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Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

Resort

Capacity: 31 people
Check-in: 14:00 to 17:00
Check-out: 10:00
Address: Portion 3 of Farm Kaalbooi JT 386, Waterval Onder, 0000, Mpumalanga
All ages welcome
From R700 per night, for 2 ppl

Description

Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve is situated in Waterval Onder, Mbombela (Nelspruit), 290 km from Johannesburg on the N4 towards Waterval Boven. Embracing 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.

Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve offers 4 self-catering cottages, 1 Glamping Safari tent and 6 exclusive campsites. Each of the cottages have en-suite bathrooms, a kitchenette with a stove, microwave, toaster, a fridge-freezer, and tea and coffee making facilities, and a lounge with a flat screen TV. Additionally, Owl Cottage includes a gas oven. All cottages feature an indoor wood burning fireplace and braai facilities.

The Luxury Safari Tent is suited to accommodate 2 guests and is furnished with a king-size bed and a partially indoor en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, basin and toilet. Other facilities include a bar fridge, a braai, tea- and coffee-making facilities and Wi-Fi.

Each of the campsites are well spaced, well shaded, and have level stands with electricity and water outlets. The ablutions consist of separate ladies and gents toilets, wash basins and showers. The shared scullery area is clean with plenty of hot water. Braai facilities are available.

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. The Nature Reserve is ecologically contained and home to many species of fauna and birdlife.

Rich in natural and South African history, the 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.

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