African Game Lodge

African Game Lodge sits on a private 4,500-hectare reserve in the Klein Karoo mountains outside Montagu, in the Western Cape. This is not a Big Five safari lodge. The draw is space and quiet: Karoo landscapes, antelope and birds, and nights well away from town lights, about 2.5 hours’ drive from Cape Town.

What to expect

There are three ways to stay: Karoo chalets named after antelope and other animals, luxury tents and a bush caravan site. The chalets are Karoo-style cottages sized for families, and stays are self-catering, so you cook for yourself and braai in the evenings.

Activities on the reserve include game drives, hiking trails, walks and mountain biking. Wildlife is mostly plains game such as antelope, along with a good range of birds. The lodge welcomes families.

Practical details

• Address: Driekuilshoogte Road, Montagu.
• Reserve size: 4,500 hectares.
• Accommodation: chalets, tents and caravan sites.
• About 2.5 hours from Cape Town by road.
• Malaria-free.

Good to know

Older listings mention a restaurant, full-board options and a cheetah programme, but the lodge’s current website focuses on self-catering, so confirm what is on offer before you go and stock up on food in Montagu.

Last updated 6 October 2026. Sources: African Game Lodge, Siyabona Africa.