Activities near Lupela Lodge in the Eastern Cape

Let's explore the area.

Fishing

Trout was originally introduced into the Karringmelkspruit in the 1930’s, today this healthy flyfishing stream produces a good number of trout in a season. Enjoy fly fishing this 7km stretch of one the best wild trout streams in the country.
Fishing is strictly catch and release and no barbed hooks, spinners or lures are allowed.

"It is a stream that provides the adventurous fly fisher with diverse and challenging conditions" by Peter Brigg.

Hiking

There are 3 marked hiking routes from an easy stroll to a more strenuous walk to cater for different fitness levels.

Highlights of the hikes include small game and a wide variety of birdlife and fauna.  Explore the rock faces and cool down in the clear mountain pools.  Return to comfort of your cottage after a day in the open air.

Bird Watching

For the bird lovers bring along your binoculars and spot some of the 220 bird species of the area, a bird list is available from reception.

The Cape Vulture colony can be visited on the neighbouring farm by arrangement only and an entry fee is needed.

Mountain Biking

A wonderful way to experience the countryside on one of the many cycling routes in the area.

Cycle from the lodge up to Joubert’s pass that will give you 35km of cycling one way offering some magical views of the valleys and countryside of Lady Grey.

Supply own bikes.

4X4 Routes

Featuring some of the highest dirt roads in South Africa the 10 mountain passes of the North- Eastern cape provide the 4x4 enthusiast with a challengingyet very rewarding adventurewith some spectacular views. 

1. Naude’s Nek – 2nd highest pass in SA - 2587m
2. Carlisleshoek Pass
3. Volunteershoek Pass
4. Lundeans Nek Pass
5. Joubers Pass – 3rd highest pass in SA - 2234m
6. Barkly Pass
7. Otto du Plessis Pass
8. Bastervoetpad

Dining and Picnics

Let us spoil you with a home-cooked three coarse meal or a hearty farm breakfast with home baked bread. 
Picnic baskets are available for those days when you just want to spend the day under a tree next to the river.

All meals must be arranged in advance.

Just RELAX with us - This is a place to relax and to revitalise your soul.

You will leave here a new person with a new vision and peace in your heart. Swim in the crystal-clear rock pools, and feel energised by the cold mountain stream. This is a place to relax and to revitalise your soul. You will leave here a new person with new vision and peace in your heart.