Bespoke modern eco-lodge in a secluded ravine two hours from Cape Town. Sleeps four guests maximum to ensure your exclusive wilderness experience. You can birdwatch, barbecue, mountain bike, hike your own private trails, and cool off in the extra-deep plunge pool.

Breathtaking mountain vistas from every room

Off the grid with generator back-up

Uncapped Wi-Fi (router removed for guests who desire to have no internet)

No day visitors in the reserve

NO PETS

50% discount for monthly stays!

The space
50% discount for monthly stays!

Long-stay guests have access to a fully automatic washing machine & ironing facilities, plus a weekly house and pool clean (including linen & towel changes) at no extra charge

Doornkloof Private Nature Reserve features 500 hectares of bountiful birdlife, small game, breeding leopard, baboons, bush pigs, caracal, mongoose, genet, bat-eared fox, etc.

No day visitors = maximum six guests inside the reserve

Three private hiking trails for guests' exclusive use

Little to no cellphone network coverage

Uncapped Wi-Fi (router removed for guests who desire to have no internet)

See Guidebook for what to do outside the Reserve!

Our other listing "Private Cottage: Doornkloof Private Nature Reserve" (private-cottage-for-two-at-doornkloofnature) is pet friendly with strict precautions & conditions

A camping cot with gender-neutral linen for babies under two is shared between the two listings on a first-booked-first-served basis

Doornkloof Private Nature Reserve welcomes guests of all races and is LGBTQIA+ friendly

SUMMER ROOM

- extra-length king size bed
- down duvet, hot-water bottles in winter
- en-suite shower, basin and toilet
- French doors to pool

WINTER ROOM

- king/twin beds
- down & feather duvets (cotton in summer)
- Jetmaster fireplace (this is the only fireplace in the house)
- serviced by main bathroom with shower & bath

PROVIDED:

- quality linen
- bath towels
- swimming towels

- toiletries incl. insect repellent
- camping cot/travel crib with gender-neutral linen

- mini hi-fi with Bluetooth
- audiovisual library (please bring own viewing device)
- board games & jigsaw puzzles
- air coolers/heaters

- full-sized gas stove with gas oven
- electric fridge/freezer
- electric coffee grinder
- electric toaster

- cutlery, crockery, proper working utensils
- a range of elegant glassware
- percolator and plunger

- outdoor braai and grid
- a bag of charcoal
- potjiekos pot (size 2)
- firewood and lighters

- dishwashing supplies
- drying cloths
- aluminium foil
- plastic containers
- biodegradable bags

- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- barbecue spices
- honey

- quality morning beverages
- fresh rusks
- small milk
- small butter
- fresh ice (four trays)

NO MICROWAVE
NO TELEVISION

Guest access
Guests have access to the whole of the reserve. Doornkloof Private Nature Reserve (doornkloofnature online) is a Protected Environment and part of the Rooiberg Breede River Conservancy.

The dirt road leading to the accommodation does not require four-wheel drive, but we strongly recommend a vehicle with higher ground clearance like a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) or Light Delivery Vehicle (bakkie). The road is NOT suitable for a sports car or luxury sedan.

Other things to note
CHILDREN:

A camping cot/travel crib with gender neutral linen is shared with our other listing "Very Private Cottage in Secluded Nature Reserve" and available on a first-booked first-served basis.

Unfenced wilderness = pets not allowed & caution advised with small children.

Please note the pool is uncovered.

The dirt road leading to the accommodation does not require four-wheel drive, but we strongly recommend a vehicle with higher ground clearance like a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) or Light Delivery Vehicle (bakkie). The road is NOT suitable for a sports car or luxury sedan.