Bakkrans is one of the few places left in the world where the modern world cannot reach you. Nestled within a World Heritage Site and the Cape Floral Region, this 6,000-hectare sanctuary offers a landscape of magnificent sandstone ranges, ancient San rock paintings, and incredible biodiversity.

From the world’s smallest tortoise to the endangered Cape Mountain Zebra and the elusive Cape Leopard, Bakkrans is a living museum of natural and human history. Guests stay in traditional stone-walled veld cottages — modelled after the dwellings of early frontier herders — offering an authentic, grounded lifestyle. The experience is elevated by an indigenous eco-pool and a private sauna, providing the perfect vantage point for the Cederberg’s legendary star-strewn nights.

Bakkrans is a founding member of the Cederberg Conservancy. With no inner fences, the reserve allows for the free, unhindered movement of wildlife across the landscape. By choosing this experience, you will experience a vital corridor of conservation in one of South Africa’s most sensitive ecological zones.

Founded by Ozzy Yerlikaya, Travel Designer is a Cape Town-based boutique operator dedicated to connecting the curious and the open-minded with Africa’s most remarkable people and places. Moving beyond traditional tourism, Travel Designer focuses on "Roads Less Travelled" — soulful, expertly curated experiences that encourage travellers to slow down and reconnect with nature.

As a values-driven brand, they specialise in conservation-themed journeys that leave a positive impact on both the environment and the host communities. From the rugged peaks of the Cederberg to the vast expanses of the Karoo, Travel Designer’s mission is to inspire a profound sense of wonder through previously unimagined experiences that deeply resonate long after the journey ends.