Description: Riverside is a dairy farm in the heart of the Kamberg, situated between the conservation areas of the Kamberg Nature Reserve and Stillerust. We have two well-appointed self-catering thatch cottages merely a cast-away from the Mooi River, which meanders through the farm. There are 3 dams stocked with Rainbow and Brown Trout, as well as a 6km stretch of one of the last remaining wild Brown Trout Rivers. Should you not wish to flyfish, there are walks to Bushman Rock Art, game viewing and hunting along the slopes of the Kamberg. You may even catch a glimpse of the Lammergeyers at our vulture restaurant. Riverside is within easy striking distance of a number of other attractions - adjacant Bushman rock art & Trout Hatchery at the Kamberg Nature Reserve, Giant's Castle and the Midlands Meander. The cottages are serviced daily - There is a satelite dish, but please bring your own decoder and smart card - Fresh milk is available daily at no extra charge - All linen is provided except for towels and dishcloths - Breakfast is available on request. Fisherman's Cottage: This cottage accommodates 6 people, with 2 bedrooms, a loft and 2 bathrooms. The kitchen is well-equipped including a microwave. The lounge has a fireplace and television. There is also a braai facility. Hunters' Cottage: This cottage accommodates 4 people, with 1 bedroom, a loft and 2 bathrooms. There is a well-equipped kitchen with microwave and oven. The lounge has a fireplace and television. There is also a braai facility. Riverside has 3 dams stocked with rainbow and brown trout. These dams are open all year round and are stocked annually with trout from the local Kamberg Trout Hatchery. You can fish for Wild Brown Trout along both banks of a 6km stretch of the Mooi River, one of the last remaining Wild Brown Trout rivers. There is a rod fee of R75 per person per day. River fishing is closed from the 31st May until the 1st September. There is a Bell’s Kamberg Flyfishing Festival held annually, usually during the month of April or May. Contact us for more details. There are a number of self-guided walks into the surrounding mountains, else you can hike at the adjacent Kamberg Nature Reserve, a highlight being the walk to view the Bushman Rock Art. While walking or driving on the farm, it is possible to see Southern Reed Buck, Oribi, Duiker, Eland, Hartebeest, Black Wildebeest, Vaal Rhebok and Blesbuck. There is an abundance of birdlife. The Secretary Bird and the endangered Wattled Crane can often be seen in the fields. The endangered Bearded Lammergeyer and the common Cape Vulture can be seen when a carcass has been put out at the Vulture Restaurant. The hunting season is open from the 1st June to the 31st August every year. Species available for hunting are Eland, Blesbuck, Southern Reedbuck and Black Wildebeest. Contact us for more information. Price Info:
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