Bergvliet, which means "Mountain Streamlet" in Afrikaans, is bordered by Retreat, Meadowridge, Tokai, and Heathfield.

The rate payers association BMRA is also very active and works to protect and develop the area.

The original farmhouse of Cape Dutch design still stands on a large property on the Western border of Bergvliet.

The Bergvliet Farm, as it is known, is a very beautiful place with a small natural pond which is also a tiny bird sanctuary.

The original farm was made into a residential suburb for returning South African servicemen from World War II.