KOGELBERG NATURE RESERVE

RES ERV ATIONS 087 087 8250

087 288 0499 (office hours)

NATURE RESERVE 082 783 8585 (after hours) 34 19 21.0 S
18 57 58.2 E
OFFICE HOURS 07h30 - 16h00 BEAUFORT
7 days a week WEST

CHECK-IN CHECKOUT VELDDRIF

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PORTERVILLE
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12

OVERNIGHT
BOOKINGS
14h00 - 16h00 10h00 7
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE
WORCESTER N
CAPE 9

CHECK-IN CHECKOUT TOWN SWELLENDAM

KOGELBERG
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RIVERSDALE GEORGE

PLETTENBERG BAY
07h30 - 15h00 18h00 Winter
2
MOSSEL BAY
DAY VISITORS
07h30 -16h00 19h00 Summer AGULHAS

GATE TIMES
07h30 - 18h00 Winter (April – August)
07h30 - 19h00 Summer (September - March)

There are some places in the world which defy description. From Cape Town, take the N2 north. Just before Sir
Anyone who has driven along the R44 between Rooiels
Lowry’s Pass, turn right on to Sir Lowry’s Pass Road. At
and Kleinmond has likely been stunned into silence at the
the T-junction in Gordon’s Bay, turn left on to the R44,
sight of the pristine wildness of the Kogelberg.The reserve
presents perhaps the finest example of mountain fynbos in following Clarence Drive along the coast, past Pringle
the Western Cape and is a world-renowned World Bay and Betty’s Bay. Just before you reach Kleinmond,
Heritage Site.To put this in perspective, the Kogelberg is the Kogelberg sign will direct you to turn left. Follow
home to 150 endemic plant species, while the whole of the the paved road leading you to the reserve.
British Isles has 47. But it’s not just a paradise for botanists.

Kogelberg’s startling beauty casts a spell over visitors all

year round, whether it is during the blazing heat of
summer when a flash of green is an unexpected gift, or in
rains and mists of winter when torrents of water cascade To view Kogelberg in Google maps, go to
down rock faces that were bone-dry only weeks before. https://www.google.com/maps and insert these
Considered by many to be the most beautiful of
coordinates:
CapeNature’s protected areas, Kogelberg Nature Reserve
34 19 21.0 S 18 57 58.2 E
earns that reputation largely to the fact that it occupies an
area with minimal human interference. Fourteen
Then select “search” for the
thoughtfully constructed eco cabins and pods allow visitors map to display.
to nestle into the landscape without disrupting a place of
unsurpassed floral diversity. CapeNature’s commitment to
conservation means guests will enjoy a seclusion and peace
that might leave them at a loss for words.
OUDEBOSCH SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION UNITS

5X ECO CABINS CAPACITY 4X DOUBLE SINGLE

X1 X2
Erica | Marsh Rose | Fire Lily | Iris | Everlasting Daisy
These glass fronted eco cabins afford occupants breath-taking views of the reserve.They sleep four people
and consist of two bedrooms, one bathroom, one en-suite, and a spacious kitchen, lounge and dining area.

The cabins are named Erica, Marsh Rose, Fire Lily, Iris and Everlasting Daisy after endemic plant species
found on the reserve.

BEDDING ELECTRICITY BATHROOM ECO LOO BRAAI INDOOR SHADED HAIRDRYERS

+ TOWELS (ESKOM POWER (SHOWER ONLY) WITH GRID FIREPLACE DECK AVAILABLE ON
INDIRECT SOLAR REQUEST.
GEYSER)

COMMUNAL
EQUIPPED TABLEWARE FRIDGE ELECTRIC OVEN MICROWAVE COOKWARE TOASTER INDUCTION
KITCHEN WITH INDUCTION HOB KETTLE POOL

X1 HONEYMOON STUDIO CAPACITY X2

PALMIET X1 KING SIZE

The glass fronted studio sleeps two people and consists of open plan
bedroom, lounge, dining and kitchen area with one bathroom.
HAIRDRYERS AVAILABLE
ON REQUEST.

BEDDING + INDOOR SHADED NO UNIVERSAL COMMUNAL BATH BRAAI ELECTRICITY

FIREPLACE WITH GRID (ESKOM POWER
TOWELS DECK ACCESS POOL INDIRECT SOLAR
GEYSER)

+
SHOWER 'ECO LOO' INDUCTION ELECTRIC STOVE FRIDGE COOKWARE TABLEWARE MICROWAVE TOASTER
KETTLE WITH INDUCTION HOB
 MBALI SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION UNITS

X3 ECO CABINS CAPACITY 6X DOUBLE SINGLE

X1 X4
Silver Pagoda | Blue Stars | Pink Sugar Bush
Glass fronted eco cabins afford occupants breath-taking views of the reserve. Three of the timber
cabins sleep six people and consist of three bedrooms, one bathroom, one en-suite, and a spacious
kitchen, lounge and dining area.
FAN

BEDDING ELECTRICITY BATHROOM ECO LOO OUTSIDE BRAAI SHADED STOEP COMMUNAL INDOOR
+ TOWELS (ESKOM POWER (SHOWER ONLY) (WITH GRID) POOL FIREPLACE
INDIRECT SOLAR
GEYSER)

EQUIPPED 2 PLATE
KITCHEN TABLEWARE FRIDGE DISHWASHER COOKWARE BUILT-IN MICROWAVE/ TOASTER KETTLE
INDUCTION HOB CONVECTION OVEN

X5 ECO PODS CAPACITY 2X

DOUBLE
Chincherinchee | Strooiblommetjie | Impepho X1
Sundew | Golden Star
Five glass fronted eco pods afford occupants breath-taking views of the reserve. Each unit sleeps two
people and consists of open plan bedroom, lounge, dining and kitchen area with one bathroom.

FAN BEDDING + INDOOR SHADED STOEP NO UNIVERSAL COMMUNAL OUTDOOR BRAAI ELECTRICITY
TOWELS FIREPLACE ACCESS POOL WITH GRID (ESKOM POWER
INDIRECT SOLAR
GEYSER)

+
SHOWER 'ECO LOO' KETTLE 2 PLATE BAR FRIDGE/ COOKWARE TABLEWARE BUILT-IN MICROWAVE/ TOASTER
[WATERLESS INDUCTION HOB FREEZER CONVECTION OVEN
TOILET + BASIN]
 CHECKLIST: WHAT TO BRING
THERE IS NO SHOP ON THE RESERVE.
FOOD, BEVERAGES AND OTHER PROVISIONS
MUST BE BOUGHT BEFOREHAND.

SUNHAT FOOD + DRINKS

INSECT WALKING
REPELLANT SHOES SUNSCREEN

DRINKING SWIMMING
TOILETRIES WATER COSTUME

THESE ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST FROM RECEPTION

IRON + IRONING BOARD HAIRDRYER BABY COT

ACTIVITIES KOGELBERG RULES
THE FOLLOWING ARE PROHIBITED:
BIRD
WATCHING

SWIMMING PICKING PLANTS PETS

HIKING

ROWDY BEHAVIOUR DISTURBING OF

ANY WILDLIFE

MOUNTAIN
BIKING

LITTERING COLLECTING
FIREWOOD

WILDLIFE
WATCHING

LOUD MUSIC FEEDING OF ANY

SA FOREST
ADVENTURES ANIMALS

GRAVITY
ADVENTURES
THROWING CIGARETTE TAKING FURNITURE
BUTTS INTO THE VELD EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS
OUT OF THE CABIN
 PLEASE REMEMBER

Keep the surrounds Please bring your

and facilities clean. own firelighters.

BRAAI PLACES
ONLY

Fires may only be made in designated Avoid light pollution –

fireplaces. A fire danger index board is do not leave outside
located at the main office. lights on all night.

22h00
Quiet
please!

Make sure that all fires are Keep all noise to a

extinguished before you minimum after 22h00.
leave or go to sleep.

All swimmers need to Please do not take hot coals

shower before swimming from the braai area to the
in the eco-pool. indoor fire place.

GUEST Visitors are liable for any loss or damage to

LIABILITY
reserve property due to negligence.
MEDICAL
EMERGENCIES:
After Hours: 16h00 - 07h30

1) Remain calm and exit the reserve as quickly as possible, in order to make your
emergency call.
The Town’s emergency contact numbers are detailed on the evacuation plan, in
your cabin. Cell phone reception is available on the municipal roads, upon exit of
the reserve.
2) If you are unable to exit the reserve, contact the Conservation Manager or the
Tourism Liason Officer or the Security Office, on the reserve.The locations are
detailed on the evacuation map, which can be found in your cabin.

MAINTENANCE
EMERGENCIES:

After Hours: 16h00 - 07h30

1) Report any urgent repair issue/s to the Security Office, located in the trailer
close to the on-reserve reception office.

ARRIVAL & BOOKING

CONFIRMATION
DEPARTURE
WELCOME
CENTRE

ARRIVAL: THIS IS YOUR RETURN ALL KEYS

14h00 - 16h00 ENTRY PERMIT TO THE WELCOME CENTRE
ON DEPARTURE
On the day of departure, visitors are welcome to remain in the
reserve for hiking and mountain biking until the gates close, but
should park at the reserve office.

DRIVE SAFELY

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