Spacious Accommodation: Brackenburn Trout and Trail Retreat in Kamberg offers a spacious apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The ground-floor unit features a living room, dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen.
Outdoor Spaces: Guests can enjoy a garden and terrace with lake and mountain views. The property includes a children's playground and free on-site private parking.
Local Attractions: Located 8 km from Drakensberg Reserve and 16 km from uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park and Kamberg Nature Reserve. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 105 km away. Activities available include canoeing, hiking, and cycling.
Guest Highlights: Highly rated for its friendly host, convenient location for nature trips, and excellent amenities.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.
“Loved the prestine scenery, mountains, driving through the beautiful Drakensberg landscape and having a totally restful experience next to the trout dams, and the most beautiful sunrise!”
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Harriet
South Africa
“Amazing views of mountains from our chalet and warm hospitality of owners.”
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Neville
South Africa
“Very comfortable, everything was in good working order, beautiful location.”
Mariam
Spain
“We adored our stay at the cabin a lot.
Everything was tidy, clean, well sorted and we felt immediately at home.
Mickey, our host, was very attentive and caring and we had a lovely chat together.
Would visit the place again anytime!”
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Norman
South Africa
“I'm into photography. This place is a photographer's dream. A place for incredibly beautiful photos. The place to stay is fine. The key is how you use the opportunities it presents to you.”
Lindy
South Africa
“The place was clean very comfortable. Host were very friendly I can recommend the place to other people.”
Thandeka
South Africa
“I loved the scenery. It was really a lovely space. We had everything we needed (kitchen utilities, etc). 😃 . We just need more supply of dish washing soap”
Louise
South Africa
“It was amazing and loved the family dog.
Just note you need a 4x4 or the help of owners if it has rained a lot. Lots of mud and the river goes very high. Normal car or even car with clearance can’t go through.”
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Thubendran
South Africa
“Beautiful surroundings . Properties needs abit of TLC.”
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Mlungisi
South Africa
“The place is beautiful, quiet and peaceful. The views are just breath taking.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Host Information
9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
For the adventure lover, beautiful surroundings, fly fishing, cycling & hiking!
Preferably vehicles with good ground clearing - low water bridge & 4km of Gravel.
Brackenburn Trout Retreat is situated in the picturesque Kamberg Valley in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, and is a top fly fishing destination with self-catering accommodation.
Comfortable accommodation is offered in 3 self-catering cottages with braai facilities. The accommodation comprises well-equipped cottages. Two of the cottages can house 6 people with 2 bathrooms, and a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining area and lounge with a cosy fireplace, as well as a 2-sleeper cottage.
There are 3 on-site dams stocked with Rainbows and Browns, ensuring excellent fishing opportunities. To complete the fishing experience, there is 1 km of river frontage of the pristine Little Mooi, rewarding fishermen who seek the pure trout fishing experience.
For the keen birders, there is a bird hide on the property, as well as a jungle gym to keep the children entertained.
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings
House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property is accessible via an unpaved road, which may be unsuitable for some vehicles.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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