ACTIVITIES

The ‘Zebra crossing!’

Walkersons Country Estate is an upmarket 800 hectare private estate, situated in the Eastern Highlands of South Africa. Offering a limited number of owners an exclusive country Lifestyle. The Estate and the 5 star Walkersons Hotel and Spa, offers a wide selection of amenities:

ACTIVITIES ON THE ESTATE

  • Hiking and walking – There are mountain hiking trails, as well as a network of paved contoured walking paths, throughout the 800 hectare Estate and up into the mountain reserve, ensuring that trails are pleasantly simple, alongside winding rivers and waterfalls. The hike up the mountain offers panoramic, spectacular views.
  • Cycling – There are tar roads for riding or tracks for mountain bikes.
  • Horseriding – You contact Dave (082) 442 9766 to find out rates and for booking for horserides on the Estate – http://www.dullstroomhorseriding.co.za
  • Flyfishing – Pristine trout dams that are regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout and from time to time also Brown Trout. The estate regularly wins awards for its fishing. (You require a permit to Flyfish at the Estate, the house has four permits for guests)
  • Indigenous flora and Fauna – The Estate and surrounding area offers ample birdwatching, especially near the natural dams. There is variety of game such as Zebra, Blesbok and others, jackets, genets and caracals. The area has a unique sub alpine climate with many rare bulbs, orchids and plants.
  • 5 Star Restaurant – The hotels restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, tea, cocktails and dinner!
  • Spa treatments at the hotel– (013) 253 7000
  • The estate has a number of game that roam freely which include Impala, Zebra, Blue Wildebeest and Bles buck.
  • Accessibility – 1000m long, 8m asphalt runway ideal for light aircraft and helicopters and it is 10km East from Dullstroom, and fully accessible by car. 

The herds of Zebra, often come down the driveway of ‘Outcrop Country house’ and come for a tea visit or a late night walkabout! 

The Zebra often come down the driveway too visit!

Activities can be booked by calling the Hotel on +27(0)13 253 7233 or emailing them on info@walkersonsprivateestate.co.za

Dullstroom and the surrounding area offers a wide selection of activities which include, but not limited too:

DULLSTROOM ACTIVITIES 

  • Restaurants – There are numerous restaurants and pubs. We recommend ‘Mrs Simpsons’ ((013) 254 0088 )for a fine-dining dinner thats comfortably quirky filled with vintage shoes and bags, and home to Wallis the cat! ‘ The Mayfly’ for good meals, all casual dining occasions (013) 254 0332, ‘Rose Cottage’ for breakfast (013)254 0218, ‘Harries Pancakes’ (013) 254 0801 for a pancake treat! lunch! (You can find all their details listed on http://www.dullstroom.co.za)
  • A local brewery ‘ Anvil Ale Brewpub’ (073) 168 6603 and a couple of cool ‘tipple tasting hangouts‘ such as ‘Wild about Whisky’(013) 254 0066.
  • Birds of prey sanctuary – http://www.birdsofprey.co.za – (082) 899 4108
  • Mountain Biking – There are a lot of mountain bike routes to enjoy in and around Dullstroom – Watson Wheels bicycle hires bicycles and does repairs (083) 744 7061 To view some mountainbiking routes in the area, and to get an overview of them visit the site: http://dullstroom.co.za/mountain-biking
  • Weekly park run – http://www.parkrun.co.za – It’s free and is a 5km walk or run – You must register before and starts at 8am at the Dullstroom town Dam every Saturday
  • Horseriding – http://www.dullstroomhorseriding.co.za – Dave Curtis (082) 442 9766
  • Golf – Highland Gate Golf and Trout Estate – Ernie Els signature golf course ranked No 15 on Golf Digests Top 100 courses in SA – http://www.highlandgate.co.za golfbookings@highlandgate.co.za/ (087) 287 4652/3
  • Flyfishing – Mavunga the local fly fishing shop in Dullstroom, will organise lessons and you can hire/ buy tackle from them – Mavungana (013) 254 0270 http://www.flyfishing.co.za / Village Angler (013) 254 0045 / Vaids Blue Shop (013) 254 0173
  • Verloren Valie Nature Reserve – A Ramsar 6000 hectare nature reserve and wetland, a 4×4 vehicle is needed for access. See small mammals, birds, rare plants and grasslands. Pay the fee and take snacks there are toilets at the entrance. Join their newsletter on jamesh@tiscali.co.za – (072) 423 7205
  • Enjoy live music on Saturdays at Bohobo Cafebar (082) 312 2266 and follow Country Music Festivals on http://www.dullstroomcountryfestival.co.za/ regular live music in the garden @Fog n Beautiful (082) 312 2266.
  • Visit the highest train station in SA – built in 1911, it stands 2-76 metres above sea level
  • Tonteldoos…A small quaint farm village, 20km from Dullstroom…Paintball (082) 884 0066, Clay pigeon shooting (083) 732 6332, Bike day trips (082) 867 4347, Highside Tavern (082) 867 4347
  • Artclasses – Icreate (082)451 0509/ Anything but bull – (083) 309 8140
  • Saturday Markets – Critchley Lifestyle Market and Cherry Grove Food Market every Saturday.
  • Heritage Museum – (072) 651 0092
  • Family picnics on the Dam – (061) 762 3209
  • Dullstroom Tours – http://www.dullstroom.tours

The surrounding area has has many attractions. 

SURROUNDING AREA ATTRACTION

  • Pilgrims Rest, Sabi Sabi, Gods Window, Lisbon Waterfall,Bourkes Luck Potholes, ‘Three Rondavels’, Blyde River Canyon and the Kruger National Park are a couple of hours away. 
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre – http://www.hesc.co.za
  • Jabulani Elephant interaction – www,campjabulabi.com
  • Tsakani Silk Farm – http://www.tsakanisilk.co.za
  • Panorama Route – One of South Africa’s most scenic drives, waterfalls, Sabie, Graskop, Pilgrims Rest and the Long Tom Pass. 

INDEMNITY

It is the responsibility of the guests to have sufficient insurance for their persons, medical needs and possessions. Neither Walkersons Estate nor the homeowners accept any liability in this respect. 

Guests are responsible for any damages.