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Bushman's Kloof

For the ultimate wilderness experience, you need to look no further than Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat.

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From R 10 100 per person sharing, per night

Special offer available on selected dates.

LocationCape Town
From, per person · nightR 10 100

About the lodge

An overview of Bushman's Kloof.

For the ultimate wilderness experience, you need to look no further than Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat.

Highlights

  • Family-owned lodge and ecological oasis set within a 7500-hectare private reserve.
  • Experience Action & Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, or Spa & Fitness.
  • Unique dining experiences.

You Should Know

  • Children aged 8 years and over are welcome at the lodge.
  • A surcharge will apply when sharing with 2 full-paying adults.
  • The Niven Family Deluxe Room can accommodate 2 children within the second bedroom, and this room has 2 separate bathrooms.

The Details

Offering the perfect location to escape, relax, and be at one with nature, Bushman's Kloof is an oasis of wide-open plains, mystical rock formations, crystal-clear waterfalls, and an abundance of flora and fauna.

This 7500-hectare malaria- and predator-free haven, nestled at the foothills of the Cederberg Mountains, is just 270 km from the mother city of Cape Town. This South African Natural Heritage Site is home to over 130 documented Bushman rock art sites and the internationally renowned Rooibos tea. Bushman's Kloof is devoted to preserving this fynbos reserve and has won numerous ecological awards, including the Silver for Best Contribution to Cultural Heritage Conservation by African Responsible Condé Nast World Savers Award for Wildlife and Conservation Programmes, and the coveted Relais & Châteaux Environment Trophy.

Bushman's Kloof offers a range of beautifully proportioned rooms, suites, and a private villa. The lodge can accommodate 34 guests, all in beautifully appointed rooms. Each room features custom-designed furniture, an en-suite bathroom with a separate bath and shower, air conditioning, ceiling fans, underfloor heating, a minibar, luxury amenities, tea and coffee-making facilities, a television, and wireless internet access.

Luxury Rooms

Luxury Rooms feature opulent en-suite bathrooms and private patios that overlook the hotel's landscaped gardens and breathtaking scenery. These rooms offer convenient access to one of the four crystalline swimming pools at the lodge.

Deluxe Rooms

Deluxe Rooms are each individually decorated and feature lounge areas, satellite TV, DVDs, and an iPod docking station; some even have a cozy fireplace for colder evenings. The Deluxe Rooms also offer convenient access to one of the four crystalline swimming pools at the lodge.

Niven Family Deluxe Room

The Niven Family Deluxe Room is ideal for families, featuring an en-suite master bedroom with a king-size bed and a second en-suite bedroom with twin beds. This room opens up onto a large private terrace area.

Paterson Suite

The Paterson Suite is a restored farmhouse dating back to 1843. It features a king-size bed, a separate lounge area, a large private patio, and an opulent en-suite bathroom complete with heated towel rails. From your terrace, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the river and mountains.

Riverside Supreme Suite

The spectacular Riverside Supreme Suite is positioned on the banks of the Boontjies River. It features a separate lounge with a fireplace, a large terrace, an outdoor shower, and a private heated swimming pool.

Koro Lodge

Koro Lodge is a fully renovated farmhouse nestled in the reserve. It has been completely transformed into a spectacular, intimate villa surrounded by open vistas of wilderness and wildlife. Combining ultimate luxury with nature, Koro Lodge is available for larger groups and families of up to 10 guests.

Activities on offer at Bushman's Kloof include nature drives and walks, bird watching, fynbos exploration, Bushman rock art tours, waterfalls, hiking, biking, canoeing, fly-fishing, swimming, archery, croquet, and blissful spa treatments.

The spa focuses on natural healing energy and has achieved numerous awards, including the Crystal Awards and Best in Africa in the Wellness Travel Awards. It is a peaceful sanctuary that allows you to rejuvenate and achieve deep inner peace and harmony.

Award-winning service, generous hospitality, and luxurious finishes, such as their outstanding private art collection, enhance the extraordinary environment at Bushman's Kloof Lodge.

Bushman's Kloof Lodge is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families looking for a luxurious bush getaway.

Price Includes

  • Luxury accommodation and all meals (Full English Breakfast, À la Carte Light Lunch, Afternoon High Tea, and À la Carte Dinner).
  • A variety of enriching and exhilarating lodge activities, including nature drives, guided rock art excursions, botanical walks, canoeing, archery, fly fishing, hiking, swimming, and special interest presentations (birding, stargazing, entomology, and rock art) or simply relaxing.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi and a welcome drink.

You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.

Bushman's Kloof

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Rates and dates.

Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 5 Jan 2027

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Green season

1 Apr 2026 – 31 Aug 2026

Full Board - All meals, a welcome drink, daily replenished minibars, and a selection of lodge activities

Special offer

R 10 100

per person · night · normally R 13 470

Peak / migration

1 Sept 2026 – 19 Dec 2026

Full Board - All meals, a welcome drink, daily replenished minibars, and a selection of lodge activities

Special offer

R 17 570

per person · night · normally R 23 420

Festive

20 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027

Full Board - All meals, a welcome drink, daily replenished minibars, and a selection of lodge activities

Special offer

R 19 120

per person · night · normally R 25 490

Rates are per person sharing, per night. Where a reduced rate is shown, it reflects a stay-pay or long-stay offer for those dates; honeymoon and other offers are applied separately when we prepare your quote. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.

Current offers

Special offer available.

Where the rates above show a saving, it comes from a stay-pay or long-stay offer.

Stay & Pay

Stay 4 Nights, Pay for 3 - valid from 6 January to 19 December 2026. Blackout dates apply: 3–6 April, 24–27 April, 11–15 May, 3–5 July, 7–10 August, 24–27 September, and 19 December 2026 to 10 January 2027.

Family policies

Travelling with children.

What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Bushman's Kloof, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .

Minimum ages
Stay 6+ · Game drives 6+ · Walking safari 6+
Child rates
Children aged 6–12 stay free of surcharge when sharing with full-paying parent(s); Kids Stay Free offer valid 6 Jan – 19 Dec 2026 (not applicable when children occupy a room on their own). Children up to 17 charged 50% on the Beverage Add-On Package. Koro Lodge supplement of R 2,500 per extra person per night applies to children aged 13–16.
Family rooms
Family unit available.
Care
No dedicated kids' programme · Babysitting available
Exceptions

Standard lodge minimum age is 6. Koro Lodge (private villa) is the only unit open to children of all ages and can accommodate up to 4 children in loft beds (up to age 12). Room-type restrictions: Luxury Rooms accommodate 2 adults or 1 adult + 1 child over 6 (no rollaway). Deluxe, Suite and Supreme Suite accommodate max 1 child aged 6–12 on a rollaway. Niven Family Deluxe and Cederberg House each accommodate up to 2 children over 6 in the second bedroom/twin configuration. Childminders may be reserved through the hotel with 24 hours' notice where possible.

Water safari

Out on the water.

Mokoro, canoe, kayak and boat options at Bushmans Kloof. The silent dugout mokoro is a different product to a motorised sundowner cruise — check the category on each.

Water safari

Canoeing

Canoeing is included as one of the complimentary lodge activities at Bushmans Kloof in the Cederberg. It is available to guests staying in all room categories — Luxury, Deluxe, Niven Family Deluxe, Suite, River Side Supreme Suite, Cederberg House, and Koro Lodge Private Villa — and is offered alongside other activities such as nature drives, guided rock art excursions, botanical walks, archery, fly fishing, hiking, and swimming.

Included in accommodation rate for all room types. No further specifics (duration, group size, guide qualifications) stated in the source excerpts.

Cost
complimentary
Availability
subject to availability

Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.

Your specialist for this lodge

Shann Shaw

Shann Shaw

Safari Specialist - Southern Africa

Knows Bushman's Kloof backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.

Nerine Du Plessis

With Nerine across the team.

"It was super easy to book a safari - something I’ve been dreaming of doing for the longest time. Shann was super helpful in organizing my trip and working around the cape town marathon that I’ll be doing while I’m there as well. She provided a lot of details about the various options and detailed what a normal day would look like while there. The process was smooth and simple."
July 2026 · USA · with Shann Shaw · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

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