Rockwood Forest Lodge, Karkloof Private Nature Reserve

Description

Rockwood Forest Lodge is a unique wooden forest hideaway on the banks of the Godwini Stream deep in the indigenous Karkloof Forest of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. The lodge is perfect for families or couples looking for a digital detox with some forest bathing as there is no cellphone reception or wifi. The cabin sleeps 6 adults in 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. The unit is accessed using a gravel road and 4 x 4 or high-clearance vehicles are recommended especially during wet weather.

The lodge is self-catering and can accommodate up to 6 adults. The main upstairs bedroom is furnished with a king-size four-poster bed. The bathroom has a bath. The remaining upstairs bedroom has 2 single beds and an en-suite bathroom with shower. The downstairs bedroom has two single beds with an en-suite bathroom with a shower over the bath. Towels, linen, soap and shampoo for provided.

The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, small freezer, convection-microwave and hob. Basic condiments like tea, coffee, sugar, milk, cooking oil, spices, as well as firewood, charcoal and firelighters are provided. The dining room can seat up to eight people and the lounge has a fireplace, tv and music station.

For the outdoor enthusiast, Rockwood has over 25km of worldclass and well-maintained trails for walking, hiking, running and mountain biking through grasslands, over streams and lush indigenous forest of the Karkloof Nature Reserve. Guests have exclusive use of a children’s outdoor play area with jungle gym and zipline, as well as walks to waterfalls upstream. Brush up on your birding knowledge with one of the expert guidebooks and listen to the sounds of the forests. Keep up with sport on TV, enjoy ball games on the lawn, board games indoors or simply relax on the veranda and look into the trees. On colder evenings, feel at home in front of a warm fireplace.

Escape from the bustle of city life. The Karkloof hosts many events throughout the year. The Midlands Meander and trees of the Karkloof Canopy Tour are on your doorstep. Rockwood Forest Lodge is a 20 min drive from the other Rockwood units. The closest town is Howick with numerous shopping options and restaurants along the way. The area is well-known for its stunning natural attractions including both the Howick and Karkloof waterfalls, as well as its historical significance as the site where Nelson Mandela was captured in 1962. Howick and the Karkloof are the ideal destination for those seeking time in nature and outdoors.