Go hiking...



Game viewing and bird watching


Pristine trout dams


Boating & white river rafting


Or just lie around and do absolutely nothing!

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The pristine beauty, peaceful and crime free environment offers the visitor a relaxed holiday guaranteed to rejuvenate even the most stressed-out individual.

Activities include:

Excellent yellowfish in the Komati river offer the fly-fisherman a formidable challenge.
3 fabulous new trout dams fed from crystal clear mountain stream
Boating, hiking, bird-watching, wildlife, river rafting (in season)
Croquet, swimming, trampoline
Picnics (we’ll pack one for you)
Horse riding and game viewing close by
Plenty of indoor games, books, puzzles and quality magazines
Explore the beautiful scenery and mountains on our quad bikes!
Please note that the quad bikes are not ridden anywhere near the lodge and so will not disturb the peace and quiet.
Drink sundowners on the veranda or just relax in a hammock and do absolutely nothing….

WHAT TO PACK:
Good walking shoes
Long pants - walks through the bush can scratch your legs
Insect repellent - this is a malaria free zone but we still have mosquitoes
Water bottle to take on walks
Sunscreen
Bird books
Binoculars
Camera
Bathing costume
Swimming towel
Shorts for sports and boating
Tracksuit
Cool, loose fitting clothes are advised during summer
Warm jerseys, tracksuits and jackets are advised for the winter evenings.

WEATHER

Summer months are November to April.

December, January and February can be very hot - up to 30 degrees C during the day.

November, March and April are warm during the day but get cooler in the evenings.

This is a summer rainfall area with most rain falling from November to January.

Winter months are May to October

The winter is generally mild during the day (about 10 - 15 degrees C) but the nights get very cold.

The coldest months are June to August, sometimes reaching -1 degrees C at night.

There is no rain during the winter and snow is unlikely.


Yellow fish caught in the Komati River

Quad biking


Contact
Andrew and Pat McGinn

Office Phone:
+ 27 (0)17 843 3920
Sat Phone:
+ 27 (0)17 843 3904
House: + 27 (0)17 843 3919
Fax to email 086 684 0485

Po Box 216
Carolina
1185
South Africa
E-mail: komatigorge@telkomsa.net
Web site: www.komatigorge.co.za
Cell: + 27 (0)82 800 7442 (Andrew)
Cell: + 27 (0)82 927 1336 (Pat)
Please Note: There is no cell phone reception on the farm.





Published by Linx Africa

Date uploaded: 10 February 2003
Updated: