Gecko Rock Private Nature Reserve

Mooiste uitsigte en alles is beskikbaar by ontvangs ook.

Baie lekker gebly. Een van die beste kamplekke.

Well worth it, will be back for sure.

We really enjoyed our stay. It was great being off grid and not worried about phone signal and other social media distractions. We had a very nice walk on Friday on one of the many mountain bike trails. The unit was great and very well equipped all around. The bed was great, there are just no cupboards in the bedroom. The kitchen is well stocked and you have 2 gas burners to cook on. The bathroom is also good with a nice big fridge. The amount of stars you can see is really something else. A few things to just consider: You MUST have at least a 4x2 high riding bakkie, as the road up to the cabin is very rough. There is 0 signal at the cabin, only signal at the reception area. The hot tub is very nice, but bring lots of wood. Take mosquito and fly repellent with you, just in case.

Amazing!

Amazing location and experience. This little cabin is hidden away and isolated from the rest of the world, in a very literal sense. The most amazing peace one can experience and star gazing I have never seen before. Hot tub to enjoy. The cabin was clean and very comfortable and one just need to leave the troubles of the world and relax for a night or two. The road is good, but do note that it is a gravel road with lots of big rocks and the area has no signal. No load shedding, since the cabin runs from solar.

Private and tranquil stay.

We had a lovely stay at Rhebokvlakte. The cottage is lovely and has stunning views! We enjoyed being completely off the grid and our lovely walks in the morning. We were a little surprised that there was absolutely no signal or WiFi, perhaps we missed that in the property description, but we embraced it nonetheless.

Fantasties lekker.

Was vreeslik wonderlik. Stilte en rustig.

Great place to get away from it all.

Beautiful remote place to really get away from it all. Good for hiking, biking and chilling. Cottage was clean, spacious and well-equipped and our hosts were all lovely. Will definitely go back with friends.

Besondere ervaring.

Baie lekker. Stil en rustig, pragtige omgewing.

Wow! We are planning to visit Gecko Rock Private Nature Reserve again very soon.

The stay at Gecko Rock Private Nature Reserve was sublime. We enjoyed the mountain views whether it was from our bed, the jacuzzi or the front deck. The hike was amazing, and we saw buck, which was really awesome. We even met the owner. He is a real people's person, friendly! Our cabin was right in the mountain, secluded and private, just the way we like it.

Excellent.

One of the best and friendliest experiences ever! I can't wait to go back!

Baie mooi natuurskoon en gerieflike verblyf.

Baie lekker, net te laat daar gewees om die geriewe te geniet.

Awesome.

Dit was awesome. Ons Jack Russell het dit so baie geniet. Dit was rustig, still, die view is asemrowend. Hiking trail was so refreshing gewees vroegoggend voor die sonnetjie uitkom. Die huisie is baie privaat ook.

Oortref ons verwagtinge.

Detail in chalet besonders. Skoon, warm chalet. Pragtige beddegoed, handdoeke en eetgerei. Kol-Kol baie geniet. Elke vertrek in die chalet het die mooiste uitsig. Geen 'load-shedding. Bowenal die stilte en vrede wat ons ervaar het - 'Priceless'.

Fantastic.

Great off the grid, but with all the key items.

Was baie lekker gewees en beslis 'n baie mooi plek!

Was baie lekker gewees en kon met my Fiat Uno daar uitkom. Die natuur was regtig mooi en oop soos wat mens verwag van die Karoo. Die lig is skoon en almal wat daar oorgebly het was vriendelik vir die meeste part. Michael die ontvangs man is een van die beste ontvangspersoneellede wat ek nog mee te doen gehad het. Ek sal net noem dat party van die mense se honde sonder toesig rondloop en selfs een keer vroeg die oggend langs ons tent vir ons kom wakker blaf het, maar anders het ek geen klagtes. As mens 'n klein groep is en van rustigheid hou dan is dit beter om gedurende 'n rustige tyd te gaan, want groot groepe kan tot laat toe kuier.

If you are looking for privacy and beauty - this is the place!

I never met the owners, but Michael (one of the attendants there) was so helpful and kind. If you are travelling by motorcycle, I might warn you that the roads from reception to the furthest cabin (where we stayed) can be a little rough and rocky. However, saying that, Michael carried our panniers and lifted my partner to and from reception. He brought us wood, lit the fire in the outdoor bath and tended to our every need. I cannot say thank you enough for making our evening superb! There is also a small shop with some supplies at reception (things like firelighters and nibbles) just in case you forgot anything. I highly recommend staying here!

Unspoilt and isolated.

Great stay, clean and remote.

Beknop in die Karoo.

Die omgewing is asemrowend mooi met pragtige stap, fiets en 4x4-roetes. Die kampterrein is 'n totale teleurstelling. Die staanplekke is so klein en beknop dat daar absoluut geen privaatheid is nie. Mens se stoele raak deurmekaar met die bure s'n! Daar is ook 3 hutte baie naby aan die kamp wat die uitsig belemmer. Daar is geen warm water in die kombuisarea nie en die badkamers het net nou en dan warm water as die geyser besluit om te werk. Die swembad wat 'n groot trekpunt was om die plek te bespreek was vuil en ek moes self al die ongediertes verwyder voor die kinders kon swem. Die enigste voordeel was dat ons honde dit baie geniet het.

This is what relaxation means!

We were so surprised and amazed by Southern Nights. No TV, no cell service, just nature and quality family time to look forward to for the weekend. There is WiFi available at reception should you wish to make use of your phone, but you won't miss your phone. I must say, both me and hubby are missing not hearing our phones ring or beep. For the first time, we actually relaxed. And the owners, wow, where do I start to describe the heartwarming and friendly service. Thank you so much, Sharon, for an amazing weekend. See you guys again very soon.

Pragtige omgewing, paar uitdagings.

Maak seker dat jy hekkode kry voor jy na Gecko Rock reis. Hek was nie oop soos beskryf en soos tye gegee nie. Ons moes ver ry om sein te kry om te kon bel om kode te kry. (Omtrent 50 km na sein en terug). Daar was ook bakleiende mongoose wat ons wakker gemaak het binne-in die huisie, 5AM.

Die perfekte plek om jou batterye te laai en tyd in die natuur te spandeer.

Dit was al ons tweede besoek aan Gecko Rock en ons sal beslis weer gaan. Die eenhede is goed uitgerig en jy het als wat jy nodig het. Dit is naby genoeg aan die Kaap dat 'n mens kan deurry vir 'n naweek en ver genoeg weg dat jy bietjie behoorlik kan rus.

Kamp met vriende en familie.

Ons het 'n lekker tyd by Gecko Rock gehad. Die kampterrein is presies wat jy sien in die foto, alhoewel daar meer mense was at ek gedink het sou pas. Daar is huisies te huur reg langs die kampterrein, tussen jou en die oop uitsig, dit was bietjie van 'n teleurstelling. Die honde in die kampterrein kon ook bietjie van 'n pes wees, dis bietjie minder aangenaam as 'n hond van jou kos steel of iemand trap in 'n stinkende landmyn. Ek sal terug gaan na Gecko Rock toe, maar sal 'n privaat area bespreek volgende keer. Ons het baie lekker fietsgery en geklim en daar is wonderlike uitsigte.

Rustige, basiese kamp met alles wat nodig is.

Ek het by Hecko Rock gaan kamp en het die volmaan en die sterre en beide in oorvloed gekry. Die kampterrein is baie goeie waarde vir geld en bied alles wat geadverteer word. Mens voel effe blootgestel in die ablusie, siende dat mens deur die hout latte kan sien. Met 'n stil kampterrein was dit okay, maar dit mag ’n probleem wees as dit vol is.

Warmly welcomed to what was the highlight of our camping tour.

We will definitely return for the peace, quiet, solitude and views that you get at Gecko Rock Private Nature Reserve - great find!

Peace for the soul in timeless Karoo.

Gecko Rock is pristine nature and a place to drink in the air, feast your eyes and revive your soul. We stayed in Rheebokvlakte Cottage, totally isolated from the rest of the farm, with a breathtaking view from your deck and bed. Very rustic but well equipped. At the time we went all the pots and pans looked brand new and were good quality. However, I found the rates a bit high compared to similar places I visited. Wonderful 4x4 route. We were 5 cars in a group led by Cederberg 4x4 and the route took us about 4 hours. Never a dull moment demanding full concentration from driver and passenger all the time. Incredibly beautiful vistas all along. Grade 4 most of the way. Think we would have struggled at places without a diff lock (luckily we had one fitted to our Jimny). Gun shots from the shooting range did bother some of our group at the De Wetshof camp site, but did not hear it at our chalet. Lovely camp site with refreshing little pool and great lapa. All in all a wonderful weekend, highly recommended.

Baie netjies en skoon.

Ons maatskappy het by Gecko Rock Private Nature reserve geboek en is baie gelukkig met die goeie diens!

Totale rus vir siel.

Aanvanklik was dit 'n "bomskok" om in die eenvertrekplekkie in te stap met die net bed, bedkassies en yskas as losstaande items. Geen plek om jou tas neer te sit of iets uit te pak nie. Dieselfde met die badkamertjie. Gou het die absolute vrede en stilte jou laat vergeet van die primitiwiteit en het jy jou verlustig aan die stilte en pragtige groen Karoo-landskap en berge.

Was a great stay but needed ice on site!

We all had an amazing time but for the travel into town to get ice was a huge issue. Making ice available on site would have made the experience so much more comfortable. We experienced a scorcher of a day and had to travel into town twice during our stay. Other than that, we had the best time! Would love to come back! The stars were amazing. We also had friends who accidentally locked their keys in the car and there were people who came to help in a flash. We were so thankful! Just amazing!

Hemels.

Ons het ons tyd baie geniet. Dit was absoluut pragtig. Dis 'n plek as mens kalmte en rustigheid soek.

Highly recommend this amazing place to stay.

If you are looking for quiet alone time, you will struggle to find a better spot. We had a whole valley to ourselves. The cottage had all we needed and was comfortable. We will definitely be back to spend longer, running, hiking and mountain biking. Great spot!

Heerlike wegbreek wat eensaamheid bied met die ongerepte Karoo as jou voorstoep.

Uitstekende ligging, pragtige en netjiese eenhede. Uitstekende beligting ten spyte van moeilike ligging - goeie ingenieurswerk. Een kritiek was egter dat die gas uitgeput was by die Solitude en Tranquility storte (ten spyte dat daar volgens die inligtingsboek genoem was dat alles vooraf deurgekyk word). Miskien het die kampeerders die storte gebruik? Ons kon dus nie stort nie en dit was vrek koud! Maar vir ons gaan dit meer oor die ligging en die stilte as die comfort en dis juis dit wat bewaar moet word. Ek het met Jarred gepraat en gehoor jul oorweeg uitbreidings wat positiewe nuus is, solank die stilte en eensaamheid op van die plekkies bewaar word. Miskien kan twee van die enkelbedjies met 'n dubbelbed vervang word of alternatiewelik kan die sleeper coach reggemaak word vir die funksie as dubbelbed.

Ongelooflik lekker.

'n Ongelooflike lekker wegbreek van die daaglikse stadslewe!

Beste plek om te besoek vir stilte en romantiese wegbreek!

Dit was 'n wonderlikke ervaring, die mooiste plek! Lekker gebraai, stap en net ontspan. Vriendelike gasvryheid en sal die plek definitief aanbeveel vir enige iemand!

Rustigheid in die Karoo.

Ons het in Desemeber 2017 vinnig hierheen weggebreek. Rheebokskloof Cottage is lekker op sy eie en die stilte is wat ons nodif gehad het. Sterre was pragtig daar.

Enchanting Karoo quiet and nature at its best.

Gecko Rock epitomises the future of Karoo ecotourism. If you're into hotel holidays, look elsewhere. Off the grid and eco-friendly, quiet and with vast expanses of pristine Karoo to revive the soul. There are beautiful routes (with lots of climbs through typical Karoo "koppies") on the farm to cycle, walk and do with a 4x4. Too much for one weekend - that's why we'll definitely be back. Cape Nature has set the trend with their eco-friendly accommodation, and Gecko Rock is clearly ahead of other private reserves in that respect. There's also promise of more single track mountain biking routes to come which is exciting. You can feel the city stress subsiding as you pass through the gates. Wonderful!

Wonderlike Karoo-vrede.

Sien die sterre.

'n Fantastiese rustige wegbreek om jou self te vind.

Dit was heerlik om weg van die dolle daaglikse gejaagdheid saam met my vrou, weer te recharge en perspektief oor die lewe te herwin.

Lieflike rustige omgewing om siel te verfris!

Die eienaars was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam om ons verblyf so aangenaam moontlik te maak. Die hut in die natuur was presies wat ons wou hê as 'n wegbreek van die stad. Heerlike staproetes om te verken en net te rus in die natuur.

Rustig en kos vir jou siel! Hier kan jy letterlik jouself weer vind.

Enigeen wat die natuur liefhet sal hiervan hou. Hierdie is rustig met hoofletters. Pragtige plek en die vriendelikste mense.