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Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve
Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Retreat is a
heavenly wilderness reserve, a retreat of unparalleled beauty and
recreational diversity, surrounded by thousands of acres of majestic, savage
beauty of wind-sculpted landscape of reddish sandstone rock foundations.
Discover Cape Town's closest 5 star luxury lodge (270km north of Cape Town)
set in the heart of the wilderness of the Western Cape, between the majestic
Cederberg mountains and the vast open plains of the Great Karoo.
This luxury ecological oasis was once the hunting ground of the Bushman, and
the very cradle of humankind. This five-star lodge is a proud member of
Relais & Chateaux, with 16 luxurious rooms and suites. It is world renowned
for its 130 rock art sites, and abundance of indigenous flora and fauna.
Offering a unique malaria-free, wilderness experience and a sanctuary for many
indigenous plants, birds and animals, the reserve's carefully preserved San
rock art sites also make it the world's 'largest open air art gallery'.
Guided walks provide insight into the lives of the San, South Africa's earliest
inhabitants who roamed this region during the Later Stone Age and today are
recognised as one of the oldest civilisations of mankind. At Bushmans Kloof
over 130 rock art sites are located amidst overhanging cliffs and rocky
shelters. The new Heritage Centre provides further insight into the history
and lives of the San people through artefacts and photographic images, as well
as the unique medicinal herb garden.
With no large predators, the property is a safe haven to many unique and some
highly endangered species of plants and animals. There are over 35 species of
mammals including Eland and Bontebok, as well as 29 Cape mountain zebra
(currently numbered at only 1200 worldwide), and nocturnal animals like the
rare Aardwolf and Smiths red rock rabbit. Over a 150 kinds of birds,
including African fish eagle, Malachite kingfisher and Black harrier, as well
as many species of water birds and indigenous ducks, such as Cape teal and
Cape shovler can be seen at Bushmans Kloof, and more than 755 indigenous
plant species thrive within this protected wilderness, including Bushmans
Kloof's own Cederberg Seven.
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