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About this property

Rocky Drift Nature Reserve is located in a beautiful enclosed valley in the Waterval Boven district, Mpumalanga. It offers self-catering cottages with a patio and close proximity to plenty of wildlife. The cottages at Rocky Drift Nature Reserve have well-equipped kitchens with oven, microwave and fridge. There is a seating area and bathroom and a private outdoor patio. Rocky Drift’s natural water supply is fountain fed from the mountain tops by Joubert Spruit. There are plenty of cycling, hiking and fishing opportunities in the reserve. Free private parking is available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
4 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Senzekile
    South Africa South Africa
    Pristine nature! Cosy cottage with the stream running right in front of it. Very safe! The host was amazing, I think she really has a heart for people.
  • Teboho
    South Africa South Africa
    The location's beauty, owner's hospitality and friendly fellow guests. The atmosphere is homely and the facilities are very child friendly. The restaurant is a added bonus. The meals are hearty and the service is great.
  • Monnye
    South Africa South Africa
    The hosts were amazing and the place exceeded expectations
  • Susanne
    Germany Germany
    Little paradise surrounded by beautiful nature, especially the hot tub at night was an amazing experience
  • Dimakatso
    South Africa South Africa
    The landscape, so breathtaking ❤️ You should meet Muffin & Miley Cyrus 🥹🥹🥹
  • Laurie
    Canada Canada
    Love the wood fired hot tub! Camping area looked nice
  • Philip
    Germany Germany
    We enjoyed the stay as a stop over between Joburg and Kruger. It was quite cold during the night but Hans and Cheryl lit a fire in the apartment and provided heating blankets. That made it comfortable. The area is beautiful and has to be an own...
  • Jean
    South Africa South Africa
    Great scenery, prestine facilities and extremely peaceful. Great place
  • Bennett
    South Africa South Africa
    The place was absolutely breathtaking. The walking trails were also stunning. Sheryl was so accomodating she even helped me to bake a cake for my husbands birthday
  • Michael
    South Africa South Africa
    Of course! Here’s a polished, positive review you can use or tweak as you like: We had the most wonderful stay this past weekend! The service was absolutely excellent—warm, welcoming, and attentive. The tranquil nature walks, fresh crisp air, and...

Managed by Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

Company review score: 9.8Based on 93 reviews from 1 property
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Property info

Rich in history and long rumoured to contain the lost Kruger Millions, Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve is a hidden gem located in an enclosed mountanous valley. Proclaimed a private nature reserve in 1968, it is a bird watchers paradise. Everything we have created over the years has been with our guests enjoyment in mind. Offering a wide variety of activities, we constantly try our best to increase and upgrade our facilities. No request is too big, or too small!

Neighborhood info

Waterval Boven, situated a mere 10km's from Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve, is world renowned and rated one of the Top 10 Rock Climbing sites in the world, with hundreds of bolted craggs to choose from. Offering a wide variety of activities from mountain biking, rock climbing, horse-riding, trail running, zip-lining and fishing, all available in close proximity to the tranquil gem that is Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,German,English

Area info

House rules

Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 350 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.