Bushmans Kloof Airport

Bushman's Kloof, South Africa

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Private airstrip serving a luxury wilderness retreat.

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Cederberg, South Africa

Bushmans Kloof Airport (ICAO: FABK) is a small private airstrip located on the Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat in the Cederberg region of the Western Cape, South Africa. It serves as the primary air access point for guests of the exclusive Bushmans Kloof lodge, which is part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. The airstrip accommodates light aircraft and charter flights, allowing guests to avoid the lengthy road journey from Cape Town. It is not served by scheduled commercial airline services and operates exclusively for private and charter aviation purposes.

Getting to & from

Guests arriving by air are transferred directly to the Bushmans Kloof lodge by resort vehicles, with Cape Town approximately 250 km away by road.

Airlines here

No scheduled commercial airlines operate here; the airstrip is served exclusively by private and charter aircraft.

Notable facts

›Located within the Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve in the Cederberg Mountains of the Western Cape.
›Serves the award-winning Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat, part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection.
›Accessible only to private and charter light aircraft.
›The reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site candidate area known for its San rock art.
›Charter flights typically depart from Cape Town's general aviation facilities to reach this airstrip.

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City & Place Guide

Ancient wilderness, rock art, and five-star serenity in the Cederberg.

Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat is a remote luxury safari destination nestled in the Cederberg Mountains of the Western Cape, about 260 km north of Cape Town. The 7,500-hectare private reserve is famous for over 130 San rock art sites, dramatic sandstone formations, and an extraordinary diversity of fynbos flora and Cape wildlife.

The reserve operates as a self-contained retreat, meaning nearly everything — accommodation, meals, guided activities, and game drives — is included within the property. Visitors come seeking deep relaxation, guided wilderness experiences, and a genuine sense of disconnection from modern life.

Because Bushmans Kloof is a private, gated reserve rather than a conventional town, there are no public streets, shops, or independent restaurants. The experience is entirely curated by the lodge, making it one of South Africa's most immersive eco-luxury escapes.

•San Rock Art Sites — over 130 ancient Khoisan paintings scattered across the reserve
•Bushmans Kloof Pool & Spa — a serene wellness sanctuary set against sandstone cliffs
•Guided Game Drives — spot Cape mountain zebra, eland, and over 140 bird species
•Stargazing Deck — near-zero light pollution makes for spectacular night skies
•Fynbos Hiking Trails — explore one of Earth's six floral kingdoms up close
•The Rock Pool — a natural mountain swimming hole perfect for a secluded dip

Getting around: Bushmans Kloof is accessible only by private vehicle or a lodge-arranged transfer from Cape Town, roughly a 3-hour drive via the N7 highway. Once inside the reserve, all movement is handled exclusively by lodge staff using guided 4x4 game vehicles — there is no public transport, taxi service, bus, or rideshare access of any kind.

Best time: Spring (August to October) is ideal when fynbos wildflowers are in full bloom and temperatures are mild, though the reserve offers rewarding visits year-round.

Local food: Dining at Bushmans Kloof features refined Cape cuisine highlighting locally sourced ingredients, with standout experiences including bush breakfasts in the wilderness, candlelit dinners under the stars, and traditional braai evenings by the fire.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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