Skurweberg Trout Hideaway in
Mpumalanga is an exclusive Luxury Trout Lodge Between Badplaas and
Machadodorp. Here you can indulge in luxury self-catering accommodation in the
Skurweberg Mountains of Mpumalanga, South Africa while casting flies to rainbow,
brown and golden trout.
The Skurweberg Mountain Pass meanders through the
mountainous area just outside Machadodorp in Mpumalanga, South Africa and
offers breathtaking scenery to the nature enthusiast. The Skurweberg Mountains in the
Mpumalanga Highlands was named after the ancient sandstone outcroppings, which
apparently dates back to the Godwana period. Some of the flora found in the
area includes yellowwood trees and a variety of aloes. About three quarters of
the way down the pass from Machadodorp to Badplaas, Skurweberg Trout Hideaway's
sign is on the left.
Accommodation at Skurweberg Trout Hideaway
Skurweberg Trout Hideaway is the epitome of exclusivity as
only one group of people is allowed at the lodge at any given time. No day
visitors are allowed and guests have exclusive use of the earth dam and fly
fishing in the Upper Boshoekspruit River.
Accommodation consists of a three-bedroom lodge, two of the
bedrooms have en suite facilities and a third bathroom is shared. A sleeper
coach in the living room provides accommodation for an additional two guests
bringing the capacity of the lodge to eight people in total.
Friendly and competent staff services the lodge twice daily
and all possible amenities are present. The kitchen is fully equipped with
microwave, stove, fridge, freezer, cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils.
Comfortable couches in the living room makes watching
television or lounging around the fireplace a pleasure. Outside the lounge, a
wooden deck runs the length of the lodge and the wooden patio furniture is
perfect for watching the sunset over the earth dam and surrounding mountains.
Turning left out of the sliding doors of the lounge, a
thatched lapa contains a built in fireplace for barbecue as well as a garden
table and sufficient chairs. A large fridge with freezer compartment provides
extra space for preserving the day's catch.
Fly-Fishing for Trout at Skurweberg Trout Hideaway
Anglers can cast their flies to the rainbow, golden and
brown trout, either in the one-hectare earth dam or in the three kilometer
stream of the upper Boshoekspruit. The lodge affords a perfect view over the
earth dam while the stream is a short walk away.
Two wooden jetties' facilitates long casts to the trout
visible in the clear water of the dam. No artificial barriers limit the flow of
water in the stream, but a few well-placed rocks create natural pools for trout
to hunt and spawn. All trout caught are paid for per kilogram upon departure
from the lodge.
Other Activities at Skurweberg Trout Hideaway
Besides fly-fishing for trout, guests can go for hikes on
the property and picnic at the 90 feet tall waterfall a short walk upstream
from the earth dam. The birdlife is prolific around the lodge and will keep
avid birders occupied for hours. The property is safe and children can explore
the surroundings on foot or by mountain bike.
Where is Skurweberg Trout Hideaway
From the N4 highway between Johannesburg / Pretoria guests
should take the turnoff towards Machadodorp. Drive through the town and follow
the signs indicating the road to Badplaas. Once tourists start descending the
Skurweberg Mountain Pass, they should keep a lookout for the signpost on the
left at a cluster of eucalyptus trees.
Bookings
are essential to secure accommodation at Skurweberg Trout Hideaway, as
accommodation at the lodge is fully booked well in advance.
Another trout lodge in the area is Waterfall Mountain Trout between
Badplaas and Carolina.
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