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Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat
Clanwilliam, South Africa · Red Carnation · High Luxury
On land assembled from seven farms in the Cederberg near Clanwilliam, this 16-room reserve shelters more than 130 San rock-art sites within a declared National Heritage Site. The McAdam family opened the lodge in 2000; Red Carnation acquired it in 2004 and added a Heritage Centre that same year.
- 16 rooms
- Opened 2000
- Neighborhood: Cederberg
About Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat
- The McAdam family purchased seven farms in 1991-1992 and restored a manor house roughly 170 years old on the Cederberg site.
- The reserve holds more than 130 San rock-art sites and is a declared National Heritage Site.
- The lodge occupies a Cape Dutch-style farmhouse; all meals are included, with rock-art excursions and nature drives.
- The retreat offers 16 rooms plus the exclusive Koro Lodge villa.
History
Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve sits in the Cederberg mountains near Clanwilliam, South Africa, on land assembled from seven farms purchased by the McAdam family in 1991-1992, who restored a manor house roughly 170 years old. The reserve, home to more than 130 San rock-art sites, is a declared National Heritage Site.
The lodge opened to the public in 2000 as a member of Relais & Chateaux, and a Heritage Centre was added in 2004. That same year, the Tollman family's Red Carnation Hotels acquired the property, which now offers 16 rooms plus the exclusive Koro Lodge villa.
The setting
35.2 km from Clanwilliam.
Experiences
- Cederberg "Soul"ution for two — A soul-deep signature ritual honouring the natural wisdom of Fynbos and Rooibos, warm stone therapy, and healing waters in the Riverside Gazebo.
- The Spa Escape for two — Couples hot-stone back, neck and shoulder massage followed by a 60-minute Environ facial in the gazebo, finished with a glass of sparkling wine.
- The Esse Experience Facial — Facial tailored to skin needs using biotherapeutic ingredients and nature's elements, with acupressure, a complimentary foot and ankle massage and a glass of bubbles.
- Bespoke Wellness Retreat — A curated retreat of two or three thirty-minute treatments chosen from a menu, paired with a glass of bubbles in the spa lounge.
- Rock art excursion — A rock art excursion, mentioned by a guest as a highlight of their stay.
- Game drives — Game drives, mentioned by a guest as a highlight of their stay.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Steam room
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
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