Perched on the slopes of the Klein River Mountains, Phillipskop Mountain Reserve offers sweeping views across the Overberg — from the Akkedisberg to Gansbaai — and a peaceful escape into nature. Just 10km outside Stanford, overlooking the Klein River, the 250-hectare reserve is home to pristine fynbos and is dominated by the dramatic summit of Phillipskop.

Comfortable Self-Catering Accommodation

Our spacious eco-chalets sleep up to seven guests and include:

3 bedrooms: one en-suite double, and two twins sharing a bathroom with bath and shower
All towels and linen provided
An open-plan living area with an 8-seater dining table, well-equipped kitchen (fridge-freezer, gas stove, microwave), and a lounge with mountain views
Solar-heated hot water with gas backup
Solar electricity with battery backup
Well-insulated with log-burning stove for cooler weather
Braai area on the mountain side and a large deck overlooking the valley
Free WiFi in all chalets

Rates and Availability

Please see our website for more details of accommodation and availability.

Hiking & Rock Art Heritage

A network of hiking trails winds through the reserve, offering something for all ages and abilities. It’s one of the few places where you can easily access the heights of the Klein River Mountains this side of Hermanus. Walk to a waterfall, marvel at sculpted rock formations, or reach the summit for panoramic views. Don’t miss Phillipskop Cave — a local heritage site and the only place to see ancient rock art on the Cape Whale Coast. Or walk over to Tesselaarsdal via the Haarkapper Hiking Trail Guided walks are also available with Chris, an expert on the fynbos and local ecology.

Learn more:

Hiking Trails: https://www.phillipskop.co.za/explore/
Guided Walks: https://www.phillipskop.co.za/explore/guided-walks/

Please note hiking access is limited to:

Overnight guests
Guided walk bookings
Members of our Friends of Phillipskop scheme
Volunteer alien-clearing participants

Members and overnight guests enjoy full access to our extensive trail network through some of the Western Cape’s finest fynbos.