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Aardvark Bioreserve

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Lodge Riversdale · Western Cape
Aardvark Bioreserve
Aardvark Bioreserve
Aardvark Bioreserve
Aardvark Bioreserve
Aardvark Bioreserve

About

Klein Karoo self-catering accommodation featuring restored farmers' cottages on a working farm and game reserve. Activities include wildlife observation, mountain biking, and hiking.

Accommodation

Five self-catering cottages sleep 2 to 8 guests; Die Opstal is a restored 8-bedroom farmhouse. Each features fully equipped kitchens, indoor fireplaces, private wood-fired hot tubs, and braai areas. All have WiFi and AC. Mountain and valley views throughout.

Facilities

Mountain biking and hiking trails, game drives through a 5,000-hectare reserve viewing zebra, springbok, and giraffe. Organic farm with seasonal vegetables and meats available. Bicycles provided. Bird watching, succulent walks, and sunset drives. Netflix available. Off-grid with renewable energy.

Location & Surroundings

In the Klein Karoo region of Western Cape, within the Succulent Karoo Biome. Approximately 3.5 hours from Cape Town and 25–30 minutes from the nearest town. Working farm and game reserve feature Miertjieskraal Dam, rolling hills, and 180-degree mountain views. Excellent stargazing.

House Rules

Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed

Rooms

Berghuisie

A 2-guest cottage with 1 bedroom, 1 king-size bed, and 1 bathroom. Features a private wood-fired hot tub, splash pool, indoor fireplace, braai area, panoramic bathtub, and fully equipped kitchen with

King x 1

Gemsbok Cottage

A 4-guest cottage with 2 bedrooms, 3 beds, and 2 bathrooms. Features a private hot tub, covered braai, separate bicycle shack, and views over the waterhole.

Zebra Cottage

A 4-guest cottage with 2 bedrooms, 3 beds, and 2 bathrooms. Features a study/TV room, dedicated workspace, Nespresso machine, ice maker, private hot tub, and covered braai.

Springbok Cottage

A 2-guest cottage with 1 bedroom, 1 bed, and 1 bathroom. Features a private lapa for two, private hot tub, braai area, overlooks the dam, and borders the game reserve.

Die Opstal

A restored 8-guest farmhouse with 4 bedrooms, 8 beds, and 5 bathrooms. Features a TV room, splash pool, separate bicycle shack, designated braai, private hot tub, and workspace. Walking distance to Mi

Mountain Cottage

Coming soon. A 2-guest cottage with 1 bedroom, 1 king-size bed, and 1 bathroom.

King x 1

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
R10,000

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
R11,137

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
R5,000

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
R10,000

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
R12,000

Location

Address

Klein Karoo, Western Cape

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

Dam Views Award-Winning Family-owned Working Farm Off-grid Panoramic Mountain Views Conservation Reserve 5,000-hectare Game Reserve Fruit Orchards

Activities

Hiking Game Drives Bird Watching Mountain Biking Trail Running Stargazing Sundowner Drives Wildlife Observation Succulent Walks Self-harvesting From Organic Farm

Amenities

Air Conditioning Wi-Fi Inverter Kitchen Braai Area Hiking Trails Splash Pool Netflix Dam Indoor Fireplace Mountain Biking Trails Water Purification System Wood-fired Hot Tub Off-grid Renewable Energy Organic Farm

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