Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

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  • Private nature reserve with direct access to the Joubert Spruit river
  • A five-minute drive to Elands River Falls and 15 to Emgwenya town
  • Campfires and barbecues allowed; natural water supply on site
Getting guests floating on air is the idea at Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve, a laidback site within a 257-hectare valley on the Waterval Boven-Nelspruit Road, in the district around the town of Waterval Boven. This park next to the Joubert Spruit river – for roams along the banks and paddles in the water – is a serene spot for unwinding and also has its own natural supply of fresh H2O sourced straight from the mountaintops. Other watery-themed things to see in the Mpumalanga area include the 70-metre-high Elands River Falls, a national monument accessible through a tunnel a five-minute drive from Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve (you might want to pack a torch for explores here). Rock climbing around this area – in the famed Drakensberg Mountains at the foot of the South Hills – is said to be some of the best in South Africa too. If you fancy roving the reserve in search of animals instead, look out for local creatures including baboons, monkeys, leopards and rock pythons, or look to the skies for birds including black eagles, steppe buzzards, kites and falcons. Back on the site, campfires and barbecues are permitted, so pick up produce from one of the grocery shops in Waterval Boven (a 15-minute drive away) and cook up a meal to munch on while shading yourself from the sun under the native trees dotted around the site.

Campground type

RV sites 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Tent sites 2
Camper sites 2
Open all year

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

German

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Pub campground

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

Portion 3 of Farm Kaalbooi 368JT

Emgwenya

Mpumalanga

South Africa

1195

Directions

Timezone

Africa/Johannesburg +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

-25.65474°N
30.3754°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Hiking trips are some of the main highlights around Waterval Boven, with trails like the winding Elangeni along the Elands River within 10 minutes’ drive; other local paths include those around the Blaauboschkraal stone ruins, sometimes referred to as Africa’s answer to Stonehenge (35 minutes away). Learn about the region’s ancient past with guided tours of the Stone Circle Museum (which also has a bistro, bar and bookshop) 10 minutes down the road – this area's had its fair share of more recent history too, as the valley’s slopes and gorge were once home to former President Paul Kruger's commandos during his escape to exile in the 19th-century. Martini-Henry rifle shells and enamel mugs used by Boer War soldiers and scouts are still sometimes dug up here... Not done with trekking yet? The varied trails of Wathaba, through mountains and forests past rivers and rocks, are within 35 minutes’ drive, while the gorges and rockpools of Bermanzi are 50 minutes away. Feet starting to hurt? For a sit-down activity instead, organise a fishing expedition on the Elands River after chatting to the informative folk at the Waterval Boven Trout Association, 10 minutes from the park.

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  • Does Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve? Hiking trips are some of the main highlights around Waterval Boven, with trails like the winding Elangeni along the Elands River within 10 minutes’ drive; other local paths include those around the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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