BOTHA’S HILL | VALLEY OF 1000 HILLS
A place to stay, explore and celebrate
One unforgettable place, where people gather and memories last forever
✓ Near Hillcrest
✓ Country Stay
✓ Walking trails
✓ Valley Views
✓ Bush camp
✓ Event Venue
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
What brings you to Kariki?
View accommodation →
Discover the bush camp →
Explore the venue →
Trails and scooters →
Pet-friendly café →
FEATURED EXPERIENCE
Your year-end function, without the boardroom
Bring your team together in a relaxed natural setting, with flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, activities and catering options.
✓ Up to 60 guests
✓ Team-building activities / games
✓ Café & barista available
FEATURED EXPERIENCE
A beautiful place to ask the biggest question
Plan a proposal surrounded by nature, with the Valley of 1000 Hills as your backdrop. Choose a special spot anywhere along the trail, or return to The Studio for a beautifully styled celebration.
✓ Scenic locations along the trails
✓ The Studio event venue
✓ Space for décor, photographs and a private celebration
WHY GUESTS RETURN
Real experiences, shared by our guests
“A beautiful home in a stunning environment with very friendly hosts.”
— Riemke, Netherlands
Villa Review
“Hot coffee from the friendly barista, coupled with delicious almond biscotti, a friendly visit from Daisy the donkey and the most exquisite view of 1000 hills!!”
— Lynn, South Africa
Café Review
“Excellent service, excellent communication and excellent trails.”
— Branden, South Africa
Bush camp Review
“The perfect place to host our dad’s 50th birthday with our closest family and friends”.
— Carla, South Africa
Event Venue Review
BEFORE YOU VISIT
Quick answers
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Kariki is located at 148 Old Main Road, Botha’s Hill. Halfway between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Overlooking The Valley of 1000 Hills, close to Hillcrest and within easy reach of Durban.
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Yes. Send your date, group size and the experience you have in mind for a tailored quote.
karikiexperience@gmail.com
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Our café and trails are pet-friendly. Dogs to be kept on leads in the café and be well socialised.
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Yes, R20 per person. This goes towards upkeep and trail maintenance.
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The self-catering villa sleeps up to 9 guests. There are 4 separate bedrooms. An open living room, fully functioning kitchen, indoor fire place and a swimming pool over looking the valley of 1000 hills.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Let’s plan your Kariki Experience
Tell us your preferred date, number of guests and what you’d like to do.
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