Holiday Stays

Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5
Lodge Waterval Boven · Mpumalanga

About

Rocky Drift is a private nature reserve offering self-catering cottages, glamping, and camping accommodation in Elands Valley, 268 km from Johannesburg.

Accommodation

Cottages range from one-bedroom to three-bedroom with open-plan layouts, kitchenettes, indoor fireplaces, and flat-screen TVs. Some feature hot tubs and river views with braai areas. Glamping tent offers queen bed and en-suite. Thirteen campsites provide water and electrical outlets.

Facilities

Restaurant with local and international dishes, swimming pool, free WiFi. Pet-friendly dog park and play area. Shared ablutions with hot showers for campers. Hiking trails, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, and fly-fishing available.

Location & Surroundings

Rocky Drift's 257-hectare reserve sits in Elands Valley, 268 km from Johannesburg in Waterval Boven district. Surrounded by river, waterfalls, forests, and wildlife. Hiking trails feature scenic ridges with panoramic vistas.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Allowed

Rooms

Webster Cottage Unit 1

3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage. Bedroom 1 - ensuite (shower only) with King bed. Bedroom 2 - Queen bed. Bedroom 3 - King bed. Single bed in open plan lounge. Full kitchen. Patio, Braai/BBQ area.

King x 2 Queen x 1
From
R3,610

Owl Cottage Unit 3

Fully furnished, open plan, 1 bedroom cottage with Queen bed, small loft area with Queen bed. 1 shared bathroom with shower. Well-equipped kitchenette with fridge/freezer, microwave & gas stove/oven.

Queen x 2
From
R1,425

Reed Cottage Unit 4

Fully furnished cottage with King bed & private patio overlooking the river. Well-equipped kitchenette, fridge/freezer, microwave & gas hob. Separate bathroom & shower. Lounge area with single bed, TV

King x 1 Sofa x 1 Single x 1
From
R2,145

Mills Cottage Unit 5

Fully furnished open plan cottage with King bed & private patio on the river. Well-equipped kitchenette-fridge/freezer, microwave & gas hob. Work area. Separate bathroom & shower. Lounge area with sle

King x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R1,937

Spence Cottage Unit 6

Fully furnished open plan cottage with King bed & private patio on the river. Well-equipped kitchen fridge/freezer, microwave & gas hob. Work area. Separate bathroom & shower. Lounge area with sleeper

King x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R1,860

Miles Glamping Tent Unit 7

ROOM ONLY- glamping tent with Queen bed, private bathroom (partially open), tea/coffee facilities with mini bar fridge and spacious covered wooden deck with patio furniture and braai facilities

Queen x 1
From
R1,475

Leopard-1 Caravan & Tent Site (No Room)

Set against the hillside, 35 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery

From
R695

Duiker-2 Camper/Tent Site (No Room)

Set against the hillside, 65 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery

From
R695

Loerie-3 Caravan & Tent Site (No Room)

Set along the river, 85 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery area

From
R760

Hoopoe-4 Camper/Tent Site (No Room)

Set along the river, 100 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery are

From
R665

Eagle-5 Caravan & Tent Site (No Room)

Set along the river, 120 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery are

From
R693

Tortoise-6 Camper/Tent Site (No Room)

Set against the hillside, 130 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared sculler

From
R665

Kingfisher-7 Camper/Tent Site (No Room)

Set along the river, 140 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery are

From
R693

Wagtail-8 Camper/Tent Site (No Room)

Set along the river, 150 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery are

From
R665

Bushbuck-9 Camper/Tent Site (No Room)

Set against the hillside, 160 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared sculler

From
R695

Flycatcher-10 Camper/Tent Site (No Room)

Set along the river, 170 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery are

From
R695

Yellowfish-11 Camper/Tent Site (No Room)

Set against the hillside, 185 metres from the ablutions. Spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery area w

From
R695

Hummingbird-12 Camper & Tent Site (No Ro

Set against the hillside, 205 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared sculler

From
R695

Bushpig-13 Camper & Tent Site (No Room)

Set against the hillside, 230 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared sculler

From
R695

Location

Address

Elands Valley, Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga

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Features

Riverside Setting 257-hectare Private Nature Reserve Enclosed Valley With Natural Springs (joubert Spruit) Wildlife Including Leopards, Bushbuck, Klipspringer, Vervet Monkeys, Baboons Bird Species Including Black Eagles, Steppe Buzzards, Kites, And Falcons Hot Tubs Available In Select Cottages Indoor Fireplaces In Cottages Private Patios In Cottages Unsupervised Swimming Pool With Parent-friendly Deck

Activities

Bird Watching River Walks Wildlife Observation Mountain Biking (80km Of Single-track Trails) Fly-fishing At Troutways (4 Trout Dams And Streams) Zipline Adventure (mountain Strings Zipline — 7 Ziplines Totalling 1.7km) Horseback Riding (nearby, Advance Booking Required)

Amenities

Wi-Fi Swimming Pool Restaurant Hiking Trails Play Area Braai/bbq Facilities Dog Park

Accommodation in Waterval Boven