Rockwood Karkloof Forest Lodge & Mountain Cabin
Karkloof Nature Reserve, Karkloof Nature Reserve, South Africa View Map
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About
4x4 or HIGH CLEARANCE VEHICLE IS REQUIRED TO REACH THESE UNITS. Located within the Karkloof Nature Reserve, Rockwood Karkloof Forest Lodge & Rockwood Mountain Cabin are three-bedroomed self-catering units nestled in and around indigenous African forest offering a tranquil and secluded escape from city life. The units are located 3.1 mi from one another. Crisp linen and toiletries are provided for your comfort. Mountain Lodge is solar-powered. Both units have spectacular views and outdoor dining areas equipped with Big Green Eggs. Forest Lodge has a children's playground. The units are all perfectly suited for relaxing and leisurely getaways for families, friends and couples. Units are close to fresh water, rivers, dams, waterfalls, grasslands, indigenous forest and the famous hiking, walking and mountain bike trails of the Karkloof. Guests enjoy exclusive access to the Karkloof Nature Reserve for hiking, mountain biking, trail running, dam swimming, fishing and the eco-antidote to tech-boom burnout of forest bathing. Located in the Kwazulu Natal Midlands on the famous Midlands Meander, just 12 miles from Howick, the property is easily accessed from the N3 freeway between Durban and Johannesburg. An hour and a half drive from Durban, a five-hour drive (door to door) from Johannesburg and 40 minutes from Pietermaritzburg.
75 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.7
- Staff
- 9.8
- Location
- 9.4
Room Options
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1/4Two-Bedroom Chalet
- Adapter
- Additional bathroom
- Balcony
- Barbecue
1/4Four-Bedroom Farm House
- Adapter
- Additional bathroom
- Additional toilet
- Balcony
1/4Three-Bedroom Forest Bungalow
- Adapter
- Additional bathroom
- Balcony
- Barbecue
1/4Three-Bedroom Chalet
- Adapter
- Additional bathroom
- Balcony
- Barbecue
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Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Transportation
- Free Parking
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:30 AM |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note, Rockwood Forest Lodge and Mountain Cabin are reachable by rough terrain and require 4x4 or high-clearance vehicles for access. The units are located 3.1 mi from one another in different areas of the Reserve. We ask guests to please check-in at the Rockwood Office Reception before proceeding to either unit. Guests are further requested to please contact the Rockwood Office when they leave the town of Howick to confirm check-in. Guests are advised to follow the directions provided by the property as Google directions to Mountain Lodge are not always possible.Please inform 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. 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. This property is accessible by an unpaved road, which might not be suitable for some vehicles. In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay. A damage deposit of ZAR 5000.0 is required. The property charges the damage deposit 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Location
Karkloof Nature Reserve, Karkloof Nature Reserve