We are an aspiring self-sufficient family that aim to inspire other people to live creatively.
Self-contained accommodation for two in the bushveld with magnificent views and the sounds of nature.
Our Boxes offer a luxury stay in a tranquil garden setting with beautiful views and are elegantly appointed.
Escape the ordinary and immerse yourself in the rustic charm of our beautifully hand crafted tipi.
If you are looking for something intimate, peaceful and away from the busy life then this is for you
Refiloe
It was a good stay overall
Mendy
This was an amazing experience outside of city life. The accommodation is well equipped with insect repellents to make your stay even that more comfortable. The scenery is beautiful and... read more
Herr ThapeloSix years ago, Gavin and I decided that we wanted to live a very different life to what we were living, (not that there was anything wrong with our life), we just knew that we could create an adventure and be a little unconventional in our twilight years.
At this stage we were living in an apartment in the city of Johannesburg and we knew that our hearts yearned for a life in the bush and not in a city. With that in mind we purchased a plot of untouched land in Nelspruit and embarked on an exciting adventure. At the time I needed to stay in Joburg and Gav moved down to Nelspruit to set up and begin the build.
The second thing to happen to begin our new life, was we purchased a 1973 School Bus that was in terrible condition, but we saw the potential in Patsy as she is affectionately known and she became our home for five years. Patsy seems to be a very popular destination that we now rent out as a quirky self-catering space at Kokiville.
Late in 2020 after Covid had started to ease up, I made the move to Nelspruit and Patsy was no longer able to offer the space for a home for two grumpy adults, two dogs and two businesses. Previously we had built a cottage for our workers John and Elias but after John passed away, Elias left to go home and the cottage became a storeroom until I claimed it as home, our little cottage.
When we left JHB we took all our possessions to Nelspruit in a 12m container knowing that we would one day create a living space from the container, in 2022 we launched what we are calling The Boxes of Kokiville.
Throughout our journey, one thing has stood out and that is living creatively. We did not have huge heaps of cash, everything we have done has been on a shoestring and we have found inventive ways of creating a beautiful space that we love to share with our guests.
Self-sufficient living is so important to us. We use the beautiful sun to provide us with electricity, we have grey water ponds that also collect rainwater and add a special ecosystem that houses interesting species of frogs and provide bathing opportunities for the wild birds. We have a borehole and are beginning to grow much of our own food.
We are relieved to have a great team to work with to maintain all the special-ness that we create at Kokiville
I would be remiss if I did not add our beloved animal to ‘about us’, they are so much a part of Kokiville. From our chickens (all named) that lay interesting, coloured eggs, to our goose that we thought was a gander that is now raising ducklings we bought, to our bees that produce delicious sweetness for us, to our Khaki Cambell ducks that lay lots of duck eggs and of course our four doggies, that greet our guests with so much enthusiasm and love.
This is us; this is team Kokiville.
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