Situated on the banks of the Orange River near the N1, Sweetwater Cottage provides you with the perfect opportunity to relax or do some adventure exploring.

Enjoy fly-fishing, hiking trails, explore the farm's 4.5km Orange River bank or relax and absorb the peaceful atmosphere.  Wait for the sun to set with breathtaking views before you start the fire in your indoor braai.

The unique irrigation farm offers a luxurious stay for you and also caters for the horse enthusiasts with beautiful stables and wooden corral. So we have accommodation for people (cottage) and horses (stabling).

Explore the area by taking a trip to the Gariep Dam Wall, fish hatchery, game farms or visit one of the big
Nature reserves next to Lake Gariep.

A visit to us will recharge you and give you that
well deserved rest.

Come on, spoil yourself ...

The Gariep Aerodrome (Hendrik Verwoerd airfield) boasts with two tar strips 1.3km each and it puts a pilot within a 25 km reach of this farm. This airfield is used on a regular basis by well-known people and pilots from all over the world and SA for different functions and events.

Glider pilots come from all over the world to enjoy the best gliding conditions. To proof it, glider pilots come to the area to set new world records for distances
flown further than a 1000km.