Walkersons

The development of Walkersons has been 35 years in the making, starting first with a family wishing to escape from the city to the transformation of their family home into a successful boutique hotel that has become the most reputable in the area.

Most recently Walkersons has evolved into the most prestigious and established Private Estate development in Dullstroom offering private ownership to a select number of investors.

Take a drive down into the discrete valley and you will discover the renowned Walkersons Hotel. It is the finest boutique hotel in the area, offering guests warm hospitality and fine experiences that will always be remembered.

The rooms are romantic and refined, each with an en-suite bathroom, a lake view, private patio, fireplaces, a well-stocked mini-bar, television, telephone and wall safe. All rooms are individually decorated.

The wellness centre has three treatment rooms, a Hydrotherapy Jacuzzi and a Gym. Their trained therapists will ease away the stress and aches of everyday life as you relax tired muscle and revive your flagging spirit.

For horse-riders, the equestrian centre provides stables, paddocks and groomsmen. Outrides can be arranged and usually last an hour and even though the guides will accompany you, they recommend only experienced riders engage with this past-time. As is standard practice for all establishments who offer such facilities, all riders are required to sign an indemnity form as guests can only engage in these activities at their own.

Four kilometers of perennial river flows through the valley and 14 lakes and dams, all stocked with rainbow trout make Walkersons a fly-fisher's paradise. A network of paved paths extends throughout the 800 hectare estate and up into the mountain reserve, making walking trails pleasantly simple. In fact, in the valley, over 3000 meters of paved paths makes it easy for either a hearty jog or a lazy, pleasant riverside stroll.

Walkersons Hotel Features:

Wellness Centre and Gym

Equestrian Centre

Swimming pool

14 Dams & Lakes

4km River frontage

Walking & Hiking Trails

Fly Fishing

Horse Riding

Hotel Room Types:

12 Lakeside Suites

These traditional suites are thatched, have full en-suite bathroom and open fireplace.

11 Luxury Lakeside Suites

These are large contemporary suites with two bathrooms, twin inside and one outside shower, Morso wooden fireplace and additional kitchenette facilities including microwaves.

1 Manor Suite

Which contains two bedrooms (sleep up to 4, with two single beds in the second bedroom), with two bathrooms and in addition includes a large flat screen television, DVD player and CD player.

1 Honeymoon Suite

A large contemporary suite with an extra length king size four poster bed, with two bathrooms, twin inside shower and Jacuzzi bath, Morso wooden fireplace in room, and with in addition includes a large flat screen television,DVD player and DVD Library in bedroom and lounge area ,with kitchenette facilities including microwave.

Self Catering Cottages:

1 Lookout Cottage (4 Star)

1 three bedroom fully self-catering cottage which contains three bedrooms (sleep up to 6 people, with one king size bed, two single beds and one Queen size bed), with two bathrooms, dining room, lounge and kitchen, TV , DvD player and DvD library and weber braai.

2 Hansel & Gretel cottages (4 Star)

These are 2 small Fisherman’s cottages about 800m from the main Hotel. These fully self-catering cottages each contain 2 bedrooms (sleep up to 4 people in each) with one Queen size bed, two single beds, with two en suite bathrooms, open plan dining room, lounge and kitchen and a covered verandah with gas braai – total size is 85m2.

1 Canyon Cottage

The largest of the fully self-catering cottages. It boasts the best views and sleeps up to ten persons. Great for family vacations.

The estate is brushed with striking hues, as if from an artists pallet, and transforms from deep greens to shades of bronze ahead of the colourful bursts of spring. Enjoy long walks along the contoured pathways and drop down along a mountain stream which feeds a series of well stocked trout dams. And it is here that you are invited to hone your skills in the fine art of fly fishing.

For the novices who are keen to try their hand at fly fishing for the first time, one of our hosts will gladly take you through the steps before trying to catch the wiley rainbow trout. For the more adventurous, we suggest saddling up to explore the estate.

Fly Fishing

Dullstroom has become renowned for its excellent fishing facilities and is the fly fishing capital of South Africa. Four kilometers of perennial rivers flow through the valley and 14 lakes and dams, all stocked with rainbow trout, make Walkersons a fly-fisher's paradise. Our Guides are on hand to help any novices come to grips with the art of Fly fishing, if you are an experienced angler then they can advise you on good spots for a great days fishing.

Fly fishing is an angling method of catching trout or salmon using artificial flies, made out of natural materials such as hair or feathers and other synthetic materials to attract fish targets. Nowadays, it is more common to find plastic and other synthetic artificial flies. Flies can be made either to float or sink and vary in sizes and colours.

Fly fishing can be done in either fresh water or salt water and whilst it was initially performed to catch trout or salmon, it can be used to catch other species of fish such as carp, pike or bass. Fly fishing enthusiasts, of all ages and of different levels of experience in this activity will find great pleasure in Dullstroom.

Dullstroom trout fishing facilities rank among the best in South Africa, offering excellent fresh water and river fishing, so much so that it is known as the capital of fly fishing. Trout was first introduced in the 1900s in this region as its cool waters and sub-alpine climate provided the ideal conditions for it.

Rainbow trout and brown trout are very commonly found in the dams and natural breeding occurs in the rivers. Dullstroom trout fishing packages can be specifically arranged and booked where fishing and accommodation are combined in an attractive deal to make your stay an enjoyable experience. You are not limited in your selection as there are several options at your disposal ranging from luxury accommodation to self-catering chalets.

If you are just passing by in the area, trout fishing may be enjoyed for the day where you can get a day pass at one of the dams. Alternatively, camping facilities are available at certain fishing dams and caravans are also available for hire. It is important to note that booking in advance is required and in many farms, fishing is done on a catch-and-release basis.