Mudlark River Front Lodge

Experience the uniqueness of being surrounded by river, mountains and fynbos.

This is the Mudlark Riverfront Lodge, place of beauty peace and comfort.

Experience a soul rejuvanting getaway in the serenity and seclusion of the Mudlark Lodge, only 3 hours from Cape Town.

The lodge is situated on a 22 hectare property, part of the Lower Breede River Conservancy and nestles on the river bank about 2 kilometers from the tiny villages of Witsand and Infanta both situated on the opposite bank of the river mouth.

This situation is unique in that no other habitation can be seen and the lodge has magnificent views up and down the estuary. The lodge faces north and is protected from the prevailing sea breezes. The lodge is surrounded by fynbos on three sides and the river in front.

The Mudlark Riverfront Lodge - Breede River Western Cape South Africa

View of the River Front Lodge - Western Cape South Africa

The Mudlark River Front Lodge offers exclusivity to residing guests, with individually decorated private rooms. Our menu is renowned for its excellence using products sourced fresh from the sea, river and surrounding farms.

Mudlark River Front Lodge is a perfect location for relaxing and exploring the Overberg area. Some of the main attractions in the Breede River Estuary are:-

This is one of the best whale watching areas in the South Africa, known as the" Whale nursery of South Africa". Whales swim close to the cliffs at Cape Infanta and seem to be within touching distance (130 whales during the 2005 census)

The Breede River is a fishing hot-spot with Kob of up to 50kg, Spotted Grunter, and Garrick up to 12kg regularly caught. As the angling is so good the Breede River is known as the "Home of the Big Kob".

De Hoop Marine Reserve a World Heritage Site is our neighbour.

An amazing 196 bird species can be found around the lodge, river bank, and coast. This area is also part of the Cape Floral Kingdom with hundreds of varieties of fynbos and renosterveld.

There are various stunning walks and activities on the Breede River i.e horse riding, skiing, diving, surfing and sunset cruises.