Why stay at Rivergate Guest Farm
- 64 mammal species recorded nearby
Rooms & inclusions
- Activities
- Spa
- Amenities
- Pool, Spa, Dining, Bar, Lounge, Library, Gym, Conference
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
3,990
Species
64
Mammals
232
Birds
Most observed
- Angulate Tortoise495 sightings
Best time to stay at Rivergate Guest Farm
Best months:
January
February
April
JanGreat21°C27mm
FebGreat21°C27mm
MarGreat19°C57mm
AprGreat17°C37mm
MayGood15°C102mm
JunGood14°C127mm
JulGood12°C117mm
AugGood12°C98mm
SepGood13°C70mm
OctGreat16°C49mm
NovGreat18°C40mm
DecGreat19°C46mm
Great (4-5)
Good (3)
Poor (1-2)
Best month
Climate at the lodge
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 26° | 26° | 25° | 22° | 20° | 19° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 24° |
| Low | 18° | 18° | 16° | 14° | 12° | 11° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 13° | 14° | 16° |
| Rain mm | 27 | 27 | 57 | 37 | 102 | 127 | 117 | 98 | 70 | 49 | 40 | 46 |
| Humidity | 72% | 72% | 76% | 77% | 79% | 79% | 78% | 76% | 77% | 75% | 72% | 72% |
Map & getting there
Nearest airport
Pearly Beach Airstrip (ZA-0192)
19 km from the park
International airport
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
90 km from the park
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Rivergate Guest Farm FAQs
Contact Rivergate Guest Farm
- Phone
- +27 64 785 7454
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.rivergatefarm.co.za
Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo
