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Aardvark Bioreserve

Self-catering Riversdale · Western Cape
Aardvark Bioreserve
Aardvark Bioreserve
Aardvark Bioreserve
Aardvark Bioreserve
Aardvark Bioreserve
Aardvark Bioreserve

About

Aardvark Bioreserve is private 5,000-hectare self-catering accommodation in the Succulent Karoo (Klein Karoo), about four hours from Cape Town, with independent cottages and exclusive-use homes.

Accommodation

Four private contemporary cottages and two exclusive-use homes, each sited independently. Self-catering residences with fully equipped kitchens, outdoor braai areas, fireplaces, wood-fired hot tubs, and indoor-outdoor living. Options include 2-guest Springbok and Berghuisie, 4-guest Zebra and Gemsbok, and Die Opstal for eight guests.

Facilities

Wood-fired hot tubs, swimming pools, and Spirit of the Karoo Art Gallery. Fully equipped kitchens, outdoor braai areas, fireplaces, and boma. No formal restaurant service. Direct access to hiking, trail running, and mountain-biking routes. Optional guided nature drives and cottage-based dining with seasonal reserve produce.

Location & Surroundings

Private 5,000-hectare bioreserve in the Succulent Karoo (Klein Karoo), about four hours from Cape Town, at Brandrivier, Western Cape. Open plains, mountains, and exceptional succulent diversity around Miertjieskraal dam, valleys, ridgelines, plains, and quartz-field habitats.

House Rules

Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Not allowed

Rooms

Luxury 4 Sleeper Zebra Cottage

Our of-the-grid premium cottage has two luxury bedrooms: king and 2 twin beds, 2 bathrooms, a large covered veranda, an indoor and outdoor fireplace, and a wood-fired hot tub. The kitchen is fully equ

King x 1 Twin x 2
From
R8,000

Luxury 4 Sleeper Gemsbok Cottage

Our of-the-grid standard cottage has two luxury bedrooms: king and 2 twin beds, 2 bathrooms, a large covered veranda, an indoor & outdoor fireplace, and a wood-fired hot tub. The kitchen is fully equi

King x 1 Twin x 2
From
R8,000

Luxury 2 Sleeper Springbok Cottage

Our of-the-grid 2-sleeper cottage has one luxury bedroom with a king bed, a bathroom, a cosy covered veranda, a fireplace, and a romantic wood-fired hot tub. The kitchen is fully equipped with your ow

King x 1
From
R4,000

Luxury 2-Sleeper Berguisie Cottage

Unwind in a luxurious 1-bedroom, of-the-grid, mountain cottage. Enjoy two crackling indoor fire places, a cold splash pool, hot tub and a kitchen with all the modern conveniences. You also have exclu

King x 1
From
R8,000

Die Opstal (Farm House)

Die Opstal is a comfortable and stylish remodeled farm house - the largest of our accommodations. Easily sleeping 8 people, this quirky but classic house offers a large kitchen with a pizza oven, two

King x 1 Queen x 1 Twin x 4
From
R9,600

Location

Address

4 Sleeper Gemsbok Cottage Fantastic place Insanely furnished apartment Everything is present Nice staff and

Get Directions → Riversdale Guide →
Sleeps 20

Directions

Approximately 3.5 hours from Cape Town. Approximately 25–30 minutes to the nearest town.

Full directions →

Features

Working Farm

Activities

Hiking Bird Watching Wildlife Viewing Mountain Biking Independent Exploration

Facilities

Swimming Pool Wi-Fi Free Parking Garden

Accommodation in Riversdale

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