Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve - Premium Stays in Waterval Boven

The cottages at Rocky Drfit Private Nature Reserve are fully equipped for self-catering. Each includes an oven, microwave, fridge, seating area, and private bathroom. The private outdoor patio offers views of the surrounding valley. Cottages come with a flat-screen TV that includes satellite and DVD channels. Some units feature a wood-fired hot tub and an indoor fireplace. The natural water supply comes from the mountain-fed Joubert Spruit.

The Fork and Spoon restaurant serves freshly prepared meals, including a sticky honey chicken and basmati rice. Breakfast is available in the garden or under a parasol on the veranda. Guests highlight the hashbrowns and pizza as top choices. Meals must be booked in advance.

Guests can use the hiking trails with marked routes for different difficulty levels. Trails include river crossings and picnic spots. The Otter Loop and Cappi Falls hikes offer views of the waterfall and mountain streams. Cycling, fishing, and birdwatching are available within the reserve. The property has a kids' pool, an adult outdoor swimming pool with pool bar, sun loungers, and a shallow end. The children's playground and outdoor play equipment keep kids busy.

Rocky Drift is in the Waterval Boven district, Mpumalanga, inside a scenic enclosed valley. It is 1 hour from Middelburg and less than an hour from Nelspruit. The reserve is 45 km from Adam's Calendar, a 75000-year-old monolithic site. It also has access to Sudwala Caves and the Blaauwboschkraal Stone ruins from the 1600s. Free private parking is available for all guests.