Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

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Located close to Kruger House Museum and Mountain Strings Zipline, Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve provides free water park access, a terrace and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy hiking/biking trails at this lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and a library.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
The current price is €78
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view, a fan, and a painting on the wall.

House, Valley View (Owl)

  • Valley view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom, River View (Reed)

  • River view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Superior Cottage, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View (Mills)

  • River view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a fan, and a door.

Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, River View (Spence)

  • River view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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A tented accommodation with a bed, pillows, a rolled towel, a chair, and a table.

Luxury Tent

  • Valley view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a door leading to another room.

Family House

  • River view
  • 125 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Emgwenya, Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve is in the mountains. Kruger House Museum and Mountain Strings Zipline are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing. Visit our Emgwenya travel guide
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Portion 3 of Farm Kaalbooi 368 JT, Emgwenya, Mpumalanga, 1195

What's nearby

  • Kruger House Museum
    7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mountain Strings Zipline
    9 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Elands Falls
    12 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Tranquilitas Adventure Farm
    32 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Montrose Falls
    54 min drive - 65.4 km

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)
    114 min drive

Restaurants

  • Malaga Hotel
    11 min drive
  • The Steam Inn
  • Roots Farm Stall
    13 min drive
  • Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge
    15 min drive
  • Aloe's Country Inn
    18 min walk

About this property

Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

  • Family-friendly lodge near Kruger House Museum
  • Located close to Mountain Strings Zipline and Tranquilitas Adventure Farm, Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve provides free water park access, a terrace and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy hiking/biking trails at this lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and a library.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and barbecues
    • Bike parking and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve offer comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves
    • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
    • Heating and housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Does Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve on 25 Oct 2026 start from €78, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of ZAR 100.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve located?

This family-friendly Emgwenya lodge is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Kruger House Museum and Mountain Strings Zipline. Tranquilitas Adventure Farm is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magical getaway, less than 3 hrs from Jhb!

We had a fantastic stay, host was super friendly and helpful, on call, cottages was newly furnished, had all the basics, limited Wifi, but enough for emails and Watsapps, could watch rugby at the restaurant, meals there upon request, emergency lighting around the premises during load shedding but not in the unit so take your torches, breath taking walks and river views, enough stunning swimming spots along the multiple pristine river crossings along the way for the hot summer day walks in the cool drinkable river water, and for our old doggies first outing, the residents dogs were fantastic and welcoming and friendly and they and our normal kids just loved the venue. Keep up the good work guys!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A treat for the nature lover

The reserve is a nature lover's oasis. We were there in December, the biome is teeming with life. We spotted duiker, boomslang, baboons, mongoose and lots of colourful birds, butterflies, dragon flies and much more. The hike up the valley is beautiful. Highly recommended if you want a peaceful back to nature retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019