01/10/2026
**IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VISITORS & GUESTS OF SCHOEMANSKLOOF**
To all guests planning to visit Schoemanskloof, our beautiful lodges, accommodation establishments and attractions:
We are aware of the concern created by recent reports of gunfire and incidents involving suspected illegal miners (zama zamas) in the Schoemanskloof/Mashobote area.
We would like to reassure visitors that, based on the information currently available, these incidents relate to conflict between groups involved in illegal mining activities and are **not attacks directed at tourists, lodges, attractions or the residents of Schoemanskloof**.
The safety and wellbeing of every guest visiting our valley remains our highest priority. Local authorities and law-enforcement services are aware of the situation and continue to monitor the affected areas.
Schoemanskloof remains a beautiful and welcoming destination, and our lodges, accommodation establishments and attractions continue to welcome guests.
We do, however, encourage all visitors to follow any temporary traffic instructions, road closures or official safety guidance that may be issued by the authorities.
Please do not allow rumours or misleading information on social media to create the impression that tourists or accommodation establishments are being targeted. At present, there are **no reports indicating that guests, lodges or tourist attractions are the targets of these incidents.**
We value every person who visits our valley and will continue doing everything reasonably possible to keep our guests informed and safe.
**Schoemanskloof remains open. Our guests remain welcome. Your safety remains our priority.**
Thank you for your continued support of the Schoemanskloof tourism community.
