Activities
Explore Donkieskraal activities, from game drives and guided hikes to Ancient Bushman Rock Art, birdlife, 4x4 trails and stargazing. Seasonal flowers, weddings and private events add more ways to experience the reserve.
Scattered across the landscape are more than 30 known places where rock paintings can still be found — hidden in caves, shelters and rock overhangs.
Scattered across the landscape are more than 30 known places where rock paintings can still be found — hidden in caves, shelters and rock overhangs. To help protect these fragile sites and preserve them for the future, visits are by guided experience only.
For example, guests can spot eagles, falcons, sunbirds, bee-eaters, woodpeckers, swallows, doves, canaries and more across Donkieskraal's peaceful Sandveld setting.
For example, guests can spot eagles, falcons, sunbirds, bee-eaters, woodpeckers, swallows, doves, canaries and more across the West Coast countryside.
In addition, guests can use the outdoor braai area for relaxed gatherings.
In addition, guests can use the outdoor braai area for relaxed gatherings. To protect the reserve, guests may light fires only in the designated areas.
Furthermore, the lodge hosts private lunches and celebrations in a relaxed natural setting.
Additionally, the lodge hosts private lunches for up to 30 guests, conferences, birthdays, baby showers, bachelor and bachelorette celebrations in a relaxed natural setting. The lodge team can discuss catering assistance around your budget per person.
In addition, a shared kitchen supports a comfortable self-catering stay.
Furthermore, a shared kitchen provides a practical space for guest meal preparation and supports Donkieskraal's self-catering stays.
Explore rugged mountain terrain on a 4x4 experience available by arrangement.
Discover Donkieskraal’s rugged landscapes on a 4x4 experience arranged with the lodge, with sweeping views, striking rock formations and memorable off-road terrain along the way.
Explore farms, mountains and open land on guided hikes.
Explore farms, mountains and open land on guided hikes through breathtaking landscapes. Along the way, discover ancient Bushman paintings in caves and rock overhangs.
See the West Coast landscape come alive with indigenous wildflowers.
During August and September, the surrounding mountains and landscapes come alive with indigenous wildflowers in the West Coast flower region.
Explore Donkieskraal on a unique Unimog game drive.
Explore Donkieskraal on a unique Unimog game drive with sightings of eland, springbok, kudu, blue wildebeest, ostrich and more. Visit ancient Bushman paintings and take in the surrounding landscape.
Sunset game drives are available, and custom or private game drives can be arranged to suit your group, with pricing available on request.
Discover planets, constellations and countless stars in the peaceful mountain setting.
Escape into nature and discover the night sky, with planets, constellations and countless stars visible from the peaceful mountain setting.
Cool off at the guest swimming pool after a warm day outdoors.
Cool off at the swimming pool after a warm day outdoors. Donkieskraal has one swimming pool for guests to enjoy during their stay.
Celebrate an intimate wedding in Donkieskraal's natural rock setting.
Celebrate an intimate wedding of 30–60 guests in a natural setting. Donkieskraal can accommodate up to 34 guests in cave chalets, glamping tents and Hendre's House, with additional guests welcome to camp.
As a self-catering venue, tables, chairs and decor are arranged by you; Donkieskraal can recommend preferred suppliers and discuss optional catering around your budget per person.
Plan the right pace
Game drives, guided hikes, private drives, weddings and event arrangements can be confirmed when enquiring.
