Experience Kairos
The lake is waiting
🌊 Swartvlei Lake
One of the great pleasures of staying at Kairos is having direct access to Swartvlei Lake.
Take your time. Paddle across the water, cast a line, explore by boat or simply sit beside the lake and watch the world go by.
On the water
Water activities
Canoeing
Complimentary use of our canoes, where available.
Stand-up paddleboarding
Complimentary use of our SUPs, where available.
Wolwe River paddle
A favourite outing — the paddle towards the Wolwe River takes roughly three hours.
Boating
Bring your own boat and use our private launch and mooring facilities, subject to Kairos guidelines.
Fishing
Fish from the jetty, paddle out to your favourite spot or launch from the slipway.
🎣 Go fishing
Cast a line
Swartvlei is a favourite with anglers of all ages. Fish from the jetty, paddle out to your favourite spot or launch your own boat from our private slipway.
Anglers here talk about grunter, garrick, cob, elf, stumpnose and mullet — the lake decides the rest.
Fishing information & local rules
We'll confirm this for you personally — send us a WhatsApp and we'll come straight back to you.
🏊 Take a dip
The swimming pool
Cool off in our swimming pool overlooking the lake, stretch out on a lounger or let the kids enjoy some pool time.
Pool guidelines
We'll confirm this for you personally — send us a WhatsApp and we'll come straight back to you.
🎾 A little friendly competition
Tennis & games
🎾 Tennis
Challenge family and friends to a game of tennis or simply enjoy a casual hit surrounded by beautiful scenery.
🎱 Rainy afternoon?
Keep everyone entertained with table tennis and a pool table, or settle in with a puzzle, board game or pack of cards.
🦅 Look up
Birdwatching
Wake to birdsong and keep your eyes open — you never know what might appear.Kairos is surrounded by abundant birdlife, including Knysna loeries, malachite sunbirds, swamp hens, fish eagles, cormorants, egrets, drongos and weavers.
🐾 Paws too
Bring the whole family
Your pets are part of the family — they deserve a holiday too. Kairos on the Lake is enclosed, giving dogs space to run, play and explore. Well-behaved pets are welcome by prior arrangement.
Pet guidelines
We'll confirm this for you personally — send us a WhatsApp and we'll come straight back to you.
📍 Nearby
Explore Sedgefield
Kairos is perfectly positioned in the heart of the Garden Route, overlooking Swartvlei — the largest of the five lakes in the protected Wilderness lakes system.
Sedgefield is Africa's first official Slow Town, known for its relaxed atmosphere, Wild Oats Community Farmers' Market, artisan coffee shops and spectacular beaches.
Sedgefield
Africa's first official Slow Town — take it at its own pace.
Wild Oats Community Farmers' Market
Local produce, bakes and makers. Seasonal days and times.
Beaches
Long, quiet Garden Route beaches a short drive away.
Coffee shops
Artisan coffee and slow breakfasts in the village.
Restaurants
See Eat & Drink for our current local favourites.
Knysna
The lagoon, the Heads and an easy day out.
Wilderness
Lakes, forest and coastline within easy reach.
Hiking
Forest and coastal trails across the Garden Route.
Nature
The protected Wilderness lakes system surrounds you.
Garden Route drives
Scenic passes, viewpoints and small towns.
Getting around
Distances
- Sedgefield village centre
- ±9 km
- George Airport
- ±45 min
- Knysna
- ±25 min
- Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha
- ±2 h 40 min
- Cape Town
- ±5 h 15 min
Not sure?
What should we do today?
We have a few hours
- Enjoy the lake
- Take a paddle
- Go for a swim
- Explore the estate
- Watch the sunset
We have half a day
- Explore Sedgefield
- Visit the market when operating
- Visit a beach
- Enjoy lunch locally
- Return to Kairos for sunset
We have a full day
We'll confirm this for you personally — send us a WhatsApp and we'll come straight back to you.
🌧️ Rainy day?
Slow days are good days
A little rain doesn't have to spoil your stay. Sometimes the best Kairos days are slow ones.
- Long breakfast
- Read a book
- Board games
- Table tennis
- Pool table
- Explore local cafés
- Scenic drive
- Movie afternoon
- Simply stay in and listen to the rain
🍴 Eat & drink
Local favourites
We keep our list of local favourites current rather than guessing — tell us what you're in the mood for and we'll point you to the right place today.