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.

Accommodation at Bushmans Kloof is characterised by character, charm, calm and courtesy.The Manor House offers four luxurious suites, a lounge with fireplace, satellite television, bar and dining room, a veranda with panoramic views as well as a wooden deck in the cool shade of ancient ficus trees. The luxury and comfort of the bedrooms are enhanced by hand-made bed linen and custom made fabrics which blend into a feeling of restfulness and peace. All rooms have direct-dial telephones, under floor heating ceiling fans, mini-bar fridges and temperature control units. The rooms and suites all have designer en-suite bathrooms and private terraces with magnificent views over rolling lawns, the river and onto dramatic rock formations. The Riverside Honeymoon Suite comprises of a spacious sitting room with fireplace, a luxurious bedroom and a bathroom with spa-bath for two.

Dining

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.

Activities / Facilities

Bushmans Kloof is home to over 130 rock art sites, which date back some 10,000 years, creating one of the world's largest open-air art galleries.In these rocky shelters, the enchanted visitor may contemplate the daily detail of a now extinct existence and be humbled by its beauty and simplicity. Providing a rich cultural history, this pristine collection communicates the very spiritual reality of these true conservationists and will inspire and invigorate the observer.

•  Guided rock art excursions
•  Botanical tours
•  Game viewing and sunset game drives in open    game viewing vehicles
•  Birdwatching
•  Nature trails for mountain hikes and river walks
•  Canoeing and swimming in crystal clear natural rock pools
•  Abseiling
•  Fly-fishing
•  Health & Beauty Spa
•  Two lounges with fireplaces
•  Library and billiard room
•  Wine cellar
•  Trading Post Gift Shop
 

Directions

Follow the n1 then the n7 passing malmesbury / moreesburg / piketberg and citrusdal to clanwilliam. Take the r364 to calvinia and wupperthal through the cederberg wilderness area and over the pakhuis pass - 34 km on a gravel road to bushmans kloof.

270 KM FROM CAPE TOWN.