Bushmans Kloof

Embers
Embraced within a natural amphitheatre of sandstone, Embers is one of the truly unforgettable dining destinations at Bushmans Kloof.

Set beneath the sweep of star-spangled southern skies, this al fresco experience is set just a short drive from the lodge, with a lantern-lit staircase leading guests to a mountainside eyrie offering dramatic views out over the reserve.

The Homestead
The Homestead is very much the heart of Bushmans Kloof. During the day it is the perfect gathering place for guests to trade travel tales at the bar, or to seek quiet moments of learning in the Heritage Centre. Admire the diverse collection of South African artworks that grace the walls, and the striking Ardmore Ceramics on display in the main lounge; each of the five urns is a bespoke creation celebrating the wildlife of the reserve. Alongside, a well-stocked library offers a fascinating collection of reference works, Africana and a comprehensive collection of wildlife films.

Makana
Bushmans Kloof is in many ways a celebration of San culture and heritage, and in the ancient San language Makana means ‘to feast’. It’s an apt description of what awaits guests at our all-day dining venue, where you’ll enjoy hearty breakfasts, light lunches and indulgent dinners.

Clad in local sandstone and roofed with traditional thatch, Makana is an echo of the natural caves and simple dwellings used by the earliest inhabitants of this ancient landscape. Tables on the ground level look out over the Boontjies River and wide grassy lawns, where shy antelope graze come evening, while the pair of cosy lounges behind each offer a wide hearth where roaring fires keep the winter chills at bay.

Makana is also one of the venues where guests may enjoy our indulgent High tea experience before departing on afternoon activities in the reserve.

Kadoro
The name Kadoro translates as ‘a tinderbox of stories’, and if the walls of this historic cottage could talk they’d surely have many tales to tell. Today this restored shepherd’s house has been transformed into an intimate and exclusive space where candlelit tables are set beneath wooden rafters to offer an utterly unique private dining experience.

Your time at Kadoro begins in the late afternoon, when guests leave the lodge on a mesmerising sunset nature drive through the reserve. As the sandstone cliffs glow a deep burnished orange, you are welcomed at Kadoro by a blazing campfire and flickering lanterns to enjoy the last rays of sunset on the sheltered Kadoro terrace.