Stonecutters Lodge offers a host of activities to keep guests entertained while fly fishing in South Africa. From trout fishing in the dams and bird watching, to cultural trips to the Highlands Battlefields, exciting hikes up the mountain and enjoying the breathtaking landscapes of the area, Stonecutters offers a memorable and rewarding South Africa holiday.
Fly fishing:
Catch and release is enforced for all river fish and trout and fish caught and taken from the dams will be charged for. Being a professional fly fishing environment, only fly fishing methods and equipment are permitted at Stonecutters and no day visitors are allowed to fish in these waters.
Fly fishing clinic with expert tuition can be arranged and are great for both new and expert fisherman. The waters of Stonecutter is ideal for all fly fishing enthusiasts, from the novice fisherman wanting to learn the sport, to experts wanting to hone their skills.
The Waters:
Stonecutters boasts 2 dams, one measuring a quarter hectare and the other one hectare. Both dams are well stocked with rainbow trout and dams are served by a jetty. Stonecutters also has 3 kilometres of the free flowing Dorps River, home to an abundance of rainbow trout.
The river is constantly maintained providing the best possible fishing conditions. The banks have been lowered and grassed in some places, making it easier and more accessible to anglers wanting to fish from the riverbank. Because of the balance food chain ecosystem, wild trout are now breeding in the river.
Tours:
Take a fascinating journey through the beautiful and scenic areas of Mpumalanga, while your partner enjoys fly fishing in South Africa. You first destination is Dullstroom, a vibrant and charming village situated in the Highlands Meander. Here you will encounter of wealth of galleries, shops, restaurants and home crafts.
This area is also prolific in natural beauty and wildlife, with cranes and birds of prey dominant in the area. Luscious wetlands, spectacular beech and elm trees and a kaleidoscope of colourful veld flowers blooming in the spring makes the Highlands Meander its home.
Discover the 'off the beaten track' places like Tonteldoos and then to the beautiful Draaikraal valley and the vast and rugged Steenkampsberg. Lying at the foot of the Long Tom Pass, Lyndenburg is a good place to visit for a cultural African experience.
Highlands Battlefields:
Experience the dramatic tales of pain, sadness, humour and compassion while traveling the route taken by the Boer and British all those years ago. Discover the history of the Mpumalanga Battlefields, an important part of South African history, on full of half days tours.
Bird watching:
Enjoy a rewarding bird watching experience at Stonecutters Lodge. The river banks, mountains, forests and bushveld of the area are home to a profuse range of stunning birdlife. Birds found in this area include Buffstreaked Chat, kingfishers and Red Bishops. Excellent birding hotspots in the area include Verloren Valei Nature reserve, Orighstad Dam Nature Reserve and Elands Valley.
