Rooiberg Lodge near Ladismith, off the R62, Western Cape                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ’ Comfort in Nature The accommodation at the Rooiberg Lodge ties in with the surroundings being natural, tranquil and comfortable and surrounded by abundant wildlife, birdlife and karoo fynbos.   Copyright Rooiberg Lodge 2010. Designed by Your World Web Design Rooiberg Lodge offers guests the opportunity to kick-back, relax and enjoy the unspoilt  beauty of the Little Karoo, situated 350km from Cape Town  and 100km from Oudtshoorn. The Lodge is situated in the heart of the Little Karoo, nestled in the foothills  of the Rooiberg Mountain Range, and extends over some 14 000 hectares of  fynbos and  succulent  Karoo. Located in the  Assegaay Nature Reserve between Ladismith and Calitzdorp just outside a quaint little village, VanWyksdorp. We have a variety of nature-based activities, including a  leisurely 4x4 route  through the reserve.  The astonishing floral kingdom, together with an abundance of wildlife and bird life boasts the acceptance of the internationally recognized Gouritz Initiative conservation program. Our homely restaurant host is Belgian Chef Jean Vermeiren, he is a master in the kitchen and prepares the most delicious meals. He is a specialist and renowned for the best beef fillets and béarnaise sauce....not  to mention the unforgettable  Irish coffee - a lip licking experience.                                                        Jean and Yolanda invite you to taste a bit of their ‘heaven’.