Gaikou Lodge - Swellendam

4-star lodge on a 16-hectare private property within Marloth Nature Reserve

Accommodations

Gaikou Lodge offers rooms and villas with private patios or wide verandas. Each unit includes a flat-screen TV, a kitchenette, and a bathtub. Family villas come with semi-equipped kitchenettes for longer stays.

Activities

The lodge has two on-site dams for fishing, surrounded by native wild flowers. Guests can use hiking and walking trails on foot or on horseback, plus a river trail for lure and fly fishing. On-site activities include cycling, hiking, and bowling.

Dining

A complimentary breakfast is served on the veranda or inside at the reception area. The lodge offers special diet menus and wine or champagne. Packed lunches are available for guests heading out for the day.

Family

Family villas include semi-equipped kitchenettes and access to kids' outdoor play equipment. The property has board games and puzzles for children. Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool with a fence around it and a pool with a view.

Location

Gaikou Lodge sits within the Marloth Nature Reserve, a 20-minute walk from historic Swellendam. The property is near Bontebok National Park and the Route 62 wine route. Guests have access to the only man-powered pontoon in the country.

• Location: 16-hectare private property within Marloth Nature Reserve
• Rooms: Luxurious rooms and villas with private patios or wide verandas
• Activities: Fishing in two on-site dams, hiking, cycling, and bowling
• Family: Family villas with semi-equipped kitchenettes and kids' outdoor play equipment
• Access: 20-minute walk to historic Swellendam and near Route 62 wine route