Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve
3.0 star property

Comfortable lodge near Kruger House Museum

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Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Garden
Superior Cottage, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View (Mills) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
House, Valley View (Owl) | Living area
Garden

Overview of Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
The price is £73
Price available on 9/5/2024

Explore the area

Map
Portion 3 of Farm Kaalbooi 368 JT, Emgwenya, Mpumalanga, 1195
  • Popular LocationKruger House Museum5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMountain Strings Zipline6 min drive
  • Popular LocationElands Falls8 min drive
  • AirportNelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)113 min drive
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Room options

House, Valley View (Owl)

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 700 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Pillow-top bed
  • 269 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom, River View (Reed)

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchenette
  • 538 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Cottage, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View (Mills)

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 538 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, River View (Spence)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 538 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Emgwenya

Located in Emgwenya, Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve is in the mountains. Mountain Strings Zipline and Tranquilitas Adventure Farm are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sudwala Caves. Kruger House Museum is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.

What's nearby

  • Kruger House Museum - 5 min drive
  • Mountain Strings Zipline - 6 min drive
  • Elands Falls - 8 min drive
  • Tranquilitas Adventure Farm - 31 min drive
  • Sudwala Caves - 61 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • Malaga Hotel - 13 min drive
  • Roots Farm Stall - 14 min drive
  • Aloe's Country Inn - 18 min walk
  • River Bar, Stone Circle Ubuntu - 16 min drive

About this property

Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

Family-friendly lodge near Kruger House Museum
Located close to Mountain Strings Zipline and Tranquilitas Adventure Farm, Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve provides free water park access, a terrace and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy mountain biking at this lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike parking and barbecues
  • Luggage storage and a front desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Private gardens, coffee/tea makers and heating

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 69 to 99 for adults and ZAR 49 to 89 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

Outdoor space

  • Yard

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 100.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: ZAR 100 per accommodation, per stay.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately ZAR 69 to 99 for adults and from ZAR 49 to 89 for children
  • Pet fee: ZAR 100.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: ZAR 200 per day
  • Firewood fee: ZAR 120

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Property is also known as

Rockydrift Private Nature Reserve Waterval Boven
Rockydrift Private Nature Reserve Cottage Waterval Boven
Rockydrift Private Nature Reserve Cottage
Rockydrift Private Nature Reserve
Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve Lodge
Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve Emgwenya
Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve Lodge Emgwenya

Frequently asked questions

Does Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve?

As of 2 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve on 9 May 2024 start from £72.63, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of ZAR 100.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve located?

This family-friendly Emgwenya lodge is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Kruger House Museum and Mountain Strings Zipline. Tranquilitas Adventure Farm is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) away.

Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

HC

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical getaway, less than 3 hrs from Jhb!
We had a fantastic stay, host was super friendly and helpful, on call, cottages was newly furnished, had all the basics, limited Wifi, but enough for emails and Watsapps, could watch rugby at the restaurant, meals there upon request, emergency lighting around the premises during load shedding but not in the unit so take your torches, breath taking walks and river views, enough stunning swimming spots along the multiple pristine river crossings along the way for the hot summer day walks in the cool drinkable river water, and for our old doggies first outing, the residents dogs were fantastic and welcoming and friendly and they and our normal kids just loved the venue. Keep up the good work guys!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A treat for the nature lover
The reserve is a nature lover's oasis. We were there in December, the biome is teeming with life. We spotted duiker, boomslang, baboons, mongoose and lots of colourful birds, butterflies, dragon flies and much more. The hike up the valley is beautiful. Highly recommended if you want a peaceful back to nature retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019