Sunday, 26 April 2015

Halfway from Johannesburg en route to the Kruger National Park

dullstroom ALSO KNOWN AS emnotweni

THE LITTLE VILLAGE OF DULLSTROOM, MPUMALANGA IS SITUATED 1200m ABOVE SEA LEAVE, MAKING THIS ONE OF THE HIGHEST TOWNS IN SOUTH AFRICA

“Dullstroom is an ideal stop over or shop over with a wide selection of resorts, cottages, restaurants and shops that will suit all tastes and budgets” ~ Gail Mingard, X tra Factor Brands

dutch settlers made their way to the place of “eternal mist”and holiday makers continue to do so!

The village has always retained its charm.  The town has for some-time been a popular and top weekend destination for city dwellers.  It is situated in a very scenic part of Mpumalanga and is noted for its clear streams and lakes and known as South Africa’s premier trout fishing area.  There is also an Ernie Els Signature Golf Course that has been tipped as one of the top 5 in the country.

“The Highland Gate Golf & Trout Estate takes advantage of the mountain grassland punctuated by magnificent mountains, ravines and gorges” ~ Zest Property Group
kobisia interiors

Interior décor and design shop is a treasure chest of wonderful country inspired home pieces and gifts that will find you picking out one or two favourites to take home with you.  Admire the pretty range of handbags which are handcrafted by extremely talented locals next door at Mavungana Fly Fishing. 

Take a walk across to view the bags being made and while there stock up on all your trout fishing trip requirements!
 
the mayfly restaurant and cocktail bar

A trip through or a stay in Dullstroom would not be complete without a meal at The Mayfly Restaurant which is very busy over weekends.  The service is exceptional, the food delicious and good value.  Sporting fanatics can catch the latest sporting news and events televised indoors.  The large patio area is perfect to enjoy a morning, afternoon or evening with family and friend!  Well behaved dogs are welcome too!

dullstroom is perfect for families and mixed media art classes will keep young ones occupied while you shop, fish, GOLF OR wine & dine

dullstroom is ANYTHING BUT DULL!
Sharon Mann Interiors has quite a bit on the go in the “Art – Décor – Gifts” house right next to the Mayfly.  A multi-talented artist, Sharon restores furniture and is a supplier of the well-known ‘Annie Sloan’ chalk paint brand and chalk paint guru.  Sharon offers mixed media art classes which the local and holiday children thoroughly enjoy.
 
Leaving Mom & Dad free to attend to more important things like shopping, fishing and relaxing!

Happy holidays and safe driving on the N4 Highway!