Bushmans Kloof

(Northern Cape and West Coast - South Africa)

General Description

Bushmans Kloof is a privately owned wilderness reserve and 5-star ecological oasis, world renowned for its 130 rock art sites. It has been declared a South African Natural Heritage site.

The road to Bushmans Kloof passes through some of South Africa's most beautiful, yet least explored countryside of rolling wheatfields and wide vistas. Lush green citrus groves line the route past Citrusdal. The climb over the Pakhuis Pass winds through gargantuan clusters of mottled orange boulders - a giants playground of weird shapes and forms that lead to the entrance to Bushmans Kloof. 

Accommodation

There are 16 rooms and suites in the main lodge. Each of the seven luxury rooms are double (or twin) with a private patio overlooking the landscaped indigenous gardens, and with access to a nearby swimming pool.

The six double rooms all have a large private patio, bathroom and shower en-suite, heated towel rails, lounge area within bedroom, and fireplaces in some rooms. In addition, there are three spacious suites with king-size beds, large private patio, en-suite bathroom with Victorian bath and shower, and separate lounge area.

Alternatively, Koro Lodge is an existing farmhouse nestled in the reserve that has been completely renovated and transformed into a spectacular intimate villa, surrounded by open vistas of wilderness and wildlife.

Dining

- Homestead: restaurant and dining terrace

- Makana: sheltered alfresco dining

- River Boma: fireside pre-dinner drinks and night caps under starry skies on the water’s edge

- Manor House Deck: private dining under the Ficus trees

- Embers: barbeque and campfire dining in the reserve

- Kadoro: secluded private dining 

Facilities
- Four swimming pools

- Lounge area & billiards room
- Drawing room

- Restaurant

- Bar

- Wine Cellar

- River Boma

- Heritage Centre

- Spa & fitness centre

- Botanical gardens, waterfowl pond and rolling lawns

- Organic herb, vegetable and flower garden

Activities

- Daily guided Rock Art walks through natural fynbos

- Guided nature drives in game viewing vehicles

- Spectacular wildflower trails (spring season: July-October)

- Bird watching, nature hikes, organic garden tours, botanical tours

- Archery, mountain biking, canoeing, croquet, star-gazing, fly-fishing

- Special culinary weekends

- Swimming in natural pools and waterfalls

- Yoga and guided meditation (at an additional charge and by prior arrangement)

Optional Excursions:

- Wupperthal village & historic Moravian mission station

- Cederberg Wilderness Area

- Biedouw River canoeing & fly-fishing

- Lambert's Bay - fishing village and seabird colonies

- Clanwilliam Museum - Anglo-Boer war memorabilia

- Goue Vallei wine cellars, Citrusdal

- Cederberg Private Cellars - the Cape’s highest lying vineyards

Child Policy

Children over the age of 10 are welcome in the Main Lodge and charged as adults. Koro Lodge can accommodate children of all ages.