About this property

Accommodations Features: Pabala Private Nature Reserve in Hankey offers a farm stay with a garden and a family-friendly restaurant. Guests enjoy mountain views, ground-floor units, terraces, balconies, and private bathrooms. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves local and South African cuisines for lunch in a welcoming ambiance. Breakfast includes continental options with pancakes and cheese. Amenities: The property features an outdoor fireplace, seating area, picnic spots, barbecue facilities, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a kitchenette, balcony, and patio. Activities: Guests can enjoy hiking and explore nearby attractions such as Hankey Golf Course (4.3 mi), Gamtoos River Mouth Reserve (14 mi), Zwartenbosch Golf & Lifestyle Estate (19 mi), and Swan Island Nature Reserve (28 mi). Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is 45 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Claassen
South Africa South Africa
The location and natural beauty with the variety of wild animals was absolutely amazing. The facilities were clean and well maintained. The mountain road to the campsite was good enough for met to be able to even drive it with my Suzuki Swift.
Parisi
Mauritius Mauritius
Nadine is so lovely and also available. She made our stay feel like home.
Fransisco
South Africa South Africa
Its a beautiful reserve and the most tranquil setting.serviced room.and the cleaning staff was very efficient and made the room up beautifully
Pieter
South Africa South Africa
The most amazing facilities clean - Breakfast was Exceptional!
Dalene
South Africa South Africa
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Area is neat and clean. Kitchen has everything if you need something. The pool is lovely to cool off on a warm day.
Frank
France France
The location was magnificent, with impressive nature all around us (including roaming giraffes, gazelles and wildebeest ...)the camping grounds were very spacious and well set up, and facilities clean and well equipped. Especially the kitchen and...
Koekemoer
South Africa South Africa
Our Valley View cabin was the best. Beautiful views and very nice room, I would suggest that they integrate a small braai on the balcony as going down to the lava to braai is not that convenient. Other than that it was blissfully and very happy.
Chantel
South Africa South Africa
Everything from the location, views, helpful and friendly staff! It was just amazing! They really went above and beyond to accommodate us and the kids, they made extra effort to entertain our kids! Werner and Jan were incredible! We will return...
Jacques
South Africa South Africa
The breakfast was great. The views were amazing and the nature vibe is something I appreciate a lot. Our room was very nice and had everything we needed.
Anthony
South Africa South Africa
Rustic The views Reasonable distance to other tents Ablutions great - wildlife & 4x4 drive (although the map was vague - we were t sure of what trails we should or shouldn’t travel , as there were many more than what the map showed - but we are...

Managed by Wernich Cronje & Family

Company review score: 8.6Based on 146 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are passionate about nature and conservation. Visit us for an unforgettable experience.

Property info

Imagine open landscapes with breath-taking views of nature at her best. As well as large terraces providing platforms to view game passing towards the adjacent waterhole.

Neighborhood info

Pabala is nestled in the Loerie district, located between the Garden Route coastal road and Baviaans Kloof Mega Park Reserve, about 30km from Jeffrey’s Bay’s famous beaches.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Padstal
  • Cuisine
    Local • South African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly

Amenities of Pabala Private Nature Reserve

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

Pabala Private Nature Reserve takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Pabala Private Nature Reserve of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about Pabala Private Nature Reserve