Giants Cup Wilderness Reserve Duckbay Cottage

Description

Giants Cup Wilderness Reserve Duckbay Cottage is a premier wild-trout fly fishing destination in Southern Africa, and is a registered site of conservation significance. The reserve is home to prolific wildlife and waterfowl, and is one of the most beautiful fly fishing destinations on the plant; with the Umzimkulwana river and a lake full of wild-spawning rainbow and brown trout, Giants Cup Wilderness sets the standard for authentic wilderness angling in spectacular mountain scenery.

The cottage is a 4 sleeper unit that occupies the premium position on the farm. It is set on the edge of a pine glade, up near the estuary and surrounding reed beds. This very private unit is a birder's paradise. It consists of 2 en-suite bedrooms. The main bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed while the second bedroom contains 2 single beds which can be converted into a king-size. The main bedroom includes an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath and shower while the second bedroom includes an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower only.

The open-plan living area features comfortable seating, a cosy fireplace, a dining table, and a kitchenette. The kitchenette is well equipped with a fridge-freezer, stove, oven, microwave, and coffee- and tea-making facilities. Outside guests can relax on a patio while admiring the natural surroundings or use the braai facilities available.

Uniquely, the property is an enclave situated inside the perimeter game fence of the World Heritage Maloti/Drakensberg Park, which comprises almost half a million hectares of wilderness area stretching from Bushman’s Nek in the southwest and running in an unbroken line against the escarpment right through to past Bergville, in the north. This is the largest wilderness conservation area in KwaZulu-Natal and is home to a wide variety of game, including a number of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibia which are highly endangered and or threatened. Activities nearby include horse riding, fly fishing, and mountain biking.