Aardvark Bioreserve: Gemsbok Cottage
In an off-the-beaten track corner of the Klein Karoo, between the parallel peaks of the Langeberg and Swartberg mountains, this once-desolate property has been nurtured back to life. Today, it’s half farm and half game reserve – and 100% off the grid and organic. There’s plenty of space in which to reconnect with nature, including an exclusive network of mountain-biking trails that follow the tracks of zebras, giraffes, antelope, ostriches, caracals and elusive aardvarks.
There are four modern cottages dotted around the wilder section of the property, decorated in a sophisticated white and neutral palette: the one-bedroomed Berghuisie (on a hilltop) and Springbok (overlooking the dam) cottages, and the two-bedroomed Gemsbok (overlooking a watering hole) and Zebra (nearest the trails) cottages. For larger groups seeking a more “country-style” getaway, there’s Die Opstal: a stylishly renovated four-bedroom farmhouse surrounded by fields, fruit trees, sheep, chickens and ducks.
Wherever you choose to spend your stay, you’ll have everything you need to make the most of it, from a fully equipped kitchen to an indoor fireplace, a furnished verandah with a braai and (of course) your own private wood-fired hot tub.
THE LODGINGS
Bedrooms + bathrooms
- 2 bedrooms (1 king-size bed and 2 twin beds)
- 2 ensuite bathrooms (shower only)
- Bathroom amenities
Indoor living
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Open-plan living and dining area with a fireplace
- Air-conditioning
- Complimentary WiFi
- Complimentary basket of seasonal produce
- Coffee and tea facilities
Outdoor living
- Furnished verandah with a braai
- Outdoor dining area and fireplace
- Wood-fired hot tub
- Bicycle shed and storeroom
THINGS TO DO
On the property
- Three hiking trails through the reserve
- Four mountain-biking routes, from beginner to advanced
- Sundowner drives
- Visit the succulent nursery
- Picnicking or paddling at the dam
- Stargazing in the hot tub
- Bird-watching
In the area
- Explore the towns of Ladismith and Riversdale
- Ladismith Golf Club
- Various nature reserves
- Gouritz Biodiversity Meander
- Klein Karoo wine estates
- Various hikes, walks and scenic drives
Gallery
Features
- WiFi
- Hot Tub
- Indoor Fireplace
- Braai
- Air-Conditioning
- Dam
- Dishwasher
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Iron + Ironing Board
- Microwave
- Serviced
- Backup Power
- Washing Machine
Best for
- Families
Rates
Low Season | |
R4,050.00 | Per Night |
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