Accommodation at Rockwood Self Catering Forest Lodge

Each self catering lodge has three bedrooms and two bathrooms for 6 to 8 guests (one king-size and 6 single beds), fully equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, microwave and cutlery and crockery for 10 people. All rooms have heaters, tea / coffee, insect repellant, soap, shampoo and linen.

The main lodge is electrified and has a large sundeck overlooking a stream and is constructed of Oregon Pine and Yellowwood. The house is well appointed and decorated.

The Leopards Bush Self Catering Lodge makes use of solar electricity and gas and is about 15 minutes drive from the main lodge. The Lodge is tastefully decorated and where possible, artwork from the local community has been utilised.

All accommodation is serviced on a daily basis.

Activities in Karkloof near to Rockwood

Guided Mountain Biking Tours - The Karkloof is excellent MTB country. Feel free to explore the marked trails and plantation roads in and around the reserve, or contact us for more extensive guided tours of the area. Catering and backup vehicles can be provided.

Karkloof Canopy Tour - The Karkloof Canopy Tour commences on the doorstep of the Leopards Bush Lodge. How do you fancy swinging from a cable 50m above the forest floor while racing towards a cliff? Don't forget to look out for crowned eagles and the rare cape parrot on the way down.

Hiking - There are marked trails within the reserve. With a bit of climbing and rock-hopping you can explore 6 waterfalls.

Birding - The area has several rare and endemic species of birds and is listed in the Roberts CD. Birding on the forest fringes and streams can offer some excellent rewards to birders. Some of the more elusive species found are the Cape Parrot, Narina Trogon, Crested Guinea Fowl (sub-species) and the Crowned Eagle.

Fishing - There are several weirs and dams within and adjacent to the reserve which are well stocked with rainbow or brown trout.

If this is all a bit too strenuous for you, just sit back and watch the Bushbuck grazing the clearings or let the curious Samango Monkey surround you while you enjoy your sundowners on the deck.