Calverton Lodge

Calverton Lodge Hotel / Lodge accommodation in Lydenburg Mpumalanga

Description

Pine forests, cold, crystal clear mountain water. Waterfalls, rock pools, brown and rainbow trout. Calverton is a premier retreat for the discerning fly fisherman, nestled in the hills southeast of Lydenburg, on the Alex se Loop stream and just three and a half hours from Johannesburg.

Calverton is unique, blending warm African colours and textures with the mist and crispness of the escarpment mountains. The two lodges are furnished in tasteful elegance, each with four double en-suite bedrooms, modern kitchens, DVD/CD player and DSTV.

Peruse our complete guide to the Natural History of Calverton and discover the special variety of flora and fauna on the escarpment.

Battlefield tours of the Highlands Meander region, Sekhukhuneland available.

Convenient for one group to book both Lodges

Accommodation

Both Lodges, furnished in tasteful elegance, are stylish, comfortable and the ultimate self catering getaway. Warm African colours, original paintings / sketches and well selected African artifacts gives each lodge its own special ambience which is further enhanced by an open fire place in the living area.

Glentana is situated next to a small side stream and Sherbrook close to the river. Each lodge has 4 double en-suite bedrooms. Two of the bathrooms have a shower and bath and the other two bath only. Glentana has four double beds - 2 king size and 2 queen size - and Sherbrook 2 king size beds and 4 single beds. Cots are not available but we can provide up to 2 single beds with bedding for each lodge.

The kitchens are well equipped and have a microwave and electric oven. Glentana has a 380 l fridge and a small deepfreeze in the trout room and Sherbrook a 360 l fridge/freezer in the kitchen and a smaller fridge/freezer in the trout room.

There is a weber for braai facilities with charcoal and firelighters being supplied as well as a gas skottel, all linen, hair driers in each room, cleaning materials, soap, shampoo, firewood etc. In short, all one needs to bring is your food and refreshments.

And to help you de-stress - enjoy a complimentary sherry on your arrival.

DSTV, DVD/CD player and books are all available for use by the guests.

Cell phone reception is available at the Eskom pole at the entrance to the property and near Sherbrook.

Attractions

"Where the browns breed and the rainbow feed" - simplicity is our other motto!

We encourage barbless fly fishing and ask that any brown trout caught are returned to the waters. The rainbow trout are stocked but the browns have been breeding naturally in the river, Alex se Loop, since the 1920's when it was first stocked by Mr Braun.Mpumalanga Highlands Meander Battlefield Tours (old north-eastern Transvaal)

ince 1876 the Boers and Brits had been seriously trying to put an end to the 'native problem' in the old north eastern Transvaal, Sir Garnet Wolseley finally succeeding November 1879 with the capture of Sekhukhune. But the Boers were becoming dissatisfied with British rule and so began the First War of Independence or Anglo Boer War 1880-1881. Success for the Boers but for how long would the Transvaal remain at peace? The discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand would be one of the catalysts that would lead up to the 2nd Anglo Boer War or South African War 1899-1902. The Battle of Bergendal, August 1900, saw the fighting enter the Highlands Meander region where British troops remained until the end of the war, May 1902.

So if the fish are not biting, catch a bit of 'live' history instead!
Contact Marion for more details.

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