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Barberton, Southern Kruger Region |
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Dawson’s Game and Trout
Lodge, a unique African experience, is situated in
Mpumalanga where the last remnant of the Great Rift Valley
forms the Escarpment, separating the High- and Lowveld with
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Dawson’s lies at the transition of these two regions, where
Highveld Blesbuck meet Lowveld Impala, with dramatic
mountain backdrops forming perennial streams and waterfalls
that is the Komati River. Explore at you leisure over 2000
hectares of wide open grasslands and bushveld, teeming with
herds of antelope.
We accommodate sixteen guests in eight rooms, all of our
facilities are of the highest standard, so that a stay with
us is more like a country house party of yesteryear. For the
mature and more thoughtful guest to relax and contemplate
the qualities of life, that here, make a truly splendid
place.
Accommodation
At Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge we offer 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 our 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 our dining room.
For a romantic lunch, our chef will prepare a sumptuous
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 our traditional
African-style boma, around an open log fire.
Conferences
Dawsons Game & Trout Lodge offers 2 Conference
Venues each offering boardroom seating for 12 delegates,
cinema 30, u-shape 15 and schoolroom seating for 20. We
specialise in intimate weddings and exclusive functions.
Activities
Guests have full access to a variety of activities while
staying at Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge. 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.
Bass and Trout Fishing: While away the
hours doing what comes naturally from our well-stocked
waters or let us offer you expert tuition.
Bird Watching: The 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 our corner of paradise accompanied by a
professional field guide will offer constant excitement and
photographic opportunities.
Hikes and Walks: Revitalise 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
behavioural patterns of our myriad of wild indigenous game
species whilst enjoying your favourite 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), Graskop, Sabie and Swaziland, as well as the Kruger
National Park. |
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