Set in the dramatic highveld of the Drakensberg Mountains of the Mpumalanga Province – which sweep up to the 2,286 m Mount Anderson Peak – the 8,000 ha Mount Anderson property falls within the rainfall catchment area of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. No less than five major rivers rise on the property. Proclaimed a water catchment nature reserve in 1990, this unique venture gives environmental protection to Africa's high-altitude flora and fauna, housing a remarkable number of indigenous wildlife species, plants and birds.

Guests at Mount Anderson can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities in the company of a qualified ranger or host.

As a constructive consequence of protecting the water catchments, there is outstanding fishing available on the property. The 24 weirs, large lake and long river catchments provide opportunities for the strong fighting indigenous fish species commonly referred to as 'Yellow Gold'. The quality and diversity of fishing ensures that all levels of fishermen – from beginner to the more experienced – are accommodated. High quality fly-fishing rods and reels are available at Mount Anderson.

Wildlife safaris, either on horseback, bicycle or in a 4-wheel drive vehicle, are undertaken in the mountains surrounding the homestead. Herds of Africa's less famous antelope including eland, black wildebeest, blesbuck, mountain reedbuck and the very uncommon oribi are likely to be seen, as well as brief glimpses of predators such as the elusive leopard, jackal or caracal. While you might occasionally hear the bark of baboons from the cliff tops, the only disturbance of the solitude of one's trout fishing experience is the sound of Africa's game approaching the streams to drink. Indigenous birdlife includes the brilliant malachite sunbird, the Cape vulture, the fish eagle and numerous species of francolin.

The relics of the gold mining era of the 1920's and 1930's still remain on the property. Old miners' houses, a mining press and deep level shafts bear witness to the harshness of the conditions in which the pioneers worked. Guests may explore these old gold mine workings and shafts and may even try their hand at panning for gold.