Baardbos Private Game Reserve

Fun to have native South African animals from the comfort of the sitting area. The “lapa” with wifi and honesty bar is a great idea. Really good value for money.

Lacked charm inside. Blinds on windows, strip lighting, no pictures etc. Not able to explore from the door so only good for an overnight stop.

The peace you experience at this accommodation is unrivalled. The wildlife is stunning, abundant, and close around you at all times. Sitting in our accommodation watching animals pass the window as the sun drops into the valley was an unreal experience. Also, the "Lapa" situated on the farm offers some awesome amenities (pool, hot tub, pool table... to name a few) to make the stay that much more pleasant.

As many of the other reviewers have noted, the road leading to the accommodation is a rather rough dirt road. But I managed in a Toyota Yaris with low profile tyres, so it is definitely doable. This is more a word of warning than a slight against the accommodation.

Lovely to watch animals feeding right in front of your chalet :)

The location was amazing, tranquil and beautiful

The bedroom was very small and the seating not very comfortable. The owner had a chat with us and valued our input.

Was wonderful to see the animals and hear the birds. Cosy accommodation.

We had the pleasure of staying a full week at Baardbos and even then it felt too short for this lovely place. Plenty of respect for the owners for preserving the natural indigenous fynbos on the farm which attracts plenty of bird species and other fauna. Perfect place to unwind from the daily ratrace with features for both the active and passive visitor. Game drives, hiking, bird watching, kol-kol, (game room, bar, pool, wifi at the lapa - if really required), animal encounters (yes, the owners care so well for their animals that some of them will even take food out of your hands). Other activities nearby include cycling (more than 100 km of gravel roads), fishing, (wine, gin & cheese tasting) etc. Cabins are clean, cosy and offer stunning views of the farm and the game which grazes near your stoep every morning. Lovely and friendly hosts! Enjoyed our stay and will certainly be back soonest.