Location: South Africa » Mpumalanga » Wild Frontier » Lydenburgnooitgedacht trout lodge and hatcheryNooitgedacht trout lodgeDescriptionThese are properties (lodges or boutique hotels) offering superior service, cuisine, and accommodation and can be situated in either a wilderness or city environment. Whilst offering superior service, cuisine and accommodation, the marketing strategies for the grouping will however move away from hard attributes such as room size, to soft attributes such as image, exclusivity and guest experience. Psychographics rather than demographics form the basis of the experience at these destinations. This model is therefore based on combining the best attributes of “boutique hotels” and Game Lodges with a unique guest experience. Only three hours east of Johannesburg lies the province of the rising sun, Mpumalanga and Nooitgedacht Trout Lodge - a place for refuelling, reviving, revitalising the soul. This luxury lodge nestles on a nature reserve in the heart of South Africa’s most captivating natural wilderness. A romantic getaway... a fly fishing paradise... an invigorating haven for a corporate brainstorm or strategy meeting... Nooitgedacht.
The Lodge offers some of the finest trout water in the country. Whether fishing the Spekboom River or in either of the three lakes, these waters are well stocked with trout to challenge the most astute Rainbow warrior and beginner alike. And there’s more... soaring eagles and Cape Vultures, a wealth of indigenous flora and prolific bird life, a store of game, ranging from leopard to kudu to otters and the reclusive brown hyena. So, if you’re fishing for ideas, if you’re chasing rainbows of your own, here’s a new angle, retreat into the mainstream at Nooitgedacht Trout Lodge.
Nooitgedacht Trout Lodge echoes the style of the original farm house built in 1845 by JJ Burger, secretary of the old Lydenburg Republic and captures the essence of country living at it’s best. Hearty home cooked fare is prepared by dedicated chefs in a traditional open-plan kitchen and served in the congenial dining hall, which is the centre point of country life at Nooitgedacht. The state of the art wine cellar is definitely worthy of a visit! Why not ask our chefs to prepare your catch of the day, fresh from the plentiful waters that have made Nooitgedacht Trout Lodge a famous home from home...
Catering for a maximum of ten guests, Nooitgedacht Trout Lodge provides comfortable, stylish accommodation in five en-suite bedrooms. Three of the bedrooms have open log fireplaces and all have electrical heating. Children of all ages are welcome and additional accommodation can be arranged for them. A place in the valley... The valley, redolent of history echoes... a time during the Gold Rush when miners staked their claim to the wealth of the land, the battle cries of Shaka’s Impis, and the ghosts of the Boer War. Guests have the use of a lounge, bar, library and heated swimming pool, at their disposal. Aside from the fly-fishing, activities include game-viewing, hiking, clay-pigeon shooting, horse-riding, 4 x 4 trails, tours of the hatchery, picnics in the mountains and sailing.Accommodation The old dry-stone barn, a remnant of the original farm house provides an entertainment area with facilities such as a full size billiard table, satellite television and bar. The room may also be used as a conference venue with chairs, table, flip chart, projector and other audio-visual equipment provided. Nooitgedacht Trout Lodge offers luxurious accommodation. Five spacious en-suite bedrooms, three doubles with fireplaces and 2 singles. Flower Room This room is a very large en-suite bedroom situated on the upper floor of the main homestead. It has a king size bed (or two singles), its own lounge area, a private balcony and an open log fire-place. Red Room | This is a family garden suite along the veranda leading from the main building. It has a full en-suite bathroom with a huge round bath, a king size bed and two single beds set in a separate alcove off the main bedroom. It also has an open log fire place, a comfortable chair for relaxing and a stunning view across Goldminer dam. Blue Room This is a family garden suite along the veranda leading from the main building. It has a full en-suite bathroom with a huge round bath, a king size bed and two single beds set in a separate alcove off the main bedroom. It also has an open log fire place, a comfortable chair for relaxing and a stunning view across Goldminer dam. Fern Room This room is decorated in white and green and is a lovely, fresh airy room with two single beds, a full en-suite bathroom and is situated on the ground floor of the main building. It also has a door leading out onto the veranda. Tartan Room | | This is a room decorated in true Scottish style with 2 single beds and full en-suite bathroom. This room is situated on the ground floor of the main building. | |
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Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585 | Attractionstours of thehatchery, fishing, hiking, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, 4x4 trails, game viewing , picnics and sailing Fly Fishing For relaxation nearly 4 kilometer’s of excellent trout river is available with three large dams provided with stable casting boats. Fly-fishing tuition and tackle is available by arrangement with the manager. Catch and release is practiced. Kills are levied at R40.00 per kilo for Rainbow and R50.00 per kilo for Brown Trout. The lodge staff will gut, weigh and clean your catch. Bag limit of 3 fish per rod per day. 4x4 Trails Bring your 4x4 along and take a drive along one of the tracks on the farm which varies from the farm road easy track to a track up the mountainside for the more daring and experienced enthusiast. You are likely to come across Kudu, Eland, bushbuck, reedbuck or even some of the smaller antelope, or if you are very lucky, one of the many predator species to be found on the farm. Or take a drive up Masjienkloof and view the vulture nests against the cliffs. Horseriding We have 9 horses including Arabians and Thoroughbreds. We have a number of ex polo ponies included in the team. There is a horse to suit every need, from the novice to the more experienced rider. Kiddies can be led around by our very capable grooms, or the grooms can take you out on a site seeing and game viewing ride around the farm. Clay-pigeon shooting We have a range for shooting some clay pigeons. Game viewing Take your 4x4 on a drive or book a game drive with the open game viewing vehicle. You will see the vulture nests against the cliffs in Masjienkloof, and may be fortunate enough to see Kudu, Eland, Bushbuck, Reedbuck or one of our predators like leopard, jackal or aardwolf. Hiking For the hiking enthusiast you are welcome to follow some of the farm tracks around the farm and enjoy seeing an abundance of wildlife and birds. The terrain varies from the easy going to the very difficult strenuous climb. Tours of the hatchery Guided tours of the hatchery can be arranged with our in house trout specialist, Dean. He is a qualified Aqua Culturist and can give you all the details about the process of trout breeding and cultivating. Swimming pool Our lovely rock surrounded pool is set in a tropical garden at the lodge and will keep you cool on the hot summer days.  
FacilitiesEntertainment room, dstv, large braai area, 3 trout ponds for the kids, heated rock swimming pool. Hearty, home-cooked fare... Nooitgedacht Trout Lodge echoes the style of the original farm house built in 1845 by JJ Burger, secretary of the old Lydenburg Republic and captures the essence of country living at it’s best. Hearty home cooked fare is prepared by dedicated chefs in a traditional open-plan kitchen and served in the congenial dining hall, which is the centre point of country life at Nooitgedacht. The state of the art wine cellar is definitely worthy of a visit! Why not ask our chefs to prepare your catch of the day, fresh from the plentiful waters that have made Nooitgedacht Trout Lodge famous. The Olde Stone Barn... The old dry-stone barn, a remnant of the original farm house provides an entertainment area with facilities such as a full size billiard table, satellite television and bar. The room may also be used as a conference venue with chairs, table, flip chart, projector and other audio-visual equipment provided. Wine Cellar A state of the art wine cellar is situated below the dining room. Pick a bottle of wine from the wine list to enjoy with your meal. Library On the mezzanine is a well stocked library with a card table. Pick a book to suit your taste and wile the hours away while the others are out fishing or hiking. Lounge This central point in the lodge is where friendships are made which will last for many years. Around the open log fireplace the couches are the most comfortable place to laze and visit. The bar is just off to the side and you don’t need to leave the company to refill your drink. The children can play outside while you can watch and hear them through the large sliding doors opening onto the large veranda. Telephone Telephone facilities available at the hatchery or managers residence. No cell phone reception on the estate.
 
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