Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Retreat, located 168 miles from Cape Town, is a 5-star ecological oasis, uniting luxury and nature, providing the ultimate wilderness experience. A sanctuary to many endangered species of fauna and flora and unique for over 130 San Bushman rock art sites. Bushmans Kloof is a proud member of Relais and Chateaux and is recognized as one of South Africa's Natural Heritage Sites.

Facilities Overview:

• Luxury accommodation for a maximum of 32 guests in 16 rooms
• Private 18 acre Wildlife and Fynbos Reserve
• Botanical gardens, waterfowl pond and rolling lawns
• Organic herb, vegetable and flower garden
• Private airstrip (20 minutes transfer from airstrip to lodge)
• The Homestead with gourmet restaurant and dining terrace, book and DVD Library, lounge, TV lounge, bar and wine cellar
• Manor House reception, bar and wooden deck under ancient Fichus Trees
• Trading Post gift shop
• Heritage Center & Rudner Collection (Bushman artifacts)
• The Spa
• Outdoor dual massage area
• Fitness Center
• 4 Outdoor swimming pools, including one heated pool

Insider's Guide:

• Luxurious Accomodations
• Delicious Meals
• Fun and Exciting Activities

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.

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

All are double (or twin) rooms with private patio, en-suite bathroom and shower.

Deluxe Rooms

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

Paterson Suite

Spacious double rooms in the Manor House, with large private patio, en-suite designer bath and shower, heated towel rails and separate lounge area with fireplace.

Niven Suite

Spacious double rooms in the Manor House, with large private patio, en-suite designer bath and shower, heated towel rails and separate lounge area with satellite television.

Supreme Riverside Suite

A private luxury cottage near the water with a lounge area, fireplace, flat-screen satellite televisions in lounge and bedroom, infinity swimming pool, spacious patio, en-suite bathroom with designer bath and shower; heated towel rails and outdoor shower.

All rooms offer the following:

• En-suite bathrooms with separate bath and shower
• Air conditioning
• Under floor 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
• Complimentary wireless internet access available throughout the main lodge

In keeping with the high standards and tradition of Relais and Chateaux, the gourmet dining at Bushmans Kloof is crafted from the finest and freshest local ingredients, making it an art in taste, aromas and textures.

Every meal at Bushmans Kloof is a special occasion and a feast for the senses, with the executive chef's contemporary cuisine offering a fusion of healthy country food and sensational gourmet fare. Special dietary requirements are catered for on request.

Homestead Dining

The Homestead Restaurant adjoins the terrace with a heated pool, where High Tea is often served on cooler days. The formal dining room at the Homestead is warm and elegantly furnished, with a full complement of attentive staff to present a selection of specialties offered each evening from the executive chef's menu.

In-Room Dining

On request, you can order a romantic dinner for two in the privacy of your room. Enjoy the simple pleasure of dining by candlelight on your patio as you indulge in a specially prepared culinary feast.

Makana

Makana (meaning 'to feast' in the ancient language of the Bushman), was designed to recreate the ambience of a spacious open-fronted cave; its stone walls form an elegant lounge with twin fireplaces overlooking sweeping lawns and the Boontjies river.

It is the ideal choice for the mouthwatering traditional high tea, delicious brunches with hot cooked breakfast, quiches, pastries, and other mouthwatering delicacies. Complemented with one of our fine wines, you have an undeniable taste celebration of the Cederberg.

Embers

For a breathtaking dining experience under the starlit sky, a traditional South African barbeque is served at Embers, a unique outdoor setting within the reserve.

A wonderful addition to the Bushmans Kloof dining experience, Embers is built into a natural ancient sandstone amphitheatre of giant boulders overlooking dramatic cliffs and valleys, and lit up by a roaring fire and hundreds of candles and lanterns. Diners are spoiled with choice for a South African salad buffet and home baked breads, a choice of grills which includes Karoo lamb, traditional boerewors sausage, succulent steaks and chicken kebabs, and of course delectable desserts.

Manor House Deck

Depending on the weather, the Manor House Deck with its romantic riverside setting under colossal wild fig trees is another delightful venue for alfresco brunch or tea.

Kadoro

Rustic and secluded in the Reserve, Kadoro (meaning 'Tinderbox of Stories' in the Bushman language), is an old Shepherd's Cottage, which has been renovated but not modernized. With no electricity and just the starlit wilderness outside, a supper by lantern and candlelight gives you a glimpse into the lifestyle of the past. Here diners may enjoy a barbeque, or in winter, wholesome soups, curries and stews.

The Dam

The Dam - or a specially selected Secret Location in the Reserve. The reserve becomes exclusively yours for an evening: enjoy a private dinner under the Cederberg skies, in a setting chosen for its spectacular views. Your intimate, "Out of Africa" - style dinner will be lit only by candles, lanterns, the stars and the moon. Your personal chef and staff for the evening welcome you to the sun setting with a glass of chilled sparkling wine, while a romantic table awaits your pleasure.

Picnics

From a delicious packed lunch to accompany your day's hike in the reserve, to a formal spread for guests among the spring flowers in the reserve, a Bushmans Kloof picnic is always full of delicious surprises.

Whether you would like to explore your adventurous nature, unwind your body or soothe your soul, Bushmans Kloof offers an activity to match your requirement. To experience the best of this magical wilderness reserve, you are invited to combine a variety of activities with relaxation. An extensive selection of quality activities and services awaits you.

Sunset Nature Drive

Ride in a game viewing vehicle with your ranger to explore the wilderness reserve in all its diversity. Enjoy the ever-changing landscapes, the wonderful plant life and get close to some of the Cape’s rarest and most endangered species. Sundowner drinks and snacks are served at a scenic spot during the drive.

Early Morning Rock Art Excursion

With over 130 rock art sites, Bushmans Kloof represents one of the most densely painted rock art areas in South Africa. A delightful morning drive and a short hike through the aromatic fynbos leads you to secret caves where your ranger will provide insight into the ancient lost culture of the San and their fascinating spirit world. Enjoy a scrumptious Bush Breakfast and a steaming cup of hot chocolate next to a cascading waterfall.

Relaxation

The deep calm of the silent hills provides balm for the soul, and sweeping vistas from the Cederberg to the Great Karoo provide a space for the spirit to just ‘be’. The sounds of birdsong and trickling water are relaxing as you lounge on the rolling green lawns alongside the river and swimming pools, or wander among indigenous gardens and fascinating rock formations. After dark, the River Boma offers incomparable stargazing.

The Spa

Bushmans Kloof offers the ultimate in relaxation and pampering, so why not book an indulgent treatment at The Spa? The professional therapists offer a selection of signature massages, body and skin treatments.

Other Activities

• Satisfy your adventurous side with a nature hike, mountain biking, canoeing, or swimming in crystal clear rock pools.
• Fly-fishing at the main dam, or opt for a day excursion to the Biedouw River to challenge the famous Clanwilliam Yellow Fish on a catch-and-release basis
• Try your hand at archery or the genteel pastime of croquet on the lawns
• For the less energetic, Bushmans Kloof provides a perfect retreat for painting, writing, photography, reading in the library or watching wildlife DVDs
• In the Heritage Center, there is a collection of San artifacts, and this is where the rangers hold specialized talks on interesting aspects of the reserve and the Cederberg Wilderness Area

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