SCL1357 - Stonecutters Lodge

March 16, 2020

Bird Watching around Stonecutters close to Dullstroom and Lydenburg

Bird watching at Stonecutters Lodge is most rewarding. Spot the Gurney’s Sugarbird flying amongst the protea bushes or the Buffstreaked Chat boulder hopping. The river banks are home to a variety of Kingfishers and in Spring the reeds in the […]

March 17, 2020

Hiking in Nature Reserves Close to Lydenburg, Mpumalanga

Hiking in the nature reserves close to Stonecutters is a wonderful experience. The Gustav Klingbiel and Sterkspruit Reserves are close to Lydenburg These reserves lie adjacent to the Long Tom Pass which from its summit drops 1100m over 8kms in […]

March 17, 2020

Visit Verloren Valei Nature Reserve near Dullstroom Mpumalanga

Please note that Verloren Valei is a closed reserve. Entry is by appointment only. To book a visit, contact the Verloren Valei reserve office on 013 254 8800. A Mpumulanga Parks Board specialist reserve situated approx. 15km out of Dullstroom on […]

March 17, 2020

Experience Incredible Fly-Fishing at Stonecutters Lodge

Incredible Fly-Fishing in 3km of River or Dams The Stonecutters Lodge waters, two dams and 3 km of river, are fully managed and this, coupled with a generous restocking programme, ensures excellent fishing. Stonecutters Lodge is a member of FOSAF and abides by […]

March 16, 2020

Nature Reserves close to Lydenburg and Dullstroom

There are many national parks and reserves throughout South Africa but it is the smaller lesser known ones that often offer the visitor something over and above the “Big Five”. Special wild flowers or birds, areas to hike, walk, mountain […]

March 17, 2020

Visit Gustav Klingbiel Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga

The Gustav Klingbiel Nature Reserve is situated on the eastern side of Lydenburg along the scenic Long Tom Pass to Sabie and is one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in the world. One of the main attractions in Gustav […]

March 17, 2020

Fly-Fishing for Rainbow Trout in Dullstroom Mpumalanga

Trout Fishing in two well-stocked dams The waters at Stonecutters Lodge near Dullstroom and Lydenburg are are fully managed. Coupled with a generous restocking programme, this ensures excellent rainbow trout fishing with accommodation onsite. Conveniently, all the accommodation is within an […]

March 17, 2020

Catch Trout in Mpumalanga and Prepare Fresh Trout For the Table!

In the Mpumalanga Highlands trout is a regular feature on the menus of most of the local restaurants. Being a dish not often served in households around the country, many visitors to the area take the opportunity of ordering trout […]

March 16, 2020

Visit Lydenburg (Mashishing) in Mpumalanga, South Africa

Lydenburg is situated at the foothills of the famous Long Tom Pass and is surrounded by the Steenkampsbeerg and Mauchsberg mountain ranges which are the highest points in Mpumalanga. Besides being close to the many tourist attractions in the surrounding area, Lydenburg is today a […]

March 17, 2020

Visit Archaeological Iron Age Sites (500 A.D) near Lydenburg

Lydenburg is the home of numerous Iron Age sites (500A.D.) particularly in the Gustav Klingbiel Nature Reserve, where stone-walled enclosures, engraved circles and pottery attest to these earlier inhabitants of this beautiful area. Most of this pottery is closely related to […]

March 16, 2020

Mountain Biking Trails in Dullstroom and Lydenburg

Lydenburg Mountain Biking The Gustav Klingbiel and Sterkspruit Reserves are close to Lydenburg. These reserves lie close to the Long Tom Pass which from its summit and drops 1100m over 8kms in dramatic curves- this sets the scenery for mountain bikers […]

March 17, 2020

About the Voortrekker History in the Lydenburg Area

Voortrekker pioneers explored the Lydenburg area since the 1800’s and in 1845 under the leadership of Andries Pretorious, some 300 Voortrekker families settled in Ohrigstad and established the first Volksraad. A large number succumbed to malaria and in 1849 the […]