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We are also accredited by the Midlands Meander Association and TKZN. All accommodation is serviced twice daily and guests will find a starter pack of basic condiments, linen, towels and amenities are provided upon arrival. Activities in the area include mountain-biking, fishing, hiking and the Karkloof Canopy Tours. There really is something for everyone at Rockwood Lodges.

Rockwood Lodges offers luxury self-catering accommodation across the indigenous forest of the private Karkloof Nature Reserve and tranquil Midlands farmland.

Rockwood Lodges Accommodation

~Relax in one of our 4 private lodges~

Rockwood Farm Cottage Two-bedroom
Adjacent to the private Karkloof Nature Reserve, this quaint unit offers you insight into a typical Midlands working farm. Ideal for the family who wants to get away from it all, but wants to be close enough to the town of Howick from which they can explore the popular Midlands Meander route. The lodge contains the following: Two-bedrooms, two bathrooms, one king-size, one twin rooms for up to four guests, as well as a fully-equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, oven, microwave and cutlery and crockery for six people. Heaters in all bedrooms. DStv (selected channels available), a Blu Ray DVD player (selected titles available) and iPod docking station in this lodge means your little children won’t be suffering from withdrawal symptoms too much.If you want to force them to spend time outdoors, that won’t be necessary at all! An amazing jungle gym and trampoline make for quality time outdoors for the whole family. Take up any of the mountain biking or hiking trails that run past this lodge. All activities within the reserve are available to you as well and are within driving or hiking distance.

Rockwood Farm House Four-bedroom
Ideally situated for the larger family to experience an authentic KwaZulu-Natal Midlands farm experience, whilst not foregoing any luxuries. The lodge contains the following: Four-bedrooms, three bathrooms for eight guests, two king-size, two twin rooms, as well as a fully-equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, oven, microwave and cutlery and crockery for 10 to 12 people. This lodge’s built in amphitheatre leads to a dam where tubing and some canoeing is possible, as well as doing a spot of birdwatching. There are a number of books in our mini-library in case you’d forgotten to bring some reading material. Kids can play ping pong in the attic, while you curl up in front of either a fireplace in lounge or Jetmaster family room. Firewood provided. Kids can also wile away time in front of two TV’s with DStv (selected channels available) and a Blu Ray DVD player (selected titles available) or plug into the lodge’s iPod docking station.

Rockwood Forest Lodge Three-bedroom
Rockwood Forest Lodge is located on the banks of a stream within the forest and is electrified. It is the ideal getaway from all things city and the perfect location from which to explore indigenous forest on foot or bike. The lodge contains the following: Three-bedrooms, three bathrooms for six to eight guests, one king-size, two twin beds, as well as a fully-equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, oven, microwave and cutlery and crockery for 10 to 12 people. A roaring fireplace makes winter nights quite magical. Firewood provided. Heaters in all bedrooms. Coffee making facilities are placed in each bedroom for our guests’ convenience. The lodge has a stunning entertainment deck from which you can enjoy sundowners or indulge in a spot of bird watching. This lodge has an iPod docking station, DStv (selected channels available) and a Blu Ray DVD player (selected titles available). A supply of reference books on the fauna and flora of the area means you can learn something while on holiday. Please note that 4x4 drives in a high clearance vehicle is essential for access to this lodge.

Rockwood Mountain Lodge Three-bedroom
Rockwood Mountain Lodge is approximately a 20 minute drive from Rockwood Forest Lodge and is located on the edge of a natural clearing in the forest. Due to its remote location, it makes use of solar power for lighting and gas for all other requirements. This lodge has an iPod docking station. This Eco-friendly cabin promises solitude and the choice to do as little or as much as you wish. The lodge consists of three-bedrooms, two bathrooms for six guests, one king-size, two twin beds, as well as a fully-equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, oven, and cutlery and crockery for 10 people. Heaters in all bedrooms. You will find a large entertainment deck which blends in perfectly with the massive open spaces around you. Grab your binos and a reference book supplied and explore the stunning grassland trails, peeping in and out of magical forests. Please note that 4x4 drives is essential for access to this lodge.

Activities

Mountain Biking
The Karkloof is excellent mountain biking country. Every year there are about many MTB races in the greater area with the main event being the Karkloof Classic.

Feel free to explore the marked trails and plantation roads around Rockwood (while respecting the privacy of surrounding landowners).

Hylton Turvey, builder of the Karkloof Classic trails, can be booked to arrange outrides in the area. He is very familiar with the area and will tailor make a ride to suit your riding ability. Give us about 72 hours notice to coordinate a ride for your group traversing some amazing terrain!

Karkloof Canopy Tour
Tsitsikama Canopy Tours have set up a tour within the Karkloof Forest. As the tour commences within our private nature reserve, we have been able to secure special rates for our guests.

The tour offers a thrilling way to learn more about our forests while hanging 40m above the ground, suspended from a cable. Takes about 3 hours.

Fishing
Trout and bass fishing is possible in the Godwini Dam, on your way to Rockwood Forest Lodge. In addition there are several fishing weirs within the Reserve. Follow the signs to Karkloof East (Mountain Lodge). Access with four-wheel-drive only. Please bring your own fishing equipment. We are in the process of stocking the two dams at Spitzkop farm.

Swimming
There are several splash pools in the river around Forest Lodge. The weirs are excellent for swimming at Rockwood Mountain Lodge. The two dams on Spitzkop farm are available for guests of both Rockwood Farm House and Farm Cottage and there are at least 4 inner tubes available for tubing.

Tree Spotting
We have marked many of the tree species at Forest Lodge. Utilize some of the books provided to test your knowledge. A short 2.5km trail has been set up in the Eastern side of the reserve. Follow the signs to Karkloof East (Mountain Lodge) and then look for the sign to Tree Trail.

Birding
Birding on the forest fringes can offer some excellent rewards to birders. Some of the more elusive species found are the Cape Parrot, Narina Trogon, Crested Guinea Fowl and the Crowned Eagle.

Game Viewing
There is limited game viewing within the Reserve. In the mornings you are likely to see bushbuck (nkonka) grazing around the lodge. These timid animals are found throughout the forest. Morning visitations from the gregarious Samango monkeys and blue duiker (impithi) are likely.

Hiking and Waterfalls
There are numerous self-guided trails in the reserve.Plans are currently well advanced to extend the trails to the Karkloof Falls and ultimately through to the Howick Falls. Some of the trails are steep but all can be attempted by a moderately fit person.

The Karkloof area has numerous waterfalls. Some of the more spectacular falls are mentioned below:

Karkloof Falls
Howick Falls
Grey Mares Tail
Horseshoe Falls
Rockwood Falls 1 and 2
Godwinwi Falls
Joan’s Falls

Jungle Gym and Trampoline
Situated mere metres away from Rockwood Farm House and Farm Cottage, this fenced off area consists of a Jungle Gym with platforms, swings, a ladder, slide, cargo net etc. as well as a 4 x 2.5m trampoline.

These facilities can be used if staying at any of the four Rockwood lodges and is for the exclusive use of Rockwood guests.

Electronic Entertainment
Rockwood Forest Lodge, as well as Rockwood Farm Cottage and Rockwood Farm House have flat screen TV’s and DVD Players with a growing range of titles, as well as DSTV (channels incl. MNET, Movie Magic and SuperSport, as well as SABC and eTV). Each lodge has an iPod docking station.

Board Games, books and magazines
Our housekeeping staff will gladly supply you with some board games and playing cards for those inevitable rainy days. Each lodge also has a supply of magazines, whilst the library at Rockwood Farm House is quite extensive.

Email Rockwood Lodges Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com