About Us

Rockwood Karkloof Lodges is owned and managed by the Hancock family who are passionate conservationists and are delighted to share their homes, their love of the outdoors and the beautiful Karkloof area with our guests.

Rockwood staff, Sue, Jabu, Lucky, Zama, Sboniso, Siyanda, Sli, Nozipho and Nomfundo are your hosts for your stay. They have all been living in the area most of their lives and are excited to share the area with you. They are assisted by Meghan and Sanisha from Durban.

Rockwood is situated on Spitzkop Farm and within the Karkloof Nature Reserve of the KwaZulu Natal Midlands, South Africa. The Karkloof Nature Reserve is a joint venture between Rockwood Leisure and Ezimvelo KZN Wildlife. Spitzkop Farm is owned and run by the Hancock Family.

For the outdoor enthusiast the farm has a network of well designed and maintained trails for mountain biking, trail running, hiking and walking. Rockwood has seven waterfalls, numerous dams and rivers that are perfect for fishing and swimming. The reserve has a vast array of fauna and flora.

The owners were married at Rockwood Forest Lodge in 2004 and built Rockwood Farm House and Rockwood Farm Cottage in 2010. The units offer luxury and cosy self-catering accommodation to those who appreciate the natural beauty and tranquillity of the indigenous forest and grasslands.

We invite you to be adventurous, explore and enjoy your stay.