Dawsons Game & Trout Lodge

Set in a spectacular, natural setting near Badplaas, Dawson’s is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed stopover between the Kruger National Park and the scenic delights of KwaZulu Natal. It offers charming accommodation, good food and friendly service. Dawson’s is also a perfect romantic retreat, weekend getaway or relaxing hideaway.

Set between Machadodorp and Barberton at the end of a scenic, secluded valley, the reserve is a beautiful place of paradise occupying 5500 acres where trout dams and herds of game can be found. Guests can enjoy sun-downers while admiring herds of Zebra, Eland, Wildebeest, Springbok and Impala.

Accommodation at Dawsons

At Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge they offer accommodation ranging from the fully inclusive pampered hospitality of the Lodge to the secluded self-catering Homestead and the Crooked Creekside Cottage. At the original Dawsons home you will find the reception, 3 lounges, dining room, library and bar. The rich décor and veranda with its stunning view creates an unforgettable African ambiance.

The Lodge provides eight rooms, all of which are decorated in an African colonial theme creating a comfortable and stylish place. Every room offers a large Victorian style en-suite bathroom with a big bathtub, a spacious shower as well as heated towel rails. The room’s fireplaces provide warmth and coziness during the cooler months of the year.

The dining room at the lodge reflects an inviting and relaxed atmosphere. Guests have the choice of enjoying breakfast and lunch in the privacy of their hotel rooms or the dining room. An unforgettable and mouth-watering dinner is served in the outdoor boma around an open log fire, African style.

Romantic picnic baskets for lunch can be booked on request whereby guests may enjoy it anywhere within the wildlife reserve. There is also a variety of activities on offer if you feel the need to be active - archery, fishing in one of the dams, quad bike rides or a walking trail up to the waterfall. Spa treatments are available but needs to be pre-booked.