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Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

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A clear blue pool surrounded by rocks and greenery. - Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve (Emgwenya)
A room with a sofa facing a wooden door leading to a garden with a waterfall. - Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve (Emgwenya)
A tented accommodation with a bed, pillows, a rolled towel, a chair, and a table. - Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve (Emgwenya)
A cozy bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a patterned rug. - Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve (Emgwenya)
A natural outdoor area with a wooden bridge, swings, and a path. - Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve (Emgwenya)
Located close to Kruger House Museum and Mountain Strings Zipline, Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve provides free water park access, a terrace, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking at this lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and a library.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view, a fan, and a painting on the wall.

House, Valley View (Owl)

  • Valley view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom, River View (Reed)

  • River view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

  • River view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a fan, and a door.

Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, River View (Spence)

  • River view
  • 50 sq m
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A tented accommodation with a bed, pillows, a rolled towel, a chair, and a table.

Luxury Tent

  • Valley view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a door leading to another room.

Family House

  • River view
  • 125 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Emgwenya, Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve is in the mountains. Kruger House Museum and Mountain Strings Zipline are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and rock climbing. Visit our Emgwenya travel guide
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Portion 3 of Farm Kaalbooi 368 JT, Emgwenya, Mpumalanga, 1195

What's nearby

  • Kruger House Museum
    7 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Waterval Boven Natuurreservaat
    11 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Elands Falls
    12 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • baKoni Ruins
    22 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Tranquilitas Adventure Farm
    32 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Malaga Hotel
    11 min drive
  • The Steam Inn
  • Roots Farm Stall
    13 min drive
  • Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge
    15 min drive
  • Aloe's Country Inn
    18 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • 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) (for a fee)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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: approximately ZAR 69 to 99 for adults, and ZAR 49 to 89 for children
  • Pet fee: ZAR 100.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping 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

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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

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–6:00 PM.

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?

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?

Check-out 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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