INDUKU HIKING TRAILS FORELLENHOF GUEST FARM

Our farm is situated just 3 kms outside the picturesque village of Wakkerstroom on the foot of the Versamel Mountains, less than 4 hours from Johannesburg, Pretoria and Nelspruit.

It is a wonderful place to stop over en-route to or from the Drakensberg, Kruger Park, various Kwa-Zulu Natal National Parks and the Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal coast, as well as being the perfect destination to rest, relax and soothe your soul.

A calm, comfortable and relaxing atmosphere in a beautiful countryside setting

Forellenhof is home to the scenic Induku Hiking Trail

ITS ALL ABOUT:

Wake to birdsong, not traffic: Every room and cottage opens to mountain views and garden stillness.

Feel at home in nature: Fully equipped self-catering units surrounded by open countryside.

Unwind your way: Enjoy a picnic by the stream, sip coffee by the fire, or stroll through wildflowers.

A birder’s dream base: Near Wakkerstroom’s top bird hides and home to 350+ species.

Warm, attentive hosting: Hospitality that goes the extra mile—every stay, every guest.

PRETTY PIG – Sleeps 4 persons:

  • • Wake up to the chatter of birds and a lovely view over the dam.

    • This fully equipped, luxurious double bedroom cottage with en-suite bathrooms will offer you all the privacy and luxuries you may need.

    • Linen, blankets and towels are supplied

    • Electric blankets on all the beds

    • Hair dryer

    • Coffee, tea, sugar and milk

    • Indoor fireplace & Veranda

    • Braai facilities

    • En-suite bathrooms (shower & toilet)

    • Double carport

    • No smoking indoors

    • Cottages are serviced daily.

    • Breakfast is available by prior arrangement

    • Laundry services are availableThis unit can be used as a base camp for the hiking trails.

  • RATES: B&B Single R850 pppn S haring R720 pppn

    SELF Catering – Single R720 pppn Sharing R590 pppn

FARMHOUSE – Sleeps 6 Persons:

  • The main living area has an open-plan design with large doors opening up onto the veranda. This results into an open flowing space where you can sit down onto a comfortable coach and enjoy the beautiful view, the chatter of birds in the garden and on the demand the beautiful views over the wetlands and mountains. An Old farmhouse (minimum 6 persons) with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Linen provided.

  • Dining Area – In summer breakfast, if the weather permits, is communally served around the 12-seater table on the veranda. The Aga stove creates a warm and cozy atmosphere in the dining room where breakfast is served in winter.

  • Lounge – The lounge is the ideal place to sit back and relax with soft music in the background, a book, playing cards or a board game which is available for guest’s entertainment. The room also has a TV with all the DSTV channels.

  • Bedrooms – The three rooms are luxurious and private. Rooms are equipped with tea & coffee making facilities, electric blankets and heaters for those cold winter months. Two rooms have double beds, and the third room has twin beds.

  • Bathrooms – Each room has its’ own modern bathroom – two bedrooms have spacious bathrooms with plush oval baths and a shower while the third bedroom has a shower only. Guest amenities consist of high-quality soap, shower gel, hair shampoo and hand cream.

  • RATES: B&B Single R850 pppn Sharing R720 pppn

    SELF Catering – Single R720 pppn Sharing R590 pppn

FRECKLED FROG

  • • 6-Sleeper Cottage , 2 bedrooms

    • Linen, blankets and towels are supplied

    • Electric blankets on all the beds

    • Hair dryer

    • Dish washer

    • Coffee, tea, sugar and milk

    • Indoor fireplace & Veranda

    • Braai facilities

    • 2 Bathrooms of which one is en-suite

    • Double carport

    • No smoking indoors

    • Cottages serviced daily.

    • Breakfast is available by prior arrangement.

    • Laundry services are available

  • RATES: B&B Single R850 pppn Sharing R720 pppn

    SELF Catering – Single R720 pppn Sharing R590 pppn

LAUGHING DUCK COTTAGE

  • SLEEPS 2 PERSONS

    • Romantic stone cottage with fireplace, braai & views of gardens, wetlands & mountains in Wakkerstroom.

    • One bedroom

    • Living area

    • Fireplace & Veranda with built-in braai

    • Laundry services are availableT

  • RATES: B&B Single R850 pppn Sharing R720 pppn

    SELF Catering – Single R720 pppn Sharing R590 pppn

HIKING TRAILS:

  • Forellenhof is home to the scenic Induku Hiking Trail

    The Induku Hiking Trail, which starts and finishes at Forellenhof Guest Farm, is located just 6 kilometres outside Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga.

    This trail is ideal for nature lovers, hikers, birders, wild-flower enthusiasts and anyone seeking clean air, panoramic views and pristine terrain.

    The Induku Trail provides hikers with outstanding opportunities to experience indigenous grasslands, seasonal wildflowers and wide-open mountain vistas in a peaceful, uncrowded setting

Induku Trail Information- DAY TRAILS:

  • Difficulty: Moderate

    Distances:

    6 km circular route

    9 km circular route

    UNGUIDED

    OR GUIDED – (ideal for birding and flora interpretation)

    Duration 3-5 hours

    DAY VISITORS R100 pp

SLACK PACK OPTION:

  • • Minimum 5 Hikers, Maximum 10 hikers

    • Hikes distances 8-15 km per day

    • 3 Days, 3 Nights

    • Accommodation ensuite bedrooms

    • Includes ALL meals, guides and Conservation fees

    • RATES: R6000 – R6500 pp

ITENARY for SLACK PACKING:

  • DAY 1:

    • Guests arrive

    • Welcoming drink/coffee/tea

    • Dinner – main meal with desert and free drink

  • DAY 2:

    • Breakfast 7:00 at Forellenhof

    • 15 km bird watching guided walk

    • Hikers enjoy at one of the bird hides a lunch pack

    • Back at Forellenhof at 15h00

    • Dinner at Thyme-Out Restaurant

  • DAY 3:

    • Breakfast 7:00 at Forellenhof

    • 9 km guided walk

    • Back at Forellenhof at 12h00

    • 15h00 visit Bidura Taphouse – local artisan brewery for a light lunch and beer tasting

    • Dinner at Forellenhof

  • LAST DAY:

    • Breakfast in town 8h00

    • Check out

    • Meet up with a guide in town – takes hikers on a historic walk-through town, visiting all the historic buildings and graveyard

    Tour ends at 12h00

Why Hike the Induku Trail near Wakkerstroom?:

  • • Located close to Wakkerstroom, yet wonderfully remote

    • Excellent birding in a renowned birding area

    • Rich Highveld flora and wild flowers in season

    • Sweeping panoramic views and fresh mountain air

    • Well-marked circular routes starting and ending at the farm

    • Whether you’re visiting Wakkerstroom for birding, exploring Mpumalanga hiking trails, or simply longing for time in nature, the Induku Hiking Trail at Forellenhof Guest Farm offers a rewarding and memorable outdoor experience.

  • WAKKERSTROOM EVENTS

  • Wakkerstroom Music Festival (Classical Music); Vlei fees, Art Ramble

    Different markets, e.g. Heritage Market, Christmas market, Fresh Produce Market, Annual Mountain Race: Half Marathon and 14km trail run

    Annual Mountain Bike Race over two days (stage race)

PLANTS & FLOWERS:

  • What at first glance appears to be grasslands is suddenly transformed into an array of colour during December, January and February.

    The high altitude grasslands of Wakkerstroom is home to a rich flora which includes a large variety of Orchids, Watsonias, Scarlet River Lilies, River Bells, Arum Lilies, Blood Lilies, Redhot Pokers, Agaphantus, Nerines and many more.

    Wakkerstroom area is home to many plant species that appear on the red list

EXPLORE THE WAKKERSTROOM WETLANDS AND BIRD HIDES:

  • • The Wakkerstroom wetlands, located just outside the village, are easily accessible and offer some of the best birdwatching opportunities in the country. • To make the most of your visit, head to one of the four well-placed bird hides situated around the wetlands.

  • On the western side, the Crane Hide and Iain Drummond Memorial Hide provide excellent views of waterfowl and shorebirds, with chances to spot species like the African Purple Swamphen, African Rail, and Red-chested Flufftail.

  • •On the northern edge of the wetland, the Clive Beck Hide and the WOW (Wings Over Wetlands) Hide offer peaceful settings for observing species like African Snipe, Little Bittern, and various herons and kingfishers.