Machado Stud Farm is nestled between the mountains on the eastern highlands of Mpumalanga, four kilometers off the N4 and two and a half hours drive from Johannesburg/Pretoria. It offers 4 convenient and charming luxury self catering cottages.

The cottages are serviced twice/day by our friendly staff. Log fires blaze in the cosy lounges during cool and misty evenings. Wood, charcoal and firelighters are provided for fireplaces and private braai facilities.

We offer fly-fishing for trout in 17 well stocked dams and weirs. Catch and release allowed. Float tubes and kick boats are welcome. Fly tackle available for hire. Other outdoor activities include hiking and birdwatching.

Venues and facilities in the area: rock climbing, paragliding, horse trails, hiking, historical sites and buildings. Kruger National Park as well as the Mpumalanga scenic routes only 150km from the farm.

Three and Four star Self-Catering Accommodation, sleeping up to 6, all extremely private and each situated within walking distance of at least one body of water. 13 dams (from small to 2 HA), 3.5km's wild river and 4 weirs in catchment river.

Fly fishing only. We stock rainbow and brown trout from 600g - 1.5 kg. Record size 3.5 kg.

One cottage with three bedrooms (sleeps 6) on one of our dams. Two sleeper rooms (double bed, kitchenet and bathroom in each). One cottage with two bedrooms,(sleeps 4).

All accommodation is self-catering, maid available for hire and fishing on one of 4 dams. We are 12kms from Nottingham Road and 30 mins from Pietermaritzburg. Midlands Meander is right on our doorstep.

Rated as one of the best trout fishing venues in the country - biggest fish this season, 6,1kgs.

We have 4 different types of accommodation:

1. Eagle cabin - sleeps 10 people, two rooms and one loft area (log cabin)

2. Robin house - sleeps 6 people
3. Chalet Drongo - sleeps two(couple)
4. Woodpecker Hut - sleeps 12 on 6 bunkbeds (rough & ready)

All units are self-catering and are not serviced. All places have their own indoor fireplace as well as braai areas. There are four dams on the property of which two are currently stocked with Rainbow trout for fly fishing.

Short hiking trails on the property up to 5km. Bird life abundant on the property. Mountain biking is allowed, must bring your own bike.

We are situated 100km from Nelspruit and 100km from Middelburg in the Machadodorp, Waterval Boven area. Both Machadodorp & Waterval Boven are about 6 km from us.

Other activities in the area are, paragliding, rock climbing & horse riding.

Situated 500kms North of Maputo - Accessible by car - Full Restaurant and bar - Catered and Non catered accommodation.

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Experience real African warmth and sophistication at Balele Mountain Trout Lodge. This self-catering Trout lodge is situated in between WAKKERSTROOM and UTRECHT, taking the Balfour turn-off from the N3 Towards Heidelberg. Pass through the historic town Wakkerstroom, and visit the one-of-a-kind "Town in a Game Park", Utrecht.

4 star self-catering accommodation, three Log Chalets and one Luxury tented camp. Two 4 sleeper cottages-all on-suite bathrooms, boma's, well equipped kitchen, lounge and DSTV.

Serviced daily one 6-10 sleeper cottage-on-suite bathrooms, boma, well equipped kitchen, lounge and DSTV.

Serviced daily Tented Camp: 2-4 sleeper-on-suite bathroom, well equipped kitchen, lounge boma and DSTV.

Serviced daily Bring own DSTV smart card! All linen and towels supplied Swimming Pool 9 hole mashee golf course.

Excellent Fly Fishing for Trout. Bass in Summer
Rod fee incl.

Catch and release practised.
Horse Riding by arrangement...