Klipboks Lodge

SOUTHERN YURTS is situated on the beautiful Diepklowe Nature Reserve, just 90 minutes (100km) from Cape Town.

Klipboks Lodge provides the perfect atmosphere for group getaways with open-plan indoor and outdoor living spaces, comfortable bedrooms, a plunge pool, private wood-fired hot tub and a private river/yoga deck. You can read more about this accommodation below.

Klipboks Lodge: PRIVATE group space

Klipboks Lodge sleeps 4 - 8 people+ in four en-suite bedrooms with a fully equipped indoor kitchen, a small indoor dining/lounge area, and a large covered outdoor kitchen, bar and outdoor dining space. Leading on from the kitchen and bar is a braai and boma space, a cold-water plunge pool, a private wood-fired hot tub and a lounge/yoga deck next to the stream.

More guests can be accommodated at Klipboks Lodge in glamping dome tents at the site itself, or in our other accommodation on the property.

Each bedroom is equipped for two people sharing, with one queen bedroom and three twin-sharing rooms. Bedding, towels, blankets, hot water bottles and electric blankets (in winter) are provided.

The Lodge is solar-powered (no load-shedding), with good wifi available for those that need to work. En-suite bathrooms have hot-water showers, a toilet and basin. The self-catering kitchen is equipped for up to 20 people with a gas stove top for cooking, a fridge and small freezer, crockery, cutlery, utensils, braai facilities, firewood, firelighters, soaps, shampoos, salt, pepper, filter coffee, sugar, and tea. There is an indoor fireplace in the lounge and extra blankets for sitting outside.

*SMALL CHILDREN (<2 years) AND PETS ARE WELCOME, WITH PRIOR ARRANGEMENT - A SMALL ADDITIONAL FEE IS APPLICABLE.

*Note for pet owners: this is a nature reserve and during spring and summer months there are ticks in the veld.

ACTIVITIES

Southern Yurts is located on Diepklowe Nature Reserve, which is also home to Porcupine Hills Guest Farm - a small olive growing operation and nature conservancy. Guests staying at Klipboks Lodge are situated in the conservancy and have full access to the farm during their stay. The farm itself has a range of activities, including marked and mapped hiking trails, trail running, bird watching (bird books and binoculars provided), and a small farm dam with a canoe and kayak. Fishing (catch and release) is also available at the farm dam, and fishing rods and gear can be rented by prior arrangement. If you’d like to explore the surrounding area, activities such as wine tasting, zip lining, horse-riding, farmer’s markets, and more, are all within a 30 minute drive.

Whilst Southern Yurts accommodation is self-catering, Sundowner Baskets, Dinner Baskets and Breakfast Baskets can be arranged - please contact us for more information on what the basket contains when you book.

RATES

STANDARD LODGE RATES 2025: 13th January - 30th November 2025

KLIPBOKS (sleeping 4 - 8):

R2600 per night, sleeping four | R 4000 per night, sleeping eight

Weekend rates (Friday/ Saturday/ Sunday): R3000 per night, sleeping four | R 4500 per night, sleeping eight

HOLIDAY & HIGH SEASON RATES (School Holidays, 1st December - 11th January 2026): R3300 per night, sleeping four | R 4800 per night, sleeping eight

*PLEASE NOTE THAT A CONSERVATION FEE OF R75 pp PER STAY WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR BOOKING TOTAL.

ADDITIONS AT SOUTHERN YURTS

Please let us know if you would like to add any of these options to your booking at least 2 days prior to arrival:

Breakfast Basket - R850, catered to 4 people (eggs, bacon or sausages*, fresh farm bread, fried tomato or mushrooms*, yoghurt, granola, fruit salad, butter, jam, and milk)

Sundowner Basket - R1200, catered to 4 people (Cheese and cold meats styled-platter with dips, pickles, crackers, chips and wine)

Dinner Basket - R1000, catered to 4 people (Ready to braai meal, with meats, veg, garlic bread, salad and snacks)

*all meals have Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal options

Pet Fee - R100 per pet per stay
Fishing permit - R50 per person, bring your own rod
Fishing rod rental, includes permit - R150 per rod, two rods available

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT AT SOUTHERN YURTS?

We strive to provide a high quality experience for our guests. Each of our unique accommodations offers a stylish and interesting experience, where guests can connect with the beautiful natural surrounds without compromising on comfort. One can expect to create stories to share, and memories that linger.

At Southern Yurts, we operate with a strong ecological conscience. All of our firewood is harvested from alien eradication efforts in the Botrivier. Accommodations are built from up-cycled materials, alien wood sourced from around the Western-Cape and our Yurt canvas and hemp covers are produced by South African companies that, like us, care about supporting local industry. All accommodation units are equipped with biodegradable soaps, shampoos and conditioners, and water is reused on gardens, or returned to the river systems via natural filtration.

More on the DIEPKLOWE CONSERVATION TRUST

The Diepklowe Conservation Trust, started in 2022, is a non-profit fund that is devoted to ensuring the management and maintenance of the Diepklowe Nature Reserve - in which Southern Yurts is located. A conservation fee of R75 per person per stay is added to each booking, and goes directly to this fund. Maintenance programs in the reserve are primarily centered around alien clearing in the riverine areas, erosion management, hiking trail access and rewilding of the unique Renosterveld Biome. Programs are generally executed in autumn and winter months when conditions are more safe and conducive to bush work. For more information on the conservation and how you can make a donation or get involved, please email us at info@southernyurts.co.za.