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 their dramatically different climates, flora and fauna.
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.
Dawson’s Game and Trout Lodge offers exclusive, luxury accommodation in eight Individual Colonial styled rooms. Richly decorated to create a warm African ambiance, each room offers en-suite bathrooms with elegant bath, spacious shower and heated towel rails, as well as fireplaces for those cold winter nights.
Our chef’s innovative talent will allow you to enjoy cuisine in its most exquisite form, whilst appreciating the wonderful tastes and aromas of Africa. Breakfast and lunch can be served either in the privacy of one’s room, on the veranda or enjoyed in the dining room.
For a romantic lunch, our chef will prepare a sumptuous picnic basket to enjoy at one of many secluded spots on the reserve. Finally, for a true African experience, dinner can be enjoyed in our traditional outdoor boma.
Accommodation
ROOM CONFIGURATION
• 8 Bedrooms, sleeps 16
• 8 Standard rooms all can be configured as twins)
• 1 Luxury farmhouse accommodates 14 guests
• 1 Luxury private cottage accommodates 4 guests
• cots available on request
STANDARD ROOM FEATURES
• 3 Twin and 5 Double beds
• All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with separate showers, bath and toilet walk in closet, safe, fireplace, private balcony, mini-bar, coffee station and complimentary sherry and nuts
FARMHOUSE ROOM FEATURES
• 7 Rooms with 3 Twin and 4 Double beds
• All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with separate showers, bath and toilet
• Catering can be arranged on request
COTTAGE ROOM FEATURES
• 2 Rooms with 2 Twin and 1 Double beds
• Catering can be arranged on request
GENERAL ROOM INFORMATION
• Direct Dial Telephone
• Remote controlled television in rooms with MNET & DSTV
• Air-conditioning in all rooms
• Hairdryers in all rooms
• Room safes in all rooms
ATMOSPHERE & DESIGN
• 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.
VIEWS FROM THE ROOM
• The Great Rift valley and escarpment
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES
• Check in – 14h00
• Check out – 11h00
• Guests are welcome to arrive early, although we cannot guarantee rooms until check in time
Climate
Summer - the temperature varies from 10 degrees at night to 30 degrees C in the heat of the day. etc
Winter - the temperature varies from night to day. Daytime temperatures are mild normally about 20 degrees C. Night time temperatures are considerably colder dropping to below –02 degrees C. Temperatures drop dramatically just after sunset.
What to take
December to March, Summer Clothes. A warm jacket or jersey for the cooler mornings and evenings.
April to November, winter clothes. A very warm insulated Jacket for the cold morning and nights. Hats, scarf and gloves are recommended.
Comforatable walking shoes track shoes or boots are useful for the bush walks. Sandals are useful for walking around the lodge. Shorts and t-shirt needed all year round for the warm midday period.
Swimming costume, sunblock, insect repellent, sun hat, sunglasses and lip balm are recommended.
Dining
* Dining room, in suite dining, picnics, poolside and a boma offer different options
Activities
• Guided game drives and walks,
• Trout, bass and yellow fishing,
• Bird watching,
• Horse riding,
• Scenic forest and waterfall walks
• Enjoying the magnificent views.
Facilities
• 24 hour reception
• 24 hour security
• Currency exchange facilities
• Major credit card accepted
• Ample Parking
• Laundry service
• Baby sitting services
• Swimming Pool
• Lounge area
• Library
• Restaurant
• Cocktail Bar
• Room Service
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