Belfast

Belfast is renowned for its Trout fishing and highveld scene

Belfast is one of the coldest places in South Africa but what makes Belfast renowned is its trout fishing and highveld scenery.

Belfast is situated near the Mpumalanga Drakensberg escarpment and 210km east of Pretoria. The grassveld district is known for cattle, dairy and sheep farming. The wattle and bluegum plantations are the oldest in Mpumalanga.

Belfast also boasts a tulip nursery that attracts large numbers of visitors in spring. Coal, black granite, fire clay and kaolin are mined. Large deposits of chrome and iron are found in the Belfast area.

Many rivers and streams rise on this watershed. They are clear and cold and are renowned for their excellent trout (and bass) fishing conditions.

Belfast is the railway junction for a branch line through Dullstroom and Lydenburg to Steelpoort.

Attractions in Belfast

Berg en Dal Monument: Anglo Boer war monument
Hiking Trails:
Bospoort two-day trail through lush landscape. There are also the Rapids Waterfall Trail and Komati River Lodge Ravine trail.
Belfast Tulip Nursery:
This is the largest in the country.
Trout Fishing:
Belfast is a prime trout fishing destination.
Kwasimkulu:
An archaeological site of the Ndzunda-Ndebele.

Belfast

Accommodation in and around Belfast

Komati Gorge Lodge & Wildlife Reserve accommodation in Belfast
Awarded four star grading by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa and a Superior Accommodation rating with the Automobile Association, this untouched expanse of 1200ha with its thorn bushveld and highveld grassland offers an unparalleled exper... More

Lakenvlei Forest Lodge accommodation in Belfast
The forest, hills and dense reed beds surrounding the wetland are home to an enormous variety of bird species including the African Jacana and Purple Heron as well as at least six duck species and the endangered Crowned Crane. Mammals such as the Cap... More

Inyamazane and forelwater accommodation in Belfast
Accommodation facilities include a beautiful farmhouse and 3 smaller cottages housing parties from 2 up to 22 people. The recreational facilities offered at Inyamazane include six fully stocked dams varying between 1 to 5 hectares and provide e... More

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