With the Karkloof 50 Miler just around the corner, our very own Lucky Dlamini has been preparing to take on this mammoth challenge which will be happening on the 21st of September 2019 A dedicated Rockwood team member for the past 11 years, taking care of maintenance and keeping the exterior of the lodges in…
Rockwood Forest Lodge is situated in an amazing location within the Karkloof Nature Reserve and perfectly suited to get away from everyday life. Relax and feel at home in this unique wooden structure which sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms. Fantastic for birding and walking! There is so much to do right on your doorstep.
Rockwood Lodges is completely self-catering and if you’re looking for the freshest produce to prepare your meals we suggest that you visit the Karkloof Farmers Market which is a fresh produce market offering high quality, choice, fresh produce from local farmers and producers in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. The Karkloof Farmers Market is a unique in-door…
Stay from only R1885 per night, per unit. Plan your escape with family or friends or both this August! Chose from one of our four lodges – Farm House, Farm Cottage, Forest Lodge or our eco-friendly Mountain Lodge. There’s plenty to do when staying with us! Relax in front of the fire place, or enjoy…
The Mandela Day Marathon was initiated in 2012 to honour the life and times of President Nelson Mandela. The marathon is scheduled for 25 August 2019. Starting points vary from Edendale to Howick, dependent on the race type chosen and ends at the Mandela Capture Site in Howick. To participate or find our more click…
Afrotemperate forests (such as Karkloof forest) in South Africa are an understudied system. Much of the forest ecological theory is based on systems from the northern hemisphere and the same theory does not necessarily hold true for our forests
As a necessity to maintain the reserve, firebreaks are used in stopping many fires and in providing a line from which to combat veld fires by counter firing or other measures as well as for protection of the nature reserve in general.
We’re pleased to announce that Rockwood Lodges has been recognised with a 2019 Certificate of Excellence, based on the consistently great reviews we’ve earned on the world’s largest travel site
Blue Duiker, Bushbuck Ram, Genet, Thrush are just some of the amazing creatures that have been captured on our trail camera at the reserve.
Situated at the entrance of the Karkloof Nature Reserve, the lodge let’s the sights and sounds of nature in through large frameless glass doors. The property is close enough for a quick drive into the town of Howick, but far enough to escape it all
