Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat

From the moment we arrived at Bushman’s Kloof, it was clear that this wasn’t just a venue—it was an experience. The team went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed, cherished, and truly valued. Every detail, from the warm and friendly staff to the impeccable food, wine (shoutout to the amazing sommelier), beautiful rooms and awesome Koro lodge, was thoughtfully executed. The wedding itself was nothing short of magical. The tailor-made setup was breathtaking, and the way the team orchestrated every detail was simply unforgettable. It felt like every moment was curated just for us, and the result exceeded all our expectations—an easy 15/10! If you’re considering Bushman’s Kloof for your wedding or a special event, don’t hesitate—it’s their best-kept secret! A must-visit destination!

Really lovely chilled place. In all honesty there’s not a massive amount to do there (compared to other reserves) except relax & enjoy the food - albeit there are a few walks around the estate to do & couple of drives per day - but it was perfect for us. The food was generally very good & all the staff were not only very pleasant but also very helpful. It’s an old farm with a number of separate properties around the old main house & set around a large pond (so water birds & hundreds of dragonflies) close to a river through a valley. We saw zebra, Eland, Oryx & Red Hartebeest on the game drives (other guests also saw Baboons & Tortoises while we were there), so it’s not somewhere you’ll get the BigGame experience but it was still good. There were things on offer like mountain biking, canoeing & fishing, but to be honest we were too busy relaxing to try them. We stayed 3 nights in the Riverside room, which has a private pool & we had zebras outside at midnight & Red Hartebeest first thing in the morning eating the grass. However, it was the most chilled & relaxing place we’ve been to for a long time & it’s hard not to think we’ll go again next time we are in SA. Faults: nothing I can think of & anything you ask for arrives immediately.

This is a great place to get away from life’s hustle and bustle. The food is outstanding. Morning drives/tricks to see rock art over 4000 years old was really interesting and educational covering the ways of the Sand people. Mountain biking round the extensive property was really great for impromptu wild life spotting. The Spa is ultra relaxing in the treatment annex with a view. I would highly recommend the private dining option in the old bushman’s hut with 100 candles (see photo). A big shout out to Abigail who was our very knowledgeable guide and covered the rock art, flora and animals/birds keeping the interest up. This is not a big 5 lodge but we really enjoyed it and will definitely be returning when time allows.

We really enjoyed our visit to this beautiful place. From start to finish everything was great, the morning rock art trips were fascinating and the evening wildlife drives very enjoyable. There were also multiple other activities to enjoy eg canoeing and some lovely nature trails / walks. The stars at night were mesmerising. Our guide Liam was excellent, always finding different things to look at, be it animals, rock art, weather, scenery, stars, plants etc etc, brilliant. Hospitality here is first rate with consistently high standards of accommodation, housekeeping, food , drinks and service. A fabulous place to relax, unwind, get spoiled and enjoy nature at its very best. Thanks to everyone for taking such good care of us.

What a fantastic place. Luxurious from start to finish. The rooms are gorgeous and we loved how they structured the evening menus - like small plates (but bigger than tapas) and you could choose as many or as few as you wanted and in any order. Really creative cuisine with lots from their own garden (which is definitely worth a tour by the way). You are given your own guide who is with you throughout your stay not only to take you on drives but to make sure you have everything you want. I was poorly while we were there with a terrible cough and then a reaction to a steroid inhaler and they could not do enough for me to make me comfortable and rested. The Rooibos tea is definitely not to be missed. I missed out on the Rock Paintings (due to being ill) but the other half thoroughly enjoyed them. I did however manage the evening drives, a night drive to view the Milky Way and our guide arranged a tour of the garden with the Head Gardener. Top tip from us - book the Walled Garden Evening Dinner - it was soooooo romantic. This was the perfect place to unwind at the start of our African adventure and it really set us up for the weeks to come. We will definitely work Bushmans Kloof into future itineraries in South Africa.

Without a doubt one of the best luxury travel experiences in South Africa. Impeccable staff, knowledgeable guides, beautiful landscaping, wonderful content , stunning interiors and with 20 years of travelling and holiday making this is one of my Top ten all time best hotel experiences.