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Waterfall City Travel

for, we put together a list of priorities
(wonderful undulating terrain, plains
game, great views, endless walking
and cycling possibilities, and good
water supply, amongst them). When
Pam Golding Properties saw it, they
said ‘We have the place for you.’ We fell
in love instantly.

Next was conceptualising and building
Bushveld Bivouac so they could share
their treasured farm with the public.
“We have stayed in a lot of camps
and lodges in southern Africa, and I
work (in my professional life) for the
international high-end luxury industry,”
explains Christine. “Apart from that,
I love renovating (this was my 13
th
build!) and interiors as does my son
Loic who designed every detail of the
camp with me, based on where we saw
a gap in the market, incorporating the
existing natural elements (rocks, trees
etc.) as far as possible and with as little
environmental impact as possible.

The end game is a carefully crafted
unique experience. There are four
exclusive panoramic tented platforms,
each strategically placed to immerse
you in the breathtaking landscape. It’s
not just about escaping the city hustle
but embracing pure Rest, Relaxation,
and Rejuvenation (RNR).

Our journey took us to Dragon
Rock, where we found ourselves
perched above the Klein Drakensberg
escarpment. The multi-level suite
greets you with a large fire pit, setting
the stage for our culinary adventures
and starry-eyed evenings. A short
ascent led us to the main level – a
compact kitchen, a plunge pool, and
a deck with sun loungers offering
sublime views. A spacious, tented
bedroom fit for royalty was unveiled
a few steps down, with a bathroom levels. In fact, I could happily give up carefully built around the geographical
around the corner. The bedroom is my bedroom at home for this tented profile of the land where rocks, quartz
large enough for a king-size bed and castle, which overlooks the bush, and huge Marula and Syringa trees
two camping stretchers for young kids. home to plains game, giraffe and some take centre stage. They all showcase
Plus, a cupboard and coffee tableau. gorgeous bird sightings. Here, you are the same amenities but differ slightly in
living amongst the trees. décor, layout and views.
Don’t let the term tented fool you.
Despite being a tented space, one All four suites have been chosen for The villas are linked by pathways. Close
must understand this is luxury on all their location and views and have been enough to visit your neighbours if you

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