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Situated 270 km from Johannesburg on the Waterval Boven - Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve embraces an enclosed valley of approximately 257 hectares of some of the most beautiful mountain country to be found in the Waterval Boven district.

The climate is typical of summer rainfall areas. Winter and summer mean temperatures of between 6 degrade C in winter and 34 degrade C in summer, can be expected. Nourished by the Joubert Spruit tributary of the Elands River, the natural water supply is fountain fed from the mountain tops and of the highest quality.

At no stage during the past 60 years has the stream ever dried up. The Nature Reserve is ecologically contained and home to many species of fauna e.g. Bushbuck, Baboon, Klipspringer, Duiker, Steenbok, Vaal Reedbuck, Vervet Monkeys, Leopard, Genet, Rooikat, Rock Pythons etc. Bird life includes, Black Eagle, Steppe Buzzard, various Kites and Falcon.

Rich in natural and South African history, the kloof (gorge) and slopes of the valley once housed President Paul Kruger`s Commandos during the period of his escape to exile via Lourenco Marques (Maputo). Circular rock encampments with old Martini Henry rifle shells and enamel mugs used by the Boer soldiers and Scouts are sometimes unearthed on the property.

Activities:

Hiking, Birding, Mountain Biking

Rooms and Units Available:

Bushbuck-9 Tent Site (No Room)
The campsites are well spaced, well shaded, level stands with electricity & water outlets. The ablutions consist of separate ladies & gents toilet, wash basin & shower. The shared scullery area is clean with plenty of hot water. Braai facilities available
Sleeps 4 Adults

Bushpig-13 Camper & Tent Site (No Room)
Set against the hillside, 230 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery area with hot water and individual recycling bins
Sleeps 6 Adults and 2 children

Duiker-2 Caravan OR Tent Site (No Room) --
The campsites are well spaced, well shaded, level stands with electricity & water outlets. The ablutions consist of separate ladies & gents toilet, wash basin & shower. The shared scullery area is clean with plenty of hot water. Braai facilities available
Sleeps 4 Adults

Eagle-5 Caravan & Tent Site (No Room) --
The campsites are well spaced, well shaded, level stands with electricity & water outlets. The ablutions consist of separate ladies & gents toilet, wash basin & shower. The shared scullery area is clean with plenty of hot water. Braai facilities available
Sleeps 6 Adults and 2 children

Flycatcher-10 Tent Site (No Room)
All campsites are well spaced and level stands with electricity (blue camping socket), water and a bbq/braai facilities. Separate ladies & gents ablutions with toilet, wash basin & shower. The shared scullery area has hot water and recycling bins.
Sleeps 4 Adults

Hoopoe-4 Tent Only Site (No Room) --
The campsites are well spaced, well shaded, level stands with electricity & water outlets. The ablutions consist of separate ladies & gents toilet, wash basin & shower. The shared scullery area is clean with plenty of hot water. Braai facilities available
Sleeps 2 Adults and 2 children

Hummingbird-12 Camper & Tent Site (No Ro
Set against the hillside, 205 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery area with hot water and individual recycling bins
Sleeps 6 Adults and 2 children

Kingfisher Camp Site 7-Tent Site (No Roo
The campsites are well spaced, well shaded, level stands with electricity & water outlets. The ablutions consist of separate ladies & gents toilet, wash basin & shower. The shared scullery area is clean with plenty of hot water. Braai facilities available
Sleeps 2 Adults

Leopard-1 Caravan & Tent Site (No Room) --
The campsites are well spaced, well shaded, level stands with electricity & water outlets. The ablutions consist of separate ladies & gents toilet, wash basin & shower. The shared scullery area is clean with plenty of hot water. Braai facilities available
Sleeps 4 Adults and 2 children

Loerie-3 Caravan & Tent Site (No Room) --
The campsites are well spaced, well shaded, level stands with electricity & water outlets. The ablutions consist of separate ladies & gents toilet, wash basin & shower. The shared scullery area is clean with plenty of hot water. Braai facilities available
Sleeps 6 Adults and 2 children

Miles Glamping Tent Unit 7 --
Safari Tent, queen bed and its own bathroom.
Sleeps 2 Adults

Mills Cottage Unit 5 --
Fully furnished open plan cottage with queen bed & private patio on the river. Well-equipped kitchen-fridge/freezer, microwave & gas hob. Work area. Separate bathroom & shower. Lounge area with sleeper couch, TV-Openview. Indoor fireplace. Braai
Sleeps 2 Adults and 1 child

Owl Cottage Unit 3 --
Fully furnished, open plan single bedroom cottage with queen size bed, loft area with double bed. 1 shared bathroom with shower. Well-equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, microwave & gas stove/oven. Lounge area with flat screen TV-Openview & fireplace.
Sleeps 2 Adults and 2 children

Reed Cottage Unit 4 --
Fully furnished open plan cottage with queen bed & private patio on the river. Well-equipped kitchen-fridge/freezer, microwave & gas hob. Work area. Separate bathroom & shower. Lounge area with single bed, TV-Openview. Indoor fireplace. Braai
Sleeps 3 Adults

Spence Cottage Unit 6 --
Fully furnished open plan cottage with queen bed & private patio on the river. Well-equipped kitchen-fridge/freezer, microwave & gas hob. Work area. Separate bathroom & shower. Lounge area with sleeper couch, TV-Openview. Indoor fireplace. Braai
Sleeps 2 Adults and 1 child

Tortoise-6 Caravan OR Tent Site(No Room) --
The campsites are well spaced, well shaded, level stands with electricity & water outlets. The ablutions consist of separate ladies & gents toilet, wash basin & shower. The shared scullery area is clean with plenty of hot water. Braai facilities available
Sleeps 4 Adults and 2 children

Wagtail-8 Tent Site (No Room)
The campsites are well spaced, well shaded, level stands with electricity & water outlets. The ablutions consist of separate ladies & gents toilet, wash basin & shower. The shared scullery area is clean with plenty of hot water. Braai facilities available
Sleeps 2 Adults

Webster Cottage
3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage. Bedroom 1 - ensuite (shower only) with Queen bed. Bedroom 2 - Queen bed with 1 bunk bed or 2 sets of bunk beds. (as required) Bedroom 3 - Queen bed. Open plan lounge with full kitchen. Patio, braai area.
Sleeps 6 Adults and 2 children

Yellowfish-11 Tent Site (No Room)
All campsites are well spaced and level stands with electricity (blue camping socket), water and a bbq/braai facilities. Separate ladies & gents ablutions with toilet, wash basin & shower. The shared scullery area has hot water and recycling bins.
Sleeps 4 Adults

Facilities & Services available:

Babies
Children under 12
Elderly
Honeymoon Couples
Pets
Laundry Service
Ironing Service
Special Meals on Request
Wedding facilities
Self-Braai / Barbecue
Bar on the Premises
Restaurant
Fireplace on the Premises
Garden
Library
Internet Access
Parking (off-street - open)
Wi-Fi
Afrikaans
English
Communal Satellite TV
Hiking / Walking Trails
Playground
Trampoline
Swimming Pool
German
Nature
Hiking

Cancellation Policy:

- 0% of Deposit 12 weeks before
- 25% of Deposit 10 weeks before
- 50% of Deposit 6 weeks before
- 100% of Deposit 4 weeks before

Directions:

- 270 km from Johannesburg (210 Km from Pretoria) on the N4 Nelspruit road to Waterval Boven.
- Once through the tunnel proceed for 3.6km and turn right at the Bergwater Hotel sign. Cross over railway line and follow signs to Bergwater Hotel.
- Once the Hotel has been reached, proceed past Bergwater entrance for another 100m and enter Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve.


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  • Guests Rating: (3)
  • Accommodation Type: Caravan park, Guesthouse and Self-Catering
  • Malaria Area: No
  • Sleeps: 51
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
    Check-out: 10:00 AM