Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Retreat, Western Cape, South Africa
One of the world’s most unique rock art sites and unspoilt wilderness reserves nestled at the foot of the rugged Cederberg mountain range near Cape Town, has just been voted as one of The Top 101 Hotels in the World by the Tatler’s 2008 Travel Guide.
Tatler has described Bushmans Kloof as ‘the ultimate getaway’, and in addition to the listing of the main lodge, Koro Lodge, the luxurious new private villa in the heart of the Bushmans Kloof reserve, proudly stood its ground to receive its own independent listing as a ‘Privately Attached’ property, resulting in a double whammy with Bushmans Kloof being named on the Top 101 hotels list twice.
Bushmans Kloof is a mere three-hour drive (270km) from Cape
Town and is accessible by road or by private aircraft. Tatler loved the lodge for its ‘immense open plains, spectacular waterfalls, prehistoric rock formations’ and found it to be ‘a green oasis at the foot of the Cederberg mountains, dramatically beautiful, blending into the landscape with thatched cottages and traditional farm buildings housing stylish lounges and dining areas and three infinity pools.’
Koro Lodge, the old farmhouse that has been transformed into a gorgeous villa on the reserve, is credited with ‘adding a fresh new kick to Bushmans Kloof‘, that is ‘terrific for families and comes with its own guide, chef and hostess’. JTP couldn’t agree more.
Perfect Wedding Destination
Looking for an intimate venue for special friends and family? Bushmans Kloof has to be one of the most spectacular and spiritual sites in the world to celebrate a marriage. You can choose from a range of breathtaking settings to exchange vows, while the Executive Chef prepares a dinner under the stars on an elevated wooden deck up above a beautiful gorge near the main lodge. The entire lodge has to be booked, ensuring exclusive use for you and your guests.
New Honeymoon Suite
The Riverside Honeymoon Suite has just been completed and is a secluded retreat at the far end of the main lodge with its own private lounge and patio where one can indulge in an open-air spa treatment or enjoy a candlelit dinner. It overlooks the river with its natural rock pools and waterfalls, and is set in a lush garden with rim-flow pools.
