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Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve
Ceres, Western Cape, South Africa · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Old sheep farms in the Cederberg, 1988, cave suites cut into sandstone, open-air beds under the Milky Way, San and Khoi rock art more than 2,000 years old, solar off-grid. Witzenberg, not Cape Town.
- 15 rooms
- Opened 1988
- Neighborhood: Cederberg / Witzenberg
About Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve
- The de Waal and Loubser families turned the farms into a reserve. About 15 keys.
- Cederberg, inland from Ceres. This is not Cape Town and not a Kruger camp.
History
Established in 1988 by the de Waal and Loubser families, Kagga Kamma was transformed from former sheep farms into a nature reserve dedicated to preserving the Cederberg’s unique biodiversity and ancient heritage. The land is home to spectacular rock art sites left by the San and Khoi peoples, some dating back over 2,000 years. Today, the property operates as an eco-tourism pioneer, functioning entirely off-grid via its own large-scale solar power farm.
The setting
In the Cederberg inland from Ceres, Western Cape. This is Kagga Kamma, not a Cape Town hotel.
Restaurants and bars
- Kagga Kamma Restaurant and Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Rock Art Tour — Journey back in time to learn all about the Khoi and San and their famous rock art; includes bottled water
- Sundowner Tour — Soak up the last of the sun's rays as it sets on the horizon; includes beverages and savoury snacks
- Guided Hike — Venture into the Nature Reserve on foot to view the rock formations and learn more about the biome
- Quad Bike Adventures — Experience the terrain up-close-and-personal on quad bikes
- Stargazing — Facilitated by a Guide with telescope to explore the night skies; weather and lunar-cycle dependent
- Early Morning or Late Night Nature Drive — Join qualified Guides on an exploration of the flora and fauna of the Nature Reserve
Amenities
- Full-service spa with indoor and outdoor treatment rooms
- Guided nature drives, quad bike adventures, and 4x4 trails
- Educational rock art tours featuring 2,000-year-old San and Khoi paintings
- Stargazing tours with a remote observatory and high-quality telescope
- Natural swimming pools carved directly into the sandstone rock formations
- On-site restaurant and bar specializing in Karoo-inspired cuisine
- Fine dining
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