Discover and partake in a multitude of activities in the Reserve.

A successful programme of species re-introduction has followed the continued rehabilitation of the natural vegetation. The results are a triumph for conservation, and a delightful awareness for visitors.

Bushmans Kloof has been proclaimed a South African Natural Heritage Site within the Cederberg Wilderness Area, and forms part of the Cape Floral Region, a designated World Heritage Site.

The area is malaria and predator-free.

ACTIVITIES

This unusual wilderness reserve, in an area of extraordinary beauty, offers a variety of interesting pastimes including the opportunity to view some of the finest Bushman rock art in South Africa.

WILDLIFE

Rare Cape Mountain Zebra now roam in the company of other creatures revered in Bushman mythology such as the Eland, the monarch of antelopes. The mask-faced Gemsbok too graze once more outside the sandstone caves containing their images, painted there long ago by the Shaman.

BOTANICAL

Each year in spring, nature celebrates her rebirth here with extravagant flower displays transforming the dramatic sandstone landscapes into a fantasy world of intense colour.

ROCK ART

The reserve is enhanced by over 130 of these rock paintings, which form a priceless open-air art gallery of global relevance.

CONSERVATION

Bushmans Kloof is passionately committed to conserving the land, wildlife and flora that form part of this extraordinary wilderness reserve. Acting as a safe haven to some highly endangered species of indigenous plants and animals.

 HISTORY

In the grand tradition of epic stories Bushmans Kloof began its re-birth in 1992 when Bill and Mark McAdam purchased a neglected property and painstakingly created a plan to restore the reserve into a unique wilderness retreat. In 1996 they opened Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Retreat to the public.

Activities:

This unusual wilderness reserve, in an area of extraordinary beauty, offers a variety of interesting pastimes including the opportunity to view some of the finest San rock art in South Africa.

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

Facilities:

Accommodation:

Accommodating a maximum of 32 guests, all suites and guest rooms are elegantly appointed and furnished to create a feeling of restfulness and peace.

A subtle fusion of African and European design enhances your personal space at Bushmans Kloof, while small surprises and thoughtful details offer you a special welcome.

All rooms offer the following:

• Luxury bed linen
• Custom designed soft furnishings
• Soothing and pampering private-label toiletries
• Bathrobes
• Air conditioning
• Underfloor heating
• Ceiling fans
• In-room safe
• Well stocked mini-bar
• Tea and coffee unit
• Direct-dial telephone
• Discreet housekeeping three times daily
• Complimentary wireless internet access available throughout the main lodge
• Guest rooms are either in cottages set among landscaped gardens and pools, or form part of the original Manor House (circa 1843), where the suites were named after early Scottish pioneers and explorers.

Luxury Rooms:

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.

All rooms offer the following:

• En-suite bathrooms with separate bath and shower
• Air conditioning
• Underfloor heating
• Ceiling fan
• In-room safe
• Well stocked mini-bar
• Luxury bed linen
• Custom designed soft furnishings
• Soothing and pampering private-label toiletries
• Bathrobes
• Tea and coffee unit
• Direct-dial telephone
• Discreet housekeeping three times daily
• No televisions in rooms
• Complimentary wireless internet access available throughout the main lodge
• All rooms are non-smoking

Deluxe Rooms:

All are double rooms with large private patio, bathroom and shower en-suite, heated towel rails, lounge area within bedroom, some with fireplaces.

All rooms offer the following:

• Luxury bed linen
• Custom designed soft furnishings
• Soothing and pampering private-label toiletries
• Bathrobes
• Air conditioning
• Underfloor heating
• Ceiling fans
• In-room safe
• Well stocked mini-bar
• Tea and coffee unit
• Direct-dial telephone
• Discreet housekeeping three times daily
• Complimentary wireless internet access available throughout the main lodge
• Satellite flat screen televisions, DVD player, CD player and iPod docking stations
• All rooms are non-smoking

Suite:

A spacious Suite with glorious king-size bed, large private patio, en-suite designer bathroom with Victorian bath and shower, heated towel rails and separate lounge area.

The Suite offers the following:

• Luxury bed linen
• Custom designed soft furnishings
• Soothing and pampering private-label toiletries
• Bathrobes
• Air conditioning
• Under-floor heating
• Ceiling fans
• Flat screen satellite television
• DVD and CD player
• iPod docking station
• In-room safe
• Well stocked mini-bar
• Tea and coffee unit
• Direct-dial telephone
• Discreet housekeeping three times daily
• Complimentary wireless internet access available throughout the main lodge
• All rooms are non-smoking

Riverside Supreme Suite:

The Riverside Supreme Suite is more luxurious and more naturalistic than ever before. A complete upgrade to the suite and its facilities blends 21st-century comfort with timeless romance. This is a place where couples can rediscover themselves.

Ensuring that your stay at Riverside is memorable, are complimentary services and amenities that add that extra-special touch.

These include:

• Luxury bed linen
• Custom designed soft furnishings
• Soothing and pampering private-label toiletries
• Bathrobes
• Air conditioning
• Underfloor heating
• Ceiling fans
• In-room safe
• Well stocked mini-bar
• Tea and coffee unit
• Direct-dial telephone
• Discreet housekeeping three times daily
• Complimentary wireless internet access available throughout the main lodge
• All rooms are non-smoking

Facilities:

• Master suite with separate living room and  a deluxe bathroom
• Private Infinity pool
• Outdoor Shower
• Large Private Patio
• 2 Flatscreen TV’s with Satellite (lounge & bedroom)
• Large Collection of DVD’s and CD’s 
• Wireless internet access
• iPod docking station
• Air conditioning
• Underfloor heating
• Ceiling fans
• In-room safe
• Direct-dial telephone
• Tea and Coffee unit

Other Extras:

The rates include

• All Meals (High tea, dinner, early morning bush breakfast, brunch)
• Early morning guided rock art excursion
• Evening nature drive with sundowner drinks and snacks
• All lodge activities – mountain biking, canoeing, hiking, archery,
• fly - fishing, croquet, painting, bird watching and swimming in
• crystal clear rock pools

The rates exclude

• All beverages
• Telephone and facsimile
• Trading Post purchases
• Spa Treatments
• Specialised dining options
• Room service
• Air and road transfers

General Lodge Facilities:

Homestead:

There are two stylish lounges, one with a large flat-screen television with DVD and satellite reception. A comprehensive library and DVD collection is available together with a desk and wireless internet facilities.

The Conference Room, Heritage Centre, Fitness Centre, and a dual massage area form one wing of the Homestead, which is built around a sunny terrace and the heated jet pool.

• Heritage Centre
• Conference Centre
• Riverside Boma
• Trade Post
• Spa
• Pools
• Gardens