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Accommodation Description


Highlands Lodge Mountain Retreat is a beautiful escape just outside the Garden Route coastal town of George, and showcases Austrian-inspired craftsmanship in the heart of the Outeniqua Mountains. Embracing the untouched beauty of fynbos hills and mountain streams, the free-standing log cabins comprise spacious interiors and private entrances, each with a wooden deck offering panoramic views of the surrounding Outeniqua Mountains. The cabins are designed to blend in with the local pine forest, creating a tranquil retreat where nature's colours and aromas combine harmoniously.


Highlands Lodge Mountain Retreat, spanning 500 hectares, has survived multiple mountain fires since its establishment in 1991, a testament to nature's resilience. Semi-attached cabins, accommodating up to 12 when rented together, provide ideal family retreats. The property features a communal braai area, pizza oven, and a large swimming pool overlooking the fynbos-dotted mountains. A children's play area enhances the family-friendly ambience, making it an unforgettable experience. Two types of accommodation are available: free-standing log cabins and semi-attached cabins for families.


Setting Description


Highlands Lodge Mountain Retreat is situated on a mountainous farm, enriched with pine plantations, indigenous mountain fynbos, and freshwater springs. The natural beauty of the Waboomskraal Valley in the Garden Route region of the Western Cape, with its hops fields and apple plantations, creates a peaceful atmosphere. The property offers easy access to bike trails, local wine farm padstal shops, the Outeniqua Choo Choo, mountain trails, beaches, Montagu, Outeniqua Pass, ostrich farms, Cango Caves, and The Red Berry Farm — all within a 10-45 km radius. This diverse setting, combined with the lodge's family-friendly amenities, ensures an unforgettable escape in a beautiful slice of nature.

Activities

Bird Watching

Bird Watching

Swimming

Swimming

Hiking

Hiking

Picnic

Picnic

Bike Trails

Bike Trails

Reviews

M. Viljoen

Stayed at: Highlands Lodge Mountain Retreat

A cosy getaway

The most beautiful nature scenes! Even though we had some bad weather on the Sunday, the cabin was cosy and comfortable. Will definitely visit again.

M. Janse Van Rensburg

Stayed at: Highlands Lodge Mountain Retreat

Amazing stay

Awesome place enjoyed our stay, the managers are very nice, friendly and caring people.

Location

Farm 131, Plattekloof, Waboomskraal, George, 6530

How to get there

Please follow our directions as GPS as Google Maps does not work in the area. From George take the N12 / N9 direction Oudtshoorn Past the Engen Garage as you leave George (this is 19 km from Highlands Lodge) Continue to assent the Outeniqua Mountain When you arrive at the bottom of the Outeniqua Mountain you will see the Waboomskraal and Highlands Lodge / Misty Orchards Board. Turn left at this board. Continue with this road After 2 km from turning off the N12 you will see another Highlands Lodge Board Turn left at this board and continue with the small road past a wooden community hall building on your right. After less than 1 km turn right at the next Highlands Lodge board Continue with this small windy road for another 1 km until you reach Highlands Lodge Please report to reception.

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