Kagga Kamma Game Reserve
This spot is a true reflection of how people can live in harmony with nature. The stunning lodge is set in the location of where the Bushmen were once settled.
Kagga Kamma is the ultimate destination for a sneaky getaway from the bustle of Cape Town. Set in the serene southern Cedarberg Mountains, this is a place where you can be far from traffic, pollution and city lights and you can truly relax into nature’s great surroundings. While soaking up the goodness of nature you are surrounded by ancient rock formations, bushmen paintings and some of the most phenomenal night skies around! A trip to this region during the spring months of August to October allow for incredible opportunities to take in the colours of flower season. The entire landscape is littered with bright colours and thousands of blooming petals.
Location:
Kagga Kamma is a private nature reserve that lies in the southern Cederberg Mountains which are near a town called Ceres approximately 3 hours from Cape Town. This region has an extraordinary cultural heritage with evidence of bushman rock paintings.
Price:
From £90
When to go:
The Cederberg experience’s the same seasonal climate as Cape Town yet due to its altitude it experiences much colder winters. During the months of June and July there are often light snow falls and access to the reserve can be restricted. For all the flower lovers, the best time would definitely be the months of August to October when you can witness the entire landscape in full bloom. From October through to April are the warm summer months which provide a perfect climate to relax and completely enjoy the natural surroundings and warm colours of this semi-arid region.
The Finer Details
Kagga Kamma gives you a few accommodation options to choose from, they are all as unique as each other. If there weather permits there is the option of sleeping outdoors on an outcrop of rock that allows you to truly take in your surroundings. This is the ultimate opportunity at for stargazing and getting lost in the milky way. The Bushmen Lodge provides more suitable accommodation for the colder winter months with thatched rondavels and cave suites which are built into the majestic rock formations.
Kagga Kamma provides opportunities to take walks out to see the ancient rock paintings and explore the unique rock formations that make up the Kagga Kamma outcrop. There are also 4x4 and quad bike safari’s for the more adventurous, and then if you are just looking to soak up the surroundings and relax, there is an onsite spa, swimming pool and an authentic open air boma restaurant.