KAGGA KAMMA NATURE RESERVE
KAGGA KAMMA NATURE RESERVE
Western Cape, Game & Nature Reserve
Western Cape, Game & Nature Reserve
Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve in the Cederberg mountain range, Western Cape, offers a variety of accommodation types and adventurous activities.
Kagga Kamma is in a pristine wilderness area of the Cederberg Mountain range, Western Cape and offers luxurious accommodation, adventurous activities and beautiful scenery.
It is approximately 3 hours’ drive from Cape Town.
ACCOMMODATION
The Bushmen Lodge at Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve offers a variety of accommodation types and guests will be sure to experience an unforgettable stay.
- Deluxe Huts/Caves (13 rooms)
- Premium Deluxe Cave (1 room)
- Honeymoon Suite Cave (1 room)
- Outcrop Open Air Room
The Cave Suites are beautifully integrated with the sandstone rock formations. Each cave suite has a private terrace and is stylishly furnished.
The luxurious en-suite deluxe huts resembles the traditional dwellings inhabited by the clans of the area many years ago.
The open air room is one of Kagga Kamma's most unique features. Situated on a remote rocky outcrop it is the perfect spot for couples and honeymooners.
Rock Art Tour, Sundowner Tour, early morning and late night Nature Drive, as well as a Star Gazing Tour are all included on a full board stay at Kagga Kamma.
CUISINE
Guests can look forward to delectable South African cuisine and a fine selection of South African wines from the nearby Cape Winelands. The restaurant at Bushman Lodge serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The outdoor boma for dinner under the African night skies is a highlight.
ACTIVITIES
Kagga Kamma offers adventurous activities in this vast stretches of Karoo Mountains and valleys, such as:
- Nature Drives
- Rock Art Tour
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking Trails
- Guided Quad Bike Safaris
- 4x4 Route
- Reptile Educational
- Star Gazing Tour
SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Kagga Kamma accommodates small intimate weddings, family functions, birthday parties, anniversaries and many more. Please enquire for more information.
CONFERENCES & CORPORATE ENTERTAINMENT
Kagga Kamma’s intimate conference venue is ideal for exclusive conferencing. Delegates will be presented luxury accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, 2 coffee breaks and 1 tour per delegate. Please enquire for more information.
WILDLIFE & NATURE
Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve is well known for its scenic beauty, spring flowers and its rich cultural heritage.
The majestic Cederberg area is unique in that it comprises an untouched Karoo-like wilderness where guests will find beautiful wild flowers that are scarcely seen in other parts of the country.
Plants are described as drier mountain Fynbos and a variety of shrubs dominate the area, including Southern Cone Marigold, Klaaslouwbos, Koringbos, Renosterbos, Sneeubos, Wolwedoring, Taaibos and Skilpadbessie. Some Protea species, typical to the Cape, can be found in higher parts.
From mid-August to mid-November the area turns into a botanist's paradise with wild flowers blooming in every direction.
Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve is home to many different wild animals. The Burchell's Zebra and Antelope species including Eland, Gemsbuck, White-Tailed Gnu, Blue Wildebeest, Bontebok, Springbok, Grey Rhebok, Duiker, Klipspringer and Steenbuck are most common.
Smaller animals such as the Dassie, Yellow Mongoose, Rock Rabbit, Cape Hare and Striped Polecat inhabit the Reserve. The larger animal residents, which generally cause the most excitement amongst our guests, include Aardwolf, Lynx, Antbear (Aardvark), Black-backed Jackal, Caracal and Cape Porcupine. The only large predator found in these wilderness area is the Leopard. Kagga Kamma is fortunate to enjoy the privilege of regular sightings via a motion sensor camera and passionate and qualified guides who keep tabs on them via spoor and kill tracking.
Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve is home to many bird species. On the open plains large birds like Ostrich, Secretary bird and Kori Bustard can be seen and closer to the Lodge Cape Robin, Cape Bulbul, Cape Sparrow and House Sparrow can be found. During winter and spring, Egyptian Geese, Red Billed Teal, Black Duck and South African Shelduck are seen near open water. Among the most typical sounds of the veld are those produced by the noisy Black Bustard and the Namaqua Sand Grouse.
Cultural Heritage
One of Kagga Kamma’s most unique attractions is the Bushmen rock art that is found in the area. This region was home to the Bushmen for centuries. The red-brown weathered sandstone formations seen here are typical to the Cederberg. Some sites depict everyday events while others are representations of spiritual beliefs. The art tells a story that is thousands of years old, about the Bushmen who painted, danced and lived in harmony with their surrounds. Some of these paintings date back approximately 6000 years, making this reserve a unique safari destination in South Africa.
The rock art shows that some animals that were previously present in the area have become extinct. Some of the art is also related to the Bushmen's religious beliefs and practises and depicts trance and healing dances. During these dances women would rhythmically sing and clap their hands while men and shamans danced themselves into a trance-like state. It was believed that during a trance state the men would be able to break through to the world of spirits, the main source of sickness, and directly communicate with these spirits to be able to become more effective healers.
LOCATION
Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve is situated in the south-eastern region of Cederberg, a mere 3 hour’s drive from Cape Town.
Driving Direction:
Take the N1 North, at Worcester turn off to Ceres. In Ceres follow the directions to P.A. Hamlet and Citrusdal. After passing through P.A. Hamlet and Gydo pass, turn right at "Kagga Kamma" sign just after the small town called "Op-die-Berg". Turn right at the next "Kagga Kamma" sign after about 18km. From here it is gravel road. Turn left at "Kagga Kamma" sign after 19km. You will arrive at the entrance gate of Kagga Kamma after 15km.
GPS co-ordinates:
Latitude: S 32 44 45
Longitude: E 19 33 46
Note: All photo's courtesy & copyright Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve
Bar area
Boma
Bush dinner venue
Business Facilities
Conference Facilities
Dining Room
In the mountains
Massage Treatments
Open Plan Lounge Area
Outdoor Pool
Outdoor dining area
Secure Parking
Swimming Pool
Please enquire for best available rates.
Enquiries, reservations and payments will be facilitated by the lodge.
4x4 Trail
Birds & Birding
Botanical
Bush Dining
Bush Walks
Cultural Attractions
Eco & Nature
Game Viewing
Game Walks
Guided 4x4 fynbos nature drives
Guided Tours
Historical Attractions
Mountain Biking
Photographic Safari
Pre/Post Conference
Quad Biking
Rock Art
Spa Treatments
Spa Treatments
Star Gazing
Wilderness
