The food was amazing. Not only delicious but generous amounts. Jann really makes stay memorable. He is welcoming and very humorous. Having dinner with bush pig, zebras and springbok a real treat. Chalets individually decorated and comfortable, each with individual character. Cango Caves worth a visit and the nearby Waterfalls. We will be back but for longer.

From our arrival through to the time we left we were in awe with Jann's friendly reception and wonderful food! We are from Vancouver BC, Canada and could not get over the fact that Jann could cook up such delicious meals virtually being in the bush! During dinner some wildlife joined us such as Zebra, buck and a gorgeous looking... More

My wife and I spent two nights at The Swartberg Retreat. Our stay was memorable. The panoramas were exquisite, the food was very well prepared and presented, the service was excellent, and our host, Jann Bader, couldn't have been more friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Our side visits to Swartberg Pass, Cango Caves and the surrounding areas were great experiences. We... More

Zwartberg view is something else. The 3 beautiful lodges are surrounded by nature and nothing but nature. Yann, the owner, is a very sympathic man. Let him tell you the story of Ronny's shop and you'll laugh for hours. You can eat at Zwartberg and the scene/atmosphere is amazing: a fire place on the terrace, a couple of zebra's eating... More

We heard of Zwartberg View Mountain Retreat from South African friends and so included it in our itinerary. We are so glad we did. It was great fun. Jann is a wonderful host and has achieved remarkable things on this beautiful piece of land.

Zwartberg View was our last port of call on a road trip that took us from Hermanus to the Kruger Park and many places in between. It was the perfect place to truly relax and unwind before we headed home to the grindstone. Our teenagers tossed aside their cellphones and Nintendo's and embraced the opportunity to pat the adorable bushpig,... More

Zartberg View Mountain Retreat is a wonderful, peaceful retreat surrounded by beautiful scenery. Jann is a great host, who cooks delicious meals and cares about every little detail. Just a cozy little place where you really do feel like home, except while you are there you have more than just a dog as a pet... You'll need to make space... More

Zwartberg View Mountain Retreat is why you organise a sitter for the dogs, disconnect the teenagers from their various gadgets, pile them into the car, and drive for 5 hours. And you know it's the best decision when no-one even mentions missing BB, whatsapp, Wifi, iPads or parties. The peace is filled with a sense of wonder. The views fill... More

Upon arrival we wondered what we'd let ourselves in for... but we were soon blown away. From the 38 degree sun, to a tortoise on the road, Celeste the Bush Pig, the "birds" at dinner, the stars in night the sky, the stunning views, dinner & Breakfast, the stories & the chalets! We loved every minute of our stay at... More