Valley of the Rainbow Fly Fishing Estate & Wilderness Retreat

Valley of the Rainbow Fly Fishing Estate and Wilderness Retreat occupies Witpoort Farm near Stoffberg, between the towns of Dullstroom and Belfast in Mpumalanga, on the primary tourist route from Johannesburg and Pretoria to the eastern escarpment and Lowveld regions — roughly a 2-hour drive from Johannesburg/Pretoria. The malaria-free estate sits among mountains, indigenous forest and rivers, offering guests birdlife, indigenous tree species, wildlife and a mild climate away from city life.

Accommodation spans eight self-catering unit types, from compact log cabins and glamping-style tented chalets sleeping 2 up to the five-bedroom Country House sleeping 10. A restored 19th-century watermill on the property now houses two accommodation options — the Mill Room and The Mill — each with a fireplace, bar/lounge area and DSTV. The estate's signature activity is fly fishing across three stocked trout dams (restocked every 3 months) plus a separate bass dam; catch-and-release with a barbless hook is standard practice and free for accommodation guests; keeping a catch, rod/net/fly rental, lessons and day-visitor access carry separate fees (confirm with the estate). Free hiking trails of 1km, 2km and 4km run between the Manor House and reception.

The property is rated 4 of 5 on TripAdvisor, ranked #2 of 47 specialty lodging options in Dullstroom, with 316 traveler reviews (211 Excellent, 78 Very Good, 12 Average, 1 Poor, 3 Terrible). Guest feedback consistently highlights the tranquil setting, natural beauty, scenic views, quality of the accommodation and friendly, welcoming staff.