Doornkop Fish & Wildlife Reserve
Resort overview
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Just three hours from Johannesburg, Doornkop Fish and Wildlife Reserve is an ideal getaway for the whole family.
Whether you’re there for a weekend or a week, the comfortable chalets are fully equipped for self-catering and have everything you need to ensure a wonderfully civilised stay in the midst of the unspoiled Bushveld, including a private barbecue, cable and satellite TV, a microwave, an oven, even a cosy fireplace. A cleaning service will get your chalet spic and span while you’re out fishing or getting up close and personal with the resident wildlife.
Fly-fishing enthusiasts will feel like they've arrived in paradise! There are eight well-stocked trout dams and the productive Swartwaterspruit and Komati Rivers run through the reserve. There’s even a fly shop! Bring your own tackle or hire some. Share fishing stories at the clubhouse, where you’ll find a tuck shop, a sun-drenched pool deck and a TV room with DSTV, so you don’t miss any big games. For those who don't fish, you’ll find everything from a sparkling pool to children’s play equipment, full tennis courts, a pool table, a games room and a fully-equipped gym. Away from the resort, go bird watching (it’s excellent) or game spotting from your own car, on horseback and on a hike along three well-marked scenic trails. Visit the ruins in Komati Valley and wander through the forest and the waterfalls. Bliss!
The Doornkop Fish and Wildlife Reserve is so much more than just fishing. Although it’s a fantastic place for that too!