Dawsons Game & Trout Lodge Witbank, Middleburg & Surrounds

Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge in Mpumalanga is a unique and beautiful destination. The Province of Mpumalanga covers the area where the last remnant of the Great Rift Valley forms the escarpment, separating the Highveld and Lowveld with their dramatically different climates, flora and fauna.

Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge lies directly within the transition of these two distinctive areas, 'where the Highveld Springbok meets the Lowveld Impala'. Where dramatic mountains with perennial streams form the Komati River and the backdrop of wide-open grassland teeming with herds of buck indigenous to Southern Africa is yours to indulge.

Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge stands alone in this area, at the head of the Nelshoogte Pass, which winds down to Barberton amongst the oldest rock in the World and site of one of the earliest Gold Rushes and South Africa's first Stock Exchange. The Lodge accommodates sixteen guests in eight rooms; all of the facilities are of the highest standard. Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge is suited to the mature and more thoughtful guest to relax and contemplate the qualities of life.

Accommodation at the Dawsons Game & Trout Lodge

The Lodge offers exclusive accommodation in eight beautifully appointed rooms that have been individually decorated to create a rich colonial African ambiance without compromising on luxury. Each room offers full en-suite bathrooms with an elegant bath, spacious shower and heated towel rails. On those cold winter nights, guests can also relax in the warming glow of their own personal in-room fireplaces.

Dining

Marvel at the chef's innovative talent while you sit back and soak up the atmosphere, savouring the taste and aroma of cuisine in its most exquisite form. Breakfast and lunch can be served either in the privacy of your own room, on the patio or enjoyed in the dining room. For a romantic lunch, the chef can prepare a picnic basket that can accompany you on a self-drive outing to any secluded point on the reserve. Finally, for a truly African experience, dinner can be taken in the traditional African-style boma, around an open log fire.

Activities

Guests staying at the Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge have full access to a variety of activities. These include guided game drives and walks, trout and bass fishing, bird viewing, horse riding, scenic hikes or just simply relax around our pool area and soak up the magnificent sunshine and views.

The following activities can be enjoyed while staying at the Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge:

Bass and Trout Fishing

Bird Watching

The Mpumalanga area hosts a unique combination of bird species such as Knysna Lourie, Malachite Hum bird, Olive Bush-Shrike, Trumpeter Hornbill and many more occasional visitors and seasonal migrants. Spending a few hours in this our corner of paradise accompanied by a professional field guide and you will be offered constant excitement and endless photographic opportunities.

Hikes and Walks

Revitalize your spirits with a short guided or free walking day - walk along 100-year-old water canals to a spectacular waterfall overlooking the valley.

Horse Riding

For the adventurous there can be no better way of getting up close and personal to our wildlife.

Game viewing

Early morning and late afternoon guided game drives will thrill you across wide-open grasslands and through dense bushveld. Experience the unique behavioral patterns of our myriad of wild indigenous game species whilst enjoying your favorite sundowner.

Sightseeing

Dawsons 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 (Discovery of Gold – Gold Rush), Grasskop, Sabie and Swaziland, as well as the Kruger National Park.