KolKol Mountain Lodge is surrounded by exceptional views of the vast plant diversity in the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve with sweeping views of the Babylonstoren Mountains. The log-style cabin and fynbos pod accommodation was set up by Rudi and Karen Oosthuyse. The couple built this private and secluded retreat for folks needing to escape the noise of their daily lives and just enjoy the present moment – a perfect spot for newly-crowned Mrs South Africa and her husband.
Rudi explains, “You get a feeling that you’re out in the wilderness. There’s no buildings, no noise”. Karen adds, “It’s the perfect setting to connect with someone again with no distractions. We wanted people to realise what’s important in life. When you leave KolKol, you realise you need to sit back a bit and take in what’s going on around you”.
Rudi designed the cabins and pods himself, inspired by the French Stave method of using full, round logs of pine on the exterior. Inside, you’ll find natural stone from the surrounding area lining the walls. This stone was taken out of the Earth to plant more proteas and fynbos around the lodge.