Cederberg Mountains, South Africa

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Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat

Classic Lodge
Adventure
Communal Pool
Fine Dining
Photography
Romantic
Stargazing
Yoga & Wellness
Wine Cellar
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Overview

COMFORT
AC
Laundry Service
Fireplace
Pool
Safe
QUICK FACTS
16
Rooms
Private Vehicle at extra cost
Cancellation POLICY
Moderate, typically 100% from 30 days
Kids POLICY
All ages welcome
Bushmans Kloof is set within a 7,500-hectare private reserve in the Cederberg Mountains, offering a rare combination of wilderness, heritage, and understated luxury. The landscape is dramatic yet peaceful, with wide open plains, sandstone formations, and over 130 ancient rock art sites that add a deep cultural dimension to the experience. Days unfold between nature drives, guided walks, and time at the spa, while the lodge itself offers a calm, refined atmosphere grounded in its surroundings.
Access Type
Road Access Only
Transfer Time from Airstrip
mins
Baggage limit
kg
Soft-bag only
Wildlife Highlights
Cape Mountain Zebra
Birding
Great for birders

Location

Getting there

Fly into Cape Town International Airport, followed by a scenic self-drive or transfer of approx. 3 to 3.5 hours to the reserve.

COMFORT
AC
Laundry Service
Fireplace
Pool
Safe
Vehicle
Private Vehicle at extra cost
WI-FI
Available in all areas
Medical
Low risk of Malaria & Yellow Fever
Insect protection
Repellent in the evenings
Activities
Guided nature drives, walking trails, rock art tours, spa treatments, canoeing, and fly fishing.

Our Favorite Rooms

Deluxe Rooms and Suites with private terraces overlooking the reserve offer the most sense of space and connection to the landscape. Expect elegant interiors, large bathrooms, and a calm, natural colour palette that reflects the surroundings.

Dining

Dining is refined yet relaxed, with seasonal menus inspired by local ingredients. Meals are served in a variety of settings, from elegant indoor spaces to open-air dining under the stars, often paired with wines from the region.

Packing Tips

Layered clothing for warm days and cooler evenings, comfortable walking shoes, and swimwear for the pools and spa.

Insider Tips

Take time for a guided rock art walk, it adds a powerful sense of place and history that sets Bushmans Kloof apart from other wilderness stays.

Reserve type
Private Reserve
Conservation
Heritage conservation
Conservation fee
No Conservation Fee
per person per day

Conservation Efforts

Bushmans Kloof protects a significant portion of the Cederberg wilderness, including one of the largest collections of San rock art in South Africa. Ongoing conservation efforts focus on habitat preservation, wildlife reintroduction, and safeguarding cultural heritage sites.

Per Room, Per Night from
13473
Per Room
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