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Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge

Dawsons Game & Trout Lodge, Barberton, Mpumalanga

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Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585

Description

"It is a place where the sun dances across the open plains at sunrise and sunset, painting the landscape a vivid combination of fiery red, orange, copper and gold.

It is a place where herds of zebra, giraffe, nguni cattle, impala, springbok, bontebok, eland and wildebeest slowly wander the land, impervious to time.

It is a place where dramatic mountains with perennial streams and waterfalls form the Komati River, flowing lazily from trout dam to trout dam. It is a place of open space, where you can relish the freedom of timelessness, exploration and peace. It is a place of retreat, of absolute relaxation.

It is Dawson’s Game and Trout Lodge - undoubtedly, magnificently, Unique."

Dawsons lies at the transition of these two reas, "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.

Our 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.

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.

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.

Accommodation

At Dawson’s Game and Trout Lodge we offer you a dinner bed and breakfast option (DBB), a fully inclusive (FI) option as well as a self-catering option. The Main Lodge is DBB or FI only, with the Homestead and Creekside Cottage providing self-catering accommodation.

For those staying at the Homestead or Creekside Cottage, meals at the Main Lodge are gladly accommodated and charged per head. Please arrange with the Lodge well in advance and advise of any specific dietary requirements.

Dawson’s 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 our 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 Dawson’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.

Dawson’s 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.

Location

Situated in Mpumalanga where the Great Rift Valley forms the Escarpment
01h30 from the Kruger International Airport
02h00 from Sabi Sands
01h00 from the Nelspruit
01h30 from Malelane Gate in the Kruger National Park
03h00 from Johannesburg
01h00 km from Mbabane in Swaziland
01h15 from the Royal Swazi Sun (Bring passports for traveling to Swaziland)

Cuisine

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. We make our own granola, infuse our signature ice-tea with home-grown herbs, venison and trout dishes to emulate our name: game and trout lodge.

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. Picnics – brunch at trout dam; or on lawn under the trees.

Directions

From Johannesburg take the N12 to Witbank, which joins the N4 and carry on towards Nelspruit. Turn off at Machadodorp (R541) and follow signs to Badplaas. At the T-junction, turn left to Barberton (R38) and the entrance to the lodge is approximately 15.2 km up the road on your left. From Midrand take the M1 North to Pretoria, following the N1 to Polokwane (Pietersburg) and branch off onto the N4 to Witbank and later Nelspruit. Follow directions to Machadodorp and the lodge as above. From Pretoria take the N4 to Witbank/Nelspruit following directions to Machadodorp and the lodge as above.