Rogge Cloof
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Member since: 23 Nov. 2017
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The origins of the farm and dark sky reserve Rogge Cloof (meaning rye ravine) date back to 1756 when Joachim Scholtz, the son of German and Nordic immigrants to Africa, acquired the property. Located at an altitude of between 1400 to 1700 metres, with magnificent clear skies and expansive plains, Rogge Cloof is truly home to the greatest heavens on earth!
The Reserve offers inclusive accommodation packages, as well as self-catering accommodation. A variety of activities are available, including cheetah tracking and wine tasting.
Units are situated within the Rogge Cloof Eco-Village, which is 12 km's from the Rogge Cloof main entrance.The road leading to the Eco-Village is a well-maintained gravel road, which is accessible to sedans.
Rogge Cloof operates on solar power and the solar electricity supply system does not accommodate appliances such as hair dryers, coffee makers, fans, microwave ovens, or electric kettles.
Power sockets for recharging phones and laptops are available.
Uncapped, free Wi-Fi; no TV.
Daily housekeeping service is supplied, except on Sundays.
Accommodation rates exclude a daily Conservation Levy per guest.
Luxury units offer meals and/or activities inclusive packages. Self-catering units offer spacious living areas, rooms and bathrooms, with open-plan kitchenette areas, with gas stoves & fridges; braai-areas, fireplaces and 'stoep' / patios for relaxation.
Spacious surrounding area for hiking and walking, as well as vehicle parking next to units. Free Wi-Fi available.
The Karoo is a semi-desert natural region of South Africa. There is no exact definition of what constitutes the Karoo, and therefore its extent is also not precisely defined. The Karoo is partly defined by its topography, geology, and climate — above all, its low rainfall, arid air, cloudless skies, and extremes of heat and cold. The Karoo also hosted a well-preserved ecosystem hundreds of million years ago which is now represented by many fossils.
Vegetation is sparse and becoming very sparse going northwards into Bushmanland and, from there, into the Kalahari Desert. The driest region of the Karoo, however, is its southwestern corner, between the Great Escarpment and the Cederberg-Skurweberg mountain ranges, called the Tankwa Karoo. The typical Karoo vegetation used to support large game, sometimes in vast herds.
Today sheep thrive on the xerophytes, though each sheep requires about 4 hectares of grazing to sustain itself.
Property Facilities:Biosphere Reserve; Airstrip and Reserve shuttle service for fly-ins available; Secure environment with electric perimeter fencing all around; Electric gate access system; Dining Hall; Variety of activities; Free Wi-Fi; Events & Conference Venue.
Attractions:Guided Game Drives; Hikes (guided and self-walk); Guided Cheetah Tracking; Fat Bikes; Cycling; Volcano Hikes; Historical Fort Outings; Stargazing; Fossil Field Outings; Wine Tasting; Dining Hall; Inclusive or Self-catering Accommodation; Events & Conference Venue.
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Property Type | Self Catering |
Conditions Show | |
Check-in after | 02:00 PM |
Check-out before | 10:00 AM |
Cancellation Policy | Strict |
Can Be Used For | Film Location, Still Shoots, Wedding |
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Reviews
This is a wonderful place to restore - star gazing - wonderful hiking and cheetah tracking!
Best hosts. Look forward to our next visit.
Absolutely beautiful Thanks to the staff The chalet we stayed in was magnificent The clear sky at night is awesome The game drive we went on with Andre was am absolute experience with him showing us the fossils Plenty of game Also showing us and telling us about the stones and the various plants. Wish we could have stayed longer Being away from the hustle and bustle of City Life was an added bonus Once again thank you guys for the hospitality
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