Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge – Mpumalangas Superb Mountain Getaway

Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge is located close to Badplaas about four hrs out of Joburg in a fabulous location encompassed by hills along with a trout lake. As well as the Lodge, addititionally there is a cottage alongside the trout lake and this is ideal for anybody who wants to catch trout. Many of our travelling companions stayed at the Lodge whilst I spent the night down at the thatched roof stone cottage. It is a self-catering unit which is very well equipped and even has satellite tv. The size and style makes it ideal for a family group of 4 or five people that prefer their own personal space.

We got here late afternoon hence there was not enough time to do anything following check-in prior to an evening meal was prepared. Just before the evening meal, we had been invited to observe the cook demonstrate to us the way to prepare a fish and while I’m not a fish eater, it was very interesting. Its generally impressive how straightforward professionals make their job look.

Much like everywhere we stayed, the food was excellent and the entire group dined together on one long table which added to the experience.

The following day just after a really good breakfast, there was the opportunity to take part in various things to do including archery, quad bikes and horse riding but most of us made a decision to take pleasure in the chance to sleep in a lttle bit later than we had been able to all week. I had got up early to try and capture some photographs as the dawn broke. It is a beautiful sight in the African wilderness to wake up as it gets light and then to view the shadows thrown by the hills retreat as the sun’s rays advances. The early morning mist very quickly vanished and a wonderful blue sky was soon in its place.

Sadly there was not enough time to enjoy everything at Dawsons Lodge but you can find lots of adventures offered like bird watching, game viewing (no predators), fly fishing, hiking and walking, horseback safaris, archery, clay pigeon shooting and quad biking. Dawsons Lodge is additionally the ideal setting for weddings in which the newly weds can relax following their special day in the spa and wellness facilities. If you plan to check out Mpumalanga, Dawsons Lodge is a outstanding place to wind down.