Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

*290 km from Johannesburg on the N4 Between Waterval Boven and Nelspruit, Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve is situated in the Elands Valley Conservancy on 257 hectares of some of the most beautiful mountain country to be found in the Emgwenya, Waterval Boven district *Offering private self-catering cottages and exclusive campsites on the banks of the Joubert Spruit. Relax and take in your surroundings whilst hiking on our well-marked self-guided hiking trails. The prolific bird life, and breathtaking scenery will keep you coming back, again and again

Area Info

Waterval Onder is a small town, 14km downriver from Waterval Boven situated on the edge of the Escarpment above the 75m Elands Falls on the railway line from Pretoria to Maputo in Mpumalanga

Units and Rooms

Owl Cottage Unit 3

Guests: 4
Max Adults: 2

Fully furnished, open plan single bedroom cottage with queen size bed, loft area with double bed. 1 shared bathroom with shower. Well-equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, microwave & gas stove/oven. Lounge area with flat screen TV-Openview & fireplace.

Reed Cottage Unit 4

Guests: 4
Max Adults: 3

Fully furnished cottage with King bed & private patio overlooking the river. Well-equipped kitchen, fridge/freezer, microwave & gas hob. Separate bathroom & shower. Lounge area with single bed, TV-Openview. Indoor fireplace. Braai & wood fired Hot Tub

Mills Cottage Unit 5

Guests: 3
Max Adults: 2

Fully furnished open plan cottage with queen bed & private patio on the river. Well-equipped kitchen-fridge/freezer, microwave & gas hob. Work area. Separate bathroom & shower. Lounge area with sleeper couch, TV-Openview. Indoor fireplace. Braai

Spence Cottage Unit 6

Guests: 3
Max Adults: 2

Fully furnished open plan cottage with queen bed & private patio on the river. Well-equipped kitchen fridge/freezer, microwave & gas hob. Work area. Separate bathroom & shower. Lounge area with sleeper couch, TV-Openview. Indoor fireplace. Braai

Miles Glamping Tent Unit 7

Guests: 2

Boutique glamping tent with king size bed, private bathroom (partially open), tea/coffee facilities with mini bar fridge and spacious covered wooden deck with patio furniture and braai facilities

Leopard-1 Caravan & Tent Site (No Room)

Guests: 4

Set against the hillside, 35 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery area with hot water and individual recycling bins

Duiker-2 Camper/Tent Site (No Room)

Guests: 4

Set against the hillside, 65 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery area with hot water and individual recycling bins

Loerie-3 Caravan & Tent Site (No Room)

Guests: 6
Max Adults: 4

Set along the river, 85 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery area with hot water and individual recycling bins

Hoopoe-4 Camper/Tent Site (No Room)

Guests: 4
Max Adults: 2

Set along the river, 100 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery area with hot water and individual recycling bins

Eagle-5 Caravan & Tent Site (No Room)

Guests: 6
Max Adults: 4

Set along the river, 120 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery area with hot water and individual recycling bins

Tortoise-6 Camper/Tent Site (No Room)

Guests: 4
Max Adults: 2

Set against the hillside, 130 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery area with hot water and individual recycling bins

Kingfisher-7 Camper/Tent Site (No Room)

Guests: 4

Set along the river, 140 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery area with hot water and individual recycling bins

Wagtail-8 Camper/Tent Site (No Room)

Guests: 4

Set along the river, 150 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery area with hot water and individual recycling bins

Bushbuck-9 Camper/Tent Site (No Room)

Guests: 4
Max Adults: 2

Set against the hillside, 160 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery area with hot water and individual recycling bins

Flycatcher-10 Camper/Tent Site (No Room)

Guests: 4

Set along the river, 170 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery area with hot water and individual recycling bins

Yellowfish-11 Camper/Tent Site (No Room)

Guests: 4

Set against the hillside, 185 metres from the ablutions. Spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery area with hot water and individual recycling bins

Hummingbird-12 Camper & Tent Site (No Ro

Guests: 6
Max Adults: 4

Set against the hillside, 205 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery area with hot water and individual recycling bins

Bushpig-13 Camper & Tent Site (No Room)

Guests: 6
Max Adults: 4

Set against the hillside, 230 metres from the ablutions. Shaded, spacious and level, equipped with electricity (blue camping socket), water, and BBQ/braai facilities. Separate ablutions shared scullery area with hot water and individual recycling bins

Webster Cottage Unit 1

Guests: 8
Max Adults: 6

3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage. Bedroom 1 - ensuite (shower only) with Queen bed. Bedroom 2 - Queen bed with 1 bunk bed or 2 sets of bunk beds. (as required) Bedroom 3 - Queen bed. Bed 4 Single bed in open plan lounge. Full kitchen. Patio, Braai/BBQ area.