Rooiberg Lodge in Van Wyksdorp

Rooiberg Lodge offers self-catering chalets, luxury suites, and a manor house for larger groups. Rooms include a flat-screen TV, fireplace, and private stoep with mountain views. The deluxe suite features a comfortable bed, soft robes and towels, and a great shower. The one-bedroom chalet includes a kitchenette and a braai area with wood provided. Some units overlook the garden and watering hole where zebra and nyala graze.

The on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a menu that includes lamb shank, pork belly, and french toast. Breakfast offers eggs made to order and berries with honey. Guests can also order wine/champagne and special diet menus. The bar, located on the deck, provides views of the watering hole. Braaipacks with meat, salad, and sandwiches are available for self-catered evenings.

The outdoor swimming pool is open all year with sun loungers and pool/beach towels. Guests can join game drives, hiking, walking tours, and cycling. The spa offers pedicures and massages by Nosi the beautician. Kids have board games/puzzles and outdoor play equipment. Evening sundowners on the deck let you watch zebra, nyala, and other antelope graze at the waterhole.

Rooiberg Lodge is located in the Assegaay Nature Reserve, just outside VanWyksdorp. It is 42 km from Calitzdorp wineries, 43 km from Rooiberg Mountain Pass, and 88 km from Seweweekspoort. George Airport is 156 km away. Access is via 45 km of gravel road; a sedan can manage but a higher car is recommended. The scenic Rooiberg Pass from Calitzdorp is an alternative route.

Free WiFi, free parking, and designated accessible parking are available. The property offers daily housekeeping, ironing service, and laundry. There is a business centre, meeting/banquet facilities, and packed lunches for day trips. Other services include safety deposit box, shared lounge/TV area, and conference facilities. Staff speak Afrikaans and English. Firewood is provided for chalet fireplaces and braai areas.