South Africa offers excellent fresh water and salt water flyfishing in very scenic surroundings and the trout-fishing is as good as it gets -- top spots can be found in the KwaZulu Natal Drakensberg and the Mpumalanga Highveld.
The South Western Cape with the tropical Agulhas current, as well as the nutrient-rich, cool Benguela current, is any fisherman's haven.
The Eastern Cape's Wild Coast is known for an abundance of rock Lobster, Prawn, Oyster and Abalone, regular catches include yellowfin Tuna, Kawakawa, Dorado, Wahoo, Marlin, king Mackerel and skipjack Tuna.
Sundowner Adventures
Sundowner Adventures' unique fly-fishing destinations enable you to tour only the best of Southern Africa's fishing spots! From A unique experience at the Magalies Barbus Haven in South Africa to facing the wild with Tiger fishing in Zimbabwe at the Sundowner Adventures' Lodge.
Whether you are looking at just learning the ropes or if you are already a seasoned professional, Sundowner Adventures has the fishing opportunities just waiting for you!
Machado Stud Trout Farm
Nestled between the mountains on the eastern highlands of Mpumalanga, your hosts Arthur and Drinie Alant wish to welcome you to the convenient and charming luxury country accommodation, four kilometers off the Maputo Corridor (N4), two and a half hours from Johannesburg.
Flyfishing for rainbow, golden and brown trout on private waters. Seven weirs in the Swartkoppies stream and eleven dams offer discerning flyfishermen a paradise. Float tubes and kick boats are welcome. Fly tackle available for hire. The four luxury, self catering cottages situated in delightfully manicured gardens, offer a panoramic view over the rolling hills, valleys and forests.
Contact: Tel: + 27 (0)13 256-9154
Fax: + 27 (0)13 256-9154
Mobile: + 27 (0)82 495 7337
Address: P. O. Box 16, Machadodorp, Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Outeniqua Trout Farm
This Lodge is unique, in that it is only about 55 Km away from Knysna, yet you feel completely remote and away from it all. Travel through the famous Knysna forests and Outeniqua mountains. Twelve cabins will eventually grace the resort and offer accommodation to tourists. We offer: fly fishing, birding, camping, hiking, mountain biking, river walks, horse riding, picnics, swimming, 4x4 trail, paragliding and accommodation.
Contact us: Dr Ingo Vennemann (Director)
Cell: +27 82 493 6191
Tel/Fax: +27 44 382 6887 (home)
Tel/Fax: +27 44 752 3140 (farm)
Address: Knysna Heights, Knysna, 6571
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