Situated 18 kilometres east of the coastal town of Plettenberg Bay, Hog Hollow Country Lodge is well known for its delectable food, personalized attention, comfortable accommodation and panoramic views. A private nature reserve, the lodge sits on the edge of a gorge overlooking indigenous forest with breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys and Tsitsikamma Mountains.

The sixteen individual suites are situated in lush gardens surrounding the main house. Each room is decorated in a uniquely African-style, using earthy colours, naturally woven fabrics, artefacts from around Africa & local handcrafted woods. These comfortable, stylish suites offer private wooden decks, hammocks - perfect to while away those balmy sunny days - king sized beds, lounge area, en-suite bathrooms and most have cosy fireplaces for those chilly winter nights.

Superb breakfasts are served out on the boma deck in the warmth of the morning sunshine, or inside by the fire on chillier days, while scrumptious communal dinners are served in the conviviality of the candle-lit main house.

The Villa at Hog Hollow Country Lodge is situated 400m from the main lodge on the private nature reserve, with breathtaking views over the indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest and Mountains. Suitable for a family of six or two couples travelling together, the Villa is set on the steep forest verge amidst a lush indigenous garden.

It's an ideal house for families travelling through the Garden Route: The master bedroom downstairs is a retreat for mum and dad, while the two rooms upstairs adjoin the games room (complete with a pool table and table tennis & family board games) providing an excellent space for the children. There is a swimming pool, barbeque facilities and a central eating area, all in all creating a private holiday haven.

Hog Hollow's main emphasis is to employ people from the surrounding communities to work and grow in the diverse world of the hospitality industry. On the 14th of July 2005 it became the 13th property in South Africa to become Fair Trade in Tourism accredited. FTTSA encourages and publicises fair and responsible business practices through its independent & highly recognizable trademark symbol of fairness in the tourism industry.

Mindful of its footprint on our planet, since its inception the lodge has worked hard to minimize its effect by implementing various energy efficient and environmental programmes at the lodge. In May 2008, it received the Wilderness Foundation Green Leaf accreditation; one of the first six properties in South Africa to be accredited by the Foundation.

Attractions at Hog Hollow range from lazing at the blue pool, taking a refreshing sauna, horse riding, or a magnificent walk from the Lodge through the ancient indigenous forests to either Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, the Birds of Eden or the Elephant Sanctuary.

Other attractions include over 50 charted walks, horse riding, golf, canoeing, abseiling, bungy jumping (the world's highest -216m!), boat-based whale and dolphin watching, a treetops canopy walk or a scenic glider flight around the bay. The list is endless...

Want to escape to the Garden Route? We’re giving away two nights at Hog Hollow for two people sharing, valued at over R5000!