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Rockydrift Reserve

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Overview

Situated 270 km from Johannesburg on the Waterval-Boven/782-0-1-1'>Waterval Boven - Nelspruit Road, Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve embraces an enclosed valley of approximately 252 hectares of some of the most beautiful mountain country to be found in the Waterval-Boven/782-0-1-1'>Waterval Boven district. The climate is typical of summer rainfall areas. Winter and summer mean temperatures of between 6 degrees in winter and 34 degrees 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 Reed buck, 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.

Facilities

Room Facilities

On Site Facilities

Local Facilities

Rates

Additional Rates Info:
Special rates for midweek bookings.

Camping Sites

Sleeps 4

Camping sites have power and water with shared bathroom facilities. Price quoted for 4 people with 1 vehicles per site. 6 people max per site. 2 vehicles max per site. Power limited to 10amp breaker.

Date Unit Single PP Sharing
Month Year Wkend Daily Wkend Daily Wkend Daily
January 2019 R 700 R 300        
February 2019 R 700 R 300        
March 2019 R 700 R 300        
April 2019 R 700 R 300        
May 2019 R 700 R 300        
June 2019 R 700 R 300        
July 2019 R 700 R 300        
August 2019 R 700 R 300        
September 2019 R 700 R 300        
October 2019 R 700 R 300        
November 2019 R 700 R 300        
December 2019 R 700 R 300        

Mills Cottage

Sleeps 2
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Single bedroom, bathroom with open plan lounge/kitchen

Date Unit Single PP Sharing
Month Year Wkend Daily Wkend Daily Wkend Daily
January 2019 R 1300 R 550        
February 2019 R 1300 R 550        
March 2019 R 1300 R 550        
April 2019 R 1300 R 550        
May 2019 R 1300 R 550        
June 2019 R 1300 R 550        
July 2019 R 1300 R 550        
August 2019 R 1300 R 550        
September 2019 R 1300 R 550        
October 2019 R 1300 R 550        
November 2019 R 1300 R 550        
December 2019 R 1300 R 550        

Owl Cottage

Sleeps 3
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1 Bedroom with Queen sized bed, Bathroom - Open plan living with private patio.

Date Unit Single PP Sharing
Month Year Wkend Daily Wkend Daily Wkend Daily
January 2019 R 1300 R 550        
February 2019 R 1300 R 550        
March 2019 R 1300 R 550        
April 2019 R 1300 R 550        
May 2019 R 1300 R 550        
June 2019 R 1300 R 550        
July 2019 R 1300 R 550        
August 2019 R 1300 R 550        
September 2019 R 1300 R 550        
October 2019 R 1300 R 550        
November 2019 R 1300 R 550        
December 2019 R 1300 R 550        

Reed Cottage

Sleeps 2
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Single bedroom, bathroom with open plan lounge/kitchen

Date Unit Single PP Sharing
Month Year Wkend Daily Wkend Daily Wkend Daily
January 2019 R 1300 R 550        
February 2019 R 1300 R 550        
March 2019 R 1300 R 550        
April 2019 R 1300 R 550        
May 2019 R 1300 R 550        
June 2019 R 1300 R 550        
July 2019 R 1300 R 550        
August 2019 R 1300 R 550        
September 2019 R 1300 R 550        
October 2019 R 1300 R 550        
November 2019 R 1300 R 550        
December 2019 R 1300 R 550        

Spence Cottage

Sleeps 2
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Open plan cottage. Queen bed, bathroom, lounge, kitchen

Date Unit Single PP Sharing
Month Year Wkend Daily Wkend Daily Wkend Daily
January 2019 R 1300 R 550        
February 2019 R 1300 R 550        
March 2019 R 1300 R 550        
April 2019 R 1300 R 550        
May 2019 R 1300 R 550        
June 2019 R 1300 R 550        
July 2019 R 1300 R 550        
August 2019 R 1300 R 550        
September 2019 R 1300 R 550        
October 2019 R 1300 R 550        
November 2019 R 1300 R 550        
December 2019 R 1300 R 550        

Webster House

Sleeps 7
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3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and sleeping area in lounge. 2 Single beds in one room and 2 Queen beds in other 2 rooms. One bathroom en-suite and 2nd full separate bathroom. The lounge has a 3/4 sleeping area. Full DStv with flat screen TV.

Date Unit Single PP Sharing
Month Year Wkend Daily Wkend Daily Wkend Daily
January 2019 R 2950 R 1350        
February 2019 R 2950 R 1350        
March 2019 R 2950 R 1350        
April 2019 R 2950 R 1350        
May 2019 R 2950 R 1350        
June 2019 R 2950 R 1350        
July 2019 R 2950 R 1350        
August 2019 R 2950 R 1350        
September 2019 R 2950 R 1350        
October 2019 R 2950 R 1350        
November 2019 R 2950 R 1350        
December 2019 R 2950 R 1350        
NOTE: If a search was made without stipulating the month of occupation the rate shown on the search results page is for the lowest cost month and the least expensive room. Where pricing is "per unit" the Average Price Per Person based on maximum occupancy is used for the price range comparison. A search made for Homes and Villas however will always be based on the full daily rate of the unit irrespective of the number of people the unit sleeps.

Rates are deemed correct at time of publication and may fluctuate depending on supply and demand. Establishments maintain their rates online and any differences should be referred to the Establishment's staff. Quotations once accepted are binding.

Rates last updated: 6 March 2019

 
 

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Sleeping-OUT's Guest Satisfaction Award. Based on reviews of establishments in Waterval Boven, Rockydrift Reserve has been voted Best Establishment in Waterval Boven for 2015Sleeping-OUT's Guest Satisfaction Award. Based on reviews of establishments in Waterval Boven, Rockydrift Reserve has been voted Best Value for Money in Waterval Boven for 2016

Location

Portion 3 of Farm Kaalbooi, Waterval Onder, 1195

Map Rockydrift Reserve in Waterval Boven Highlands Mpumalanga South Africa

Guest Comments

FA winner

Free Accommodation Winner

Thank you so much! This is a fantastic surprise, we will definitely use Sleeping-Out again.
- Nonnie Van Wyk

I will definitely book at Rockys Drift again. Enjoyed my rest in a beautiful setting.
- Gerhard Blignaut27 Jul 2016

Just would like to thank you for the lovely time we had at Rocky drift.The scenery and the accommodation was out of this world. We really had a good rest and Judas and Lina were always around to assist. The weekend was like our own home - comfortable and our every need was seen to. We plan on coming back again with our family as we really had a beautiful relaxing time....
God bless.

- Lucretia Parker19 Jun 2015

No electricity for the duration of the weekend
We asked for candles, no provision were made for the lack of electricity.
The servant's kids are all over the place, not very private.
The back yard is untidy - full of rubbish.
The dog is very cute, but I don't know if he is looked after.
The place has lots of potential, but it is not well managed.
We didn't expect luxury for this price, but we expected a bit more.


- Nonnie Van Wyk21 Jul 2014

Wow ! From the very friendly staff to the beautiful accommodation everything was perfect. Everything was clean and all needed was there, it felt like we were at our own home... We enjoyed our stay.
- Lerato Mahloko17 Jun 2014

Very nice and quiet, good for unwinding.
- CATHERINE THERION08 Oct 2012

Peace and quiet!
- Gareth Hearn21 May 2012

Spent just one night at Rockydrift, should have booked at least 3! The staff was outstanding and the cottages are 5 star throughout. I am definitely coming back with the whole family.
- Charles Fourie19 Mar 2012

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