under 2 years: Stay free of charge
    • Children aged between 2-6 years: Pay 25% of adult rate
    • Children aged between 7-12 years: Pay 50% of adult rate

    Specials

    Family Escape Special

    Minimum 4 guests & minimum 3 nights stay for £365 a night in 2 x rooms on Fully Inclusive basis ( All meals, Game Drives, teas and coffees, but excludes all beverages) Valid till 01/04/12

    3 Night Package Karoo Special

    Spend a minimum of 3 nights at the lodge and receive All meals, game drives, coffee & tea, Cango Caves standard tour, Entrance to Cango Wildlife Ranch and Admission to Ostrich Show Farm.
    The package is priced from £360 per person ( Valid 01/05/11 – 30/09/12)
    and £430 per person ( Valid 01/10/11 – 31/12/11 & 01/01/12 – 30/04/12 & 01/10/12 – 31/12/12)
    Excludes: Transport, Beverages & Quad Bike Rides.

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