Aardvark Bioreserve

Need some space and time to stargaze, cycle, hike, barbecue or just unwind? Swap the city lights for the awe-inspiring expanse of the Milky Way and reconnect with nature. Stay in one of our beautiful off-the-grid cottages, each featuring a wood-fired hot tub, luxury linens, and a fully equipped kitchen. Spend your days exploring the reserve on our hiking and mountain bike trails, and enjoy sundowners as the sun sets over the Swartberg mountains. You can also order our organic farm-to-table products, including free-range chicken, eggs, vegetables, lamb, game and ostrich meat, figs, and pomegranate juice, subject to availability. The Aardvark Bioreserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including springbok, eland, kudu, oryx, giraffes, ostriches, blesbuck, zebras, and, of course, aardvarks. We offer world-class mountain bike and hiking trails, including our unique "green" trails. Relax, recharge, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Klein Karoo. **Premium 4-Sleeper Zebra Cottage:** Our self-catering premium cottage offers two bedrooms and a study/TV room, which can accommodate an additional single bed upon request. The spacious patio features a cosy fireplace, braai/BBQ, and a private wood-fired hot tub. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything from an ice machine to a Nespresso coffee maker. The cottage is conveniently located near the main gate, as well as the mountain bike and hiking trails. Wi-Fi is available, but general phone reception can be intermittent. **Standard 4-Sleeper Gemsbok Cottage:** This self-catering cottage boasts two bedrooms, a large patio, a lapa, and a fully equipped kitchen. It also includes its own bicycle shed and storeroom. Situated in the "western section" of Aardvark Bioreserve, it is close to the main entrance and our mountain bike and hiking trails. Wi-Fi is available, but general phone reception can be intermittent. Your cottage overlooks one of our waterholes and is fenced to keep our hungry zebras out. Enjoy your own private, wood-fired hot tub! **2-Sleeper Springbok Cottage:** Our 2-sleeper self-catering cottage is a romantic single-bedroom unit. Uniquely situated on the border of the game reserve and working farm, it offers views of both wildlife and grazing sheep. It features a fully equipped kitchen, a lapa, and a braai/BBQ area outside. The cottage overlooks the Miertjieskraal dam wall, a spectacular sight when the dam overflows. The spacious veranda hosts your own private wood-fired hot tub. **Die Opstal (Farm House):** Aardvark Bioreserve's Die Opstal is a comfortable and stylish remodeled farmhouse - the largest of our accommodations. Easily accommodating 8 people, this quirky yet classic house offers a large kitchen with a pizza oven, two indoor fireplaces, a wood-fired hot tub on one of two large decks, and your own lapa. You also have a TV room and a bicycle shed. The house is very private and close to the Miertjies Kraal Dam, as well as our walking and MTB trails. **Die Berghuisie:** Unwind in our luxurious 1-bedroom, off-the-grid mountain cottage, accommodating 2 guests. Enjoy two crackling indoor fireplaces, your own cold splash pool, hot tub, and a kitchen equipped with all modern conveniences. You also have exclusive access to one of the best MTB and hiking trail networks in a unique Klein Karoo game reserve. Read more on our website: Aardvarkbioreserve.

Area Info

Aardvark Bioreserve is a 4900 hectares nature or bioreserve and farm-to-table family venture known for conservation, our exceptional mountain bike trails, hiking, sunsets and organic food.

Aardvark Bioreserve is both a game reserve and a working farm. It is situated on the R323 between Ladismith and Riversdale 3.5 hours from Cape Town and 2 hours from George Airport. Access to our farm is on a tar road and to your cottage on a well-maintained gravel road, many of our other roads do however require 4x4 capabilities.