Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat
Hotel · West Coast ·
Guided nature drives, ancient rock art & gourmet meals included
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R364 Agert Pakhuis Pass Clanwilliam, 8135, South Africa Get directions
Guided nature drives, ancient rock art & gourmet meals included
R364 Agert Pakhuis Pass Clanwilliam, 8135, South Africa Get directions
"I rode a Land Cruiser over dirt roads the color of marmalade with a guide, Byron Hartung, and three other guests to one of 130 rock-art sites on the property, a shamanic site of the San. As we gathered around pictographs of cattle with long eland-type bodies and figures tilted in dance, Hartung explained that the rock was more than a canvas to the San — it was a gateway into a spiritual world. The paintings are 3,000 to 10,000 years old, and, as the writer recounts, standing in this sheltered spot on the veld while gazing at them felt like being transported back in time." - Kendall Hunter
"A 14-room retreat set among the Gaudí-esque rock formations of the Cederberg Mountains where guests can book private dinners under the stars and explore the property's ancient rock-art sites — many of which date back 10,000 years." - Biénne Huisman
"Located on 18,500 acres in the foothills of the Cederberg Mountains, this reserve offers light-filled contemporary rooms, a heated pool, a fitness center, and a spa."
"Located on 18,500 acres in the foothills of the Cederberg Mountains, this reserve offers light-filled contemporary rooms, a heated pool, a fitness center, and a spa. Meals at Makana draw from native fynbos herbs and local meat, and guests’ stays are elevated by the spirit and insight of an affable staff who happily share their culture and history. The reserve also serves as custodian to the 130 rock art sites, some that date back 10,000 years—guided tours are offered earlier. For those looking to get out into the bush and see the region’s flora, fauna, and awe-inspiring geology up-close, there are hiking trails (of varying difficulty) on the reserve, as well as opportunities for canoeing and fly-fishing at the dams on the property."
"Bushmans Kloof is a boutique wellness resort located in South Africa’s Cederberg Mountains. Just three hours north ofCape Town, the lodge sits on one of eight UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Cape Floral plant kingdom, surrounded by open plains, sandstone formations, and scrubby fynbos. Beyond its natural appeal, the land also has incredible cultural significance—guests can find more than 130 Bushman rock paintings, thought to be over 10,000 years old, across the property. The all-inclusive lodge can accommodate up to 34 guests at a time in a combination of rooms, suites, and a private villa with a pool. Activities include biking, hiking, fishing, canoeing, and nature drives in a safari vehicle. There’s also a gym, pool, organic vegetable garden, and award-winning spa on premises."
