General: Rebirth of a long forgotten land-
Under watchful African skies, rugged and yet graceful, a
land once the very cradle of humankind has been rediscovered
and brought to life . . . Bushmans Kloof, the heartbeat of
an African wilderness . . . the rebirth of a long forgotten
land. Immense open plains, deep ravines, spectacular
waterfalls and prehistoric rock formations characterise this
ecological oasis, nestled between the majestic mountains of
the Cederberg and the vast plains of the Great Karoo. 270
Kilometres north of Cape Town, unique and unspoilt, this
once hunting ground of the intrepid San, is home to an
incredible variety of wildlife and plant species, and is a
premier spring flower destination.
Since 1992, Bushmans Kloof has embodied the rebirth
and development of this sanctuary, with a mission to
create a thriving wilderness which nurtures its
indigenous life, protects its history and secures
its future.
Bushmans Kloof is a privately owned wilderness
reserve and is world renowned for its 130 rock art
sites. In recognition of its rich cultural,
historical and environmental significance, Bushmans
Kloof has been declared a South African Natural
Heritage site.
Services: • Fax
• Photocopying and postal services
• Guest email facility in the library
• Car valet
• Undercover parking
• Room service
• Regret no mobile phone reception
•The Spa at Bushmans Kloof offers an extensive
selection of body and beauty treatments
Location: The road to Bushmans Kloof passes through some
of South Africa's most beautiful, yet least explored
countryside. Rolling wheatfields and wide vistas
sweep over the rich, black soil of the Swartland.
Lush green citrus groves line the route past
Citrusdal. At Clanwilliam, the tarred road ends and
the real adventure begins. 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.
Destinations Guide:
Abseiling, fly-fishing on a catch and release basis
(Clanwilliam yellowfish) or a visit with private
guide to Wupperthal, the historic Moravian Mission
Station where leather goods are hand crafted.
Rooms: Luxury Accommodation:
7 Luxury Rooms - All with private patio and bathroom
en-suite. Waters Edge 1 & 2, River Reeds 1 & 2,
Karoo Plains 1,2 & 3
6 Deluxe Rooms - All with large private patio,
bathroom en-suite with heated towel rails, lounge
area within bedroom and some with fireplaces. Cedar
Falls 1 & 2, Rock Pools 1 & 2, Gordon and Masson.
3 Suites - All with large private patio, bathroom
en-suite with heated towel railis and separate
lounge area and some with fireplaces. Paterson,
Niven and Riverside Honeymoon Suite. Manor House - 4
suites, lounge and fireplace, television room, bar,
dining room, covered veranda. All rooms and suites
have mini-bars, private terraces with mountain and
river views. Check in at 14:00. Afternoon tea is
served at 16:30 and game drive departs at 17:00.
Check out at 12:00 (After rock art excursion and
buffet brunch)
Food & Wine: Bushmans Kloof is renowned for its stylish and
contemporary country cuisine. The chef specialises
in seasonal dishes with a touch of Cape heritage
cooking, using organically grown farm produce, and
fresh ingredients from the expansive walled
vegetable, fruit and herb garden. Guests are invited
to the wine cellar to select their wine from an
award winning wine list which features top South
African wines. The rates are fully inclusive of a
light continental breakfast, coffee and muffins, a
scrumptious brunch buffet after the morning
excursion, afternoon teas - around a crackling log
fire in winter, or on the riverbanks in summer - and
delicious four-course dinners served in the
elegantly appointed dining room al fresco, or at
Spanners, capturing the true flavour of an African
night under a million stars.
Special Features: Other facilities: include four
swimming pools, sauna, rolling lawns and a walled
herb, fruit, flower and vegetable garden.