Walkersons Hotel & Spa
- Guided trips
- Luxury
Upscale 29-room hotel and spa on a 1,200-hectare private estate in South Africa's Dullstroom highlands, featuring 11 stocked trout dams with year-round fly-fishing and guided trips. Blends luxury hospitality with serious angling access, roughly 2.75 hours from Johannesburg.
Why book
Luxury Dullstroom estate blending fine hospitality with consistent rainbow trout fly-fishing on 11 private dams.
Overview
Walkersons Hotel & Spa occupies the Walkersons Private Estate in Mpumalanga's Steenkampsberg mountains, a 1,200-hectare sanctuary near Dullstroom, South Africa's renowned trout destination. The 29-room property offers hotel rooms with dinner, bed & breakfast, plus self-catering cottages, and a full-service spa—positioning it as a luxury retreat for mixed-interest groups. Eleven on-site dams and lakes are consistently stocked with rainbow trout; the hotel provides guided fly-fishing…
At a glance
- Type
- Resort
- Fishiness
- 4/5
- Location
- Dullstroom, MP, ZA
- Best for
- Fly Fishing, Freshwater, Luxury, Couples, Groups
What you'll catch
Amenities & features
Amenities
- Dining / Restaurant
- Spa
- Gear Rental
- Conference / Meeting Room
Activities
- Hiking
- Birdwatching
Fishing styles
- Fly Fishing
Water types
- Freshwater
Seasons
- Year-Round
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Best for
- Couples / Honeymoons
- Families with Kids
- Big Groups
- Corporate Retreats
Themes
- Luxury
Climate
- Mountains
- Temperate
Lodging style
- Estate / Manor
What's included
Included
- Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (for hotel rooms)
- Self-catering accommodation (for cottages)
- VAT
- Mandatory SA Tourism Marketing levy of 1% of accommodation charge
Not included
- Mini bar
- Beverages
- Spa treatments
- Laundry
- Gratuities
- Alcohol
Rooms
Seasons
Dullstroom, renowned as South Africa's trout mecca, offers exceptional fly-fishing year-round thanks to its 11 well-stocked dams on the Walkersons Private Estate. While the estate provides a consistent fishery, the "Autumn in Dullstroom" narrative highlights April through July as a particularly special time. During these months, the landscape transforms with golden hues, the air becomes crisp, and the cooler water temperatures increase trout activity, making for a more comfortable and productive angling experience. This period is ideal for both seasoned anglers and novices looking to enjoy the tranquility of the estate's waters, with the added comfort of fireplaces becoming central to the lodge experience as evenings cool.
Open year-round
Trip planning
- Sleeps
- Up to 64 guests
- Rooms
- 29 rooms
- Timezone
- UTC+2
Getting there
From Johannesburg or Pretoria, the journey to Dullstroom takes approximately 2¾ hours by car. Continue towards Lydenburg on the R540. About 10 km outside Dullstroom, turn right onto the Walkersons Private Estate road.
Gear
Gear provided.
Equipment available for hire for hotel and cottage guests for fly fishing.
Where you are
Nearby destinations
Towns, regions, and wild places worth exploring around the lodge.
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