Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge

Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge

Price Range: Mid Range Accommodation

Rating: 4 Star Accommodation

Accommodation Type: Guest House

Location: Barberton, Lowveld, South Africa

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Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge

Location

Located in the Barberton area of Mpumalanga, Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge is the perfect getaway for intimate or group accommodation.

The Lodge

Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge is a gorgeously restored old farm house incorporating seven double rooms - five of them en-suite - comfortably accommodates up to fourteen sharing guests. Visitors are able to hire out the entire homestead and this wonderful option is the perfect answer for those seeking shared accommodation for large parties, conference groups or even a weekend away!

The Rooms

Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge, a unique African Experience offers exclusive luxury in individually styled rooms. Rich décor creates an African ambience with elegant bathrooms and cosy fireplaces.

Eight luxurious en-suite rooms with large Victorian-style bathrooms. All of the facilities are of the highest standard, large suites with dry-stone interior walls, percale linen, king size 4-poster beds, hand picked antique furniture, fireplaces, sherry and nuts, walk-in closet, heated towel rails, fully stocked mini-bars with Dawson’s home-made chocolate chip cookies as well as freshly ground coffee.

This quaint thatched-roofed stone cottage lies tucked away in the privacy of Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge's mountainside. Also with own trout dam, fully equipped kitchen, DSTV, private verandah for afternoon sundowners. Open plan with double bed up stairs, 2 singles and a double sleeper couch. As well as 2 pull out mattresses. Perfect for a family of 4 or 5 or 2 couples.

Gorgeously restored old farm house with 7 double rooms (5 en-suite) and additional beds for children. Can accommodate 14 people sharing plus 3 bunk beds in TV room. Pay per night for entire unit. Ideal for large parties that know each other as it is open-plan i.e family get-together, bachelor’s parties, conference groups, and girl’s weekend away. Serviced daily – towels, soap.

Facilities

A fully equipped kitchen, lapa area and private verandah create the perfect environment for entertaining, while the tastefully decorated lounge with DSTV enables restful relaxation. Complete with its' own swimming pool, and situated directly in front of the reserves largest trout dam

Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge now offer their guests spa treatments that focus specifically on de-toxification and de-stressing in an inspiring environment.

Activities

There are numerous activities available at Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge including:

Birdwatching:

The area hosts a unique combination of bird species to trill even the most avid birder. Some speciaes include Knysna Louries, Malachite Hum bird, Olive Bush-Shrike, Trumpeter Hornbill and many more occasional visitors and seasonal migrants. Bring your binoculars or borrow ours.

Game Viewing:

Dawson’s does not have any dangerous animals on the property, so it is the ideal opportunity to view game safely on foot. Our daily game drives will provide you with the opportunity to either walk from a point or enjoy a unique bush picnic set up on top of a hill overlooking the valley.

Fly Fishing:

While away the hours by doing what comes naturally at one of our seven well-stocked dams. Let us offer you expert tuition or set up a gourmet picnic for you to enjoy whilst you practice the art of casting. We practise catch and release only.

Hiking and Walking:

The hiking or walking opportunities on Dawson’s are endless. Walk along 100-year-old water canals to a spectacular waterfall or climb to Leonard’s Rock, the highest point of the surrounding mountains, and enjoy the magnificent view overlooking the entire valley.

Horseback Safari:

Hoofbeat Safari's – offers professional horse rides for all ages and gives you the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful lowveld scenery as well as game viewing on horseback. Great packages are on offer which adds value to your ride and really creates that experience of a life time".

Sightseeing in and around Dawson Game Lodge and Trout Farm

Dawson’s Game and Trout Lodge, is situated in Mpumalanga (meaning “the rising sun”) which is well known for its spectacular scenery, wild life and historical interest. Exciting day drives can be taken to nearby Barberton, Pilgrims Rest (home of the South Africa’s historic Gold Rush), Grasskop, Sabie and Swaziland, as well as the Kruger National Park.

Quad biking, archery and clay pigeon shooting can also be arranged