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    The Laggan Hotel

    Cairngorms, Highlands Scotland

    The Laggan Tartan Backgorund

    Breath-taking views

    We are inspired by our beautiful surroundings, deep in the Scottish Highlands. Each of our bedrooms showcase panoramic views of the spectacular landscape, while the verdant countryside is home to a wide variety of wildlife, from Golden Eagle and Osprey to Red Deer Stag and Pine Martin, as well as an abundance of wild flowers, plants and trees.

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    Wine routes

    The West Coast is growing in reputation amongst South Africa’s wine producers, with numerous cellars conveniently located on the scenic route from Cape Town to Bushmans Kloof.

    In and around the charming village of Darling, Cloof, Groote Post, and Darling Cellars are renowned for their bold, characterful red wines. Following the West Coast will introduce wine-lovers to organic producer Org de rac and Fryer’s Cove, while the high-lying vines of the Piekenierskloof are home to some of the country’s most sought-after pockets of Grenache and Mourvedre.

    Cederberg Private Cellar

    Wines with altitude

    Situated 1036-metres above sea level, the vineyards of Cederberg Private Cellar are amongst the highest in South Africa. Though these rugged mountains may seem an unlikely place to discover lush vineyards, this challenging continental climate – from searing heat in summer, to snow in the winter – has proven itself ideal for producing unique wines expressive of their terroir.

    Our full-day wilderness wine excursion includes return air-conditioned transfers to the cellar, a guided tour, and tasting, followed by lunch at the nearby Kromrivier farm, home to its own craft brewery.

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    Bushmans Kloof Rock Art Background
    Clanwilliam Museum

    Clanwilliam Museum

    Situated in Die Ou Tronk (The Old Prison) at the end of the town’s Main Road, the Clanwilliam Museum offers a fascinating look into the early settler history of the nearest large town to Bushmans Kloof. The museum also chronicles the growth of Rooibos tea industry in the region.

    The museum is open weekdays from 8am - 12pm.

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    The ‘red gold’ of the Cederberg

    South Africa’s traditional rooibos (‘red bush’) tea is now a worldwide favourite, and local factories and farms welcome visitors looking to learn about the cultivation and production of this health-boosting herbal infusion.

    Elandsberg Farm welcomes visitors (by appointment only) and offers an engaging eco-safari farm tour to share the production of rooibos amid the striking Cederberg landscape.

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    Biedouw Rivier Valley

    Biedouw Rivier Valley

    Just a 30-minute drive from Bushmans Kloof, the idyllic Biedouw Valley offers a wonderful day excursion. Framed by the Biedouw and Tra-Tra Mountains, the Doring River here is popular with fly-fishermen stalking the wily Clanwilliam Yellowfish, while from August to September the valley is a riot of colour as spring flowers bloom.

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    Wupperthal Mission Village

    Wupperthal Mission Village

    This picturesque mission village in the remote Tra-Tra Valley is a worthwhile diversion for adventurous travellers. The winding gravel road leads deep into the Cederberg before rolling to a stop amid the thatched roofs of this historic settlement. Settled by the Moravian Church in 1830, the village is known for its quaint streets and traditional whitewashed cottages. There are local-run coffee shops to visit, and the town is renowned for its production of rooibos and leather ‘veldskoene’. A visit to Wupperthal combines easily with our Wilderness Wine Tour.

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    Lamberts Bay

    Lamberts Bay

    The highlight of this West Coast fishing village is Bird Island; one of just six breeding sites in the world for the endangered Cape Gannet. A well-designed bird-hide offers a great vantage point to get up close and personal to the resident Gannets, Penguins, and Cormorants. September – the peak breeding season – is the best time to visit. The nearby museum has some interesting displays on the island’s ‘guano rush’, and near the harbour you’ll find a handful of seafood restaurants with local fare and sea views.

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    Cederberg Wilderness Area & Heritage Routes

    Under the auspices of provincial conservation body CapeNature, the Cederberg Wilderness Area to the south of Bushmans Kloof conserves 71 000 hectares of rugged mountainous terrain. With much of the area inaccessible, except to hardy hikers, it is a vital conservation buffer zone home to spectacular landscapes and rock formations, as well as the endemic and endangered Clanwilliam Cedar.

    For a unique perspective on this landscape, consider extending your visit to Bushmans Kloof with the community-driven Cederberg Heritage Routes, where multi-day ‘slack-packing’ trails transport guests deep into the wilderness area.

    Accommodation is in simple community-run guest cottages, with local guides leading the way and sharing rich anecdotes about life in this remote corner of the Cape mountains.

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    The Cederberg wine tour

    A wilderness wine excursion, with a private tour of a Cederberg cellar

    Rock art

    Bushmans Kloof is the custodian of over 130 unique rock art sites, some as old as 10,000 years

    Action & adventure

    Explore the breathtaking landscape of the Cederberg

    Nature & wildlife

    Explore the deep ancient pulse of life that connects nature & wildlife

    Creative pursuits 

    Bushmans Kloof offers a range of pursuits for the creative mind

    The Cederberg wine tour

    A wilderness wine excursion, with a private tour of a Cederberg cellar

    Rock art

    Bushmans Kloof is the custodian of over 130 unique rock art sites, some as old as 10,000 years

    Action & adventure

    Explore the breathtaking landscape of the Cederberg

    Nature & wildlife

    Explore the deep ancient pulse of life that connects nature & wildlife

    Creative pursuits 

    Bushmans Kloof offers a range of pursuits for the creative mind

    The Cederberg wine tour

    A wilderness wine excursion, with a private tour of a Cederberg cellar

    Rock art

    Bushmans Kloof is the custodian of over 130 unique rock art sites, some as old as 10,000 years

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