Trout Triangle
Mpumalanga highlands fly-fishing loop centred on Dullstroom.
About this route
High in the Mpumalanga escarpment, Dullstroom sits at 2,000m above sea level with cold streams and stocked dams that draw fly-fishers from across the country year-round. The Trout Triangle is a loose loop centred on the village — pine plantations, indigenous grasslands, mist over the dams at dawn, fireplaces in every pub. A short break that feels much further from Johannesburg than the three-hour drive suggests.
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Stays along this route
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Katrinasrust Country Estate
Katrinasrust Trout Farm has been in the Brewer family for over 60 years, originally belonging to Eric Brewer's grandfather, Vernon. Eric took over the business in 1954 when he returned to South Africa with his family. In 1990, Tim Brewer, who had previously been working in exploration geology, returned to Katrinasrust with his wife, Lesley-Anne, and their three children to help his father run the trout business. Up until recently the farm produced in excess of 50 tonnes of fish per annum and largely dealt in live deliveries of trout to the local area and Mpumalanga province. More recently, however, the emphasis has gone over to recreation and Tim and Lesley-Anne have been working on developing the property as a haven for people wanting to escape to the country for some peace and quiet. Taking on this new direction for the farm is their daughter, Alice, and her fiance, Graeme, who moved back to Katrinasrust at the end of 2018.
Dunkeld Country & Equestrian Estate
A short drive outside of the quaint historical town Dullstroom, Dunkeld Country & Equestrian Estate is the ideal accommodation to explore the highest village in South Africa or spend time with your passions. When staying with us you can choose between the rustic charm of the Country Estate with gorgeous views of trees celebrating the season and the trout filled dams, or the Equestrian Estate with endless grasslands and manicured gardens surrounding the accommodation and stables. Our accommodation ranges from 4 star hotel rooms to self-catering villas and chalets that can accommodate couples, large families, businessmen and everyone in between. Dunkeld Country & Equestrian Estate truly is the perfect accommodation in Dullstroom, whether you're looking for a well-deserved family vacation, a romantic weekend away or a fishing trip. In order to provide our wildlife/fish reserves with the best possible natural surroundings we charge a Conservation Fee of R180 per vehicle for the duration of our guests' stay.