Game drives, hiking, biking & abundant wildlife at Wildehondekloof Game Reserve

Wildehondekloof game reserve

With its abundance of wildlife, meandering hiking and bike trails you really can embrace your wild side at Wildehondekloof Game Reserve. The private game reserve not only offers luxury accommodation, but an opportunity to have nature on your doorstep.

Located in the Klein Karoo, next to the Wynandsrivier, the reserve is a 50-minute drive from Oudtshoorn. Surrounded by the majestic Swartberg Mountains, the views are spectacular.

Game drives at Wildehondekloof game reserve
Go on a thrilling game drive

Wildehondekloof offers exclusive luxury accommodation and guided game tours where guests can spot wildlife such as Zebra, Eland, Kudu, Rheedbuck, Gemsbok, Red Hartebeeste, Wildebeest, Springbok and Nyala. The Mountain Rheedbuck is indigenous to the area and beautiful to behold in its natural habitat.

The previous owners bought the reserve in 1996 as a barren farm without any fencing, roads or infrastructure. Overtime, they built the magnificent Oudtshoorn Wildehondekloof Lodge and established the reserve, which became a popular destination for nature lovers. Current owners, Paula and Hendrik Potgieter, are carrying on with the Wildehondekloof dream and refining those rough edges. There are 8 luxurious rooms, all en-suite.

Wildehondekloof’s rooms have stunning views of the mountains and river, and are exquisitely decorated with contemporary interior design details, such as vintage leather sofas, antiques, fine art sculptures and cozy inside fireplaces.

The Wildehondekloof Game Reserve is wonderfully cozy

Wildehondekloof outdoors
Enjoy a meal outside at Wildehondekloof

There is also a Presidential Suite, which has a King-size bed, a private lounge with inside fireplace and private veranda overlooking the Swartberg Mountains.

All the suites and rooms in the lodge are provided with the necessary amenities such as towels and toiletries and have coffee and tea making facilities.The lodge also has Wi-Fi throughout.

The lodge’s guest lounge has a large, double-sided fireplace and is the perfect spot to sit back and relax with a glass of wine.

The indoor dining area has a wood braai, with an extra woodfired pizza oven situated outdoors and makes the most delicious pizzas. A scrumptious freshly made breakfast is served every morning. Relax in the private salt water pool in the afternoon and enjoy the peace of the property.

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Wildehondekloof Game Reserve has breath-taking views
Spectacular views

There is also a Boma, nestled between the poplar trees, which is a beautiful place to have a late night fire and drinks with friends. The wildlife on the reserve is free to roam, so don’t get a fright when you wake up in the morning to find Kudu and Nyala grazing on the green lawn.

If you fancy a holiday where you are surrounded by serene nature,have luxury facilities and can go on a game drive, then Wildehondekloof Game Reserve is the place for you.

For bookings, call Kristy at 044 272 6721, email info@whkloof.co.za or visit: www.whkloof.co.za.

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