Mount Anderson Ranch - situated in the Drakensberg Mountains of the Mpumalanga Province, water conservancy, wildlife safaris, trout fishing, horse riding

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Set in the dramatic highveld of the Drakensberg Mountains of the Mpumalanga Province (which sweep up to the 7,500 ft Mount Anderson Peak), this 8,000 ha / 20,000 acre property in the catchments of the Kruger National Park provides an exclusive location for an unforgettable fishing and wildlife getaway. No less than five major rivers rise on the ranch providing magnificent trout fishing facilities, a wide variety of fauna and flora, and a remarkable selection of indigenous game and birdlife.

Proclaimed in 1990 as a water conservancy, this unique venture provides environmental protection to Africa's high altitude flora and fauna.

Guests at Mount Anderson Ranch can enjoy a wide diversity of activities in the company of a qualified ranger/ host.

A compatible consequence of protecting the water catchments has been the outstanding trout fishing available on the property. There are extensive fishing opportunities for Brown and Rainbow trout with a total of 24 weirs, a large lake and long river catchments. The quality and diversity of the trout fishing suits all levels of ability from beginner to the more experienced. High quality
fly-fishing rods and reels are available.

A wildlife safari, conducted in a 4-wheel drive vehicle or on horseback, in the mountains surrounding the homestead, will yield herds of Africa's less famous antelope including eland, black wildebeest, blesbuck, mountain reedbuck and oribi. Catch a brief glimpse of predators such as the elusive leopard, jackal or caracal. Whilst you might occasionally hear baboons barking from the cliff tops, the only disturbance to the solitude of one's trout fishing experience is caused by 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 and many workings are easily visible. 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 even try their hand at panning for gold.