Highland Golf and Trout Estate (Ernie Els Design)

Dullstroom is some 260km east of Gauteng and is an easy 2-and-a-half hour drive from Johannesburg, 2 hours of which are on dual lane highway. Dullstroom is situated in the Steenkampsberg and lies over 2 000m above sea level. It has a sub-alpine climate with cool winters and mild summers.

Dullstroom is arguably South Africa's fly-fishing capital, offering excellent still water and river fishing. Rainbow and brown trout are stocked in most dams and streams. For the non-fishermen, Dullstroom is also a shoppers delight with 5 shopping nodes on the main road (R540) offering a wide range for the shopper looking for something different with more than 13 eateries to chose from.

Highland Gate will consist of the following elements

A championship Ernie Els designed 18-hole golf course , as well as a driving range
A clubhouse that will serve the golf course as well as being the community centre for the estate
Approximately 510 fully serviced residential stands, with stand sizes varying from approximately 800 m2 to 1 ha.
The stands are to be grouped in villages, each of which will have its own name and aesthetic identity.
Still water and river based trout fishing.
A Wellness Centre providing exercise and therapy facilities
An equestrian centre that will stable estate and residents' horses.
A network of eco-trail that take advantage of the natural beauty of the estate will be constructed for walking, mountain-biking and horse riding use.
An upmarket lodge with conference facilities.
Peace of mind security.

Source: www.highlandgate.co.za