|  | Approximately 270 km's due north of Cape Town in the craggy foothills of the Cederberg Mountains on the edge of the Great Karoo, lies Bushmanskloof.
- Game drives
- Rock art
- Guided walks
- Star-gazing
| Escape to Bushmans Kloof, a heavenly wilderness reserve, a retreat of unparalleled beauty and recreational diversity and discover the continued re-birth of a long forgotten land. This refuge for body and soul is surrounded by thousands of acres of majestic, savage beauty and wind-sculpted landscape of reddish sandstone rock formations - in the heart of the Cederberg Mountains in the Western Cape.
Unique to Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Retreat:
Bushman Rock art
The reserve is rich in Bushman rock art with over 130 pristine sites, some dating as far back as 10'000 years ago making them one of the oldest recorded examples of human art. Visitors may join daily-guided walks with experienced rangers along rivers and through the veld to view a selection of the sites.
Fauna
View the expansive environment and game with daily nature drives through the reserve including: Gemsbok, Bontebok, Cape Mountain Zebra, Eland, Red Hartebeest, Black Wildebeest, Vaal Rhebok, Klipspringer, Kudu, Springbok, Steenbok and Brown Hyena, to name a few. Bushmans Kloof is home to 35 species of mammals, several of which are listed in the IUCN Red Data book and 150 different species of bird such as the Malachite Kingfisher, African fish eagle and Black Harrier. Sightings of Aardwolf, African Wildcat, Bat Eared Fox, Cape Fox and Porcupine are possible. The late afternoon nature drives include complimentary snacks and sundowners in the reserve. Night drives are offered after dinner to guests who wish to view the reserves several nocturnal species and the awe-inspiring night skies.
Flora
From July through to October the veld comes alive with spring flowers, revealing the colours of thousands of beautiful and some unusual spring flowers. 755 indigenous plant species have been identified within the reserve, including Bushmans Kloofs own 'Cederberg Seven' - a group of shrub and tree species that thrive within the reserve and are not found together anywhere else in the world. |
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| Facilities
There is a billiard room, library, bar, lounge sauna baths and a spacious, natural rock swimming pool.
Delicious meals are served by experienced chefs in the air-conditioned dining room, under giant Ficus trees or around the campfire, capturing the true flavour of the African night, under a million stars. | Accommodation
16 double-room cottages
Set on rolling lawns in magnificent indigenous gardens overlooking the Boontjies River, the open thatch buildings are superbly positioned and elegantly appointed. Each of the cottages has designer bathrooms en suite and private terraces ideal for birdwatching.
Accommodation options range from luxury rooms, to deluxe and suites. The rate estimate above is for a deluxe room. | Rate includes
* Luxury accommodation and all meals (Early morning light continental breakfast, late morning buffet brunch, afternoon high tea, A La Carte Dinner Menu)
* early morning guided rock art excursion,
* evening nature drive with sundowner drinks & snacks
* all other lodge activities | Rate excludes
* All beverages
* telephone, facsimile, e-mail
* laundry & Valet (Included in Suite Rate) room service
* specialised dining options
* Trading Post purchases
* gratuities
* transfers to and from the lodge
* Spa treatments. | Access
Scheduled flights:
- Cape Town international Airport
Charter flights:
- Private air strip available
- ±60 minutes charter flight from Cape international airport
Road transfers:
- ±3 hours 30 minutes Cape Town to Bushmanskloof(also from Bushmanskloof to Cape Town)
Self-drive:
- ±3 hours 30 minutes drive from Cape Town(270km) | Safari category:
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