South Africa is a land of safaris and culture, wild natural landscapes and modern architecture. South Africa is a unique place that has grown out of political turmoil into a nation that prides itself on sustainability, conservation, and protecting its myriad of flora and fauna from harm.
The UNESCO-protected Cape Floral region is home to South Africa’s Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat. Located 270 kilometers from Cape Town, South Africa, Bushmans Kloof is a 100-year-old homestead located in the Cape Floral biosphere at the base of the Cederberg Mountains. The region springs into bloom every year with some of the world’s highest concentration of floral species. Guests and visitors can wander the mountainous area to view 150 different kinds of birds, more than 750 plant species, and over 35 mammals in the environment.
Bushmans Kloof is responsible for the care of nearly 18,532 acres of habitat around the homestead. Visitors to Bushmans Kloof and Cape Floral are sure to find some of the region’s most famous wildlife, including Cape mountain zebras, and view archaeological sites with cave paintings that are approximately 10,000 years old. The resort has pioneered sustainability and conservation in South Africa, instituting energy saving measures at the resort and conservation efforts throughout the reserve.
Guests of Bushmans Kloof can take advantage of not only the many opportunities to view nature, but to experience the luxury of an eco-reserve nestled in the heart of South Africa. The reserve is committed not only to the health of the land around it, but to the people who come through its doors. Bushmans Kloof offers 16 rooms and suites as well as private villas for guests to find peace and relaxation. The resort takes pride in its heritage through serving delicious meals in stunning locations throughout the reserve, as well as offering guests the chance to visit their award winning spa.
Guests will have the chance to hike, bike, canoe, swim, fly fish, play croquet and archery, and actively participate in life at Bushmans Kloof. Other activities available include nature walks and bird watching tours, meditation retreats and painting workshops. Guests may also sign up for weekend culinary adventures and wine tasting events throughout the year. Bushmans Kloof offers the chance for guests to observe and participate in the beauty of South Africa’s nature while resting and recuperating surrounded by a legacy of sustainability and conservation.