Highlands Springs Country Estates

The estate name comes from the amount of natural springs that are on the farm, forming wonderful wetland areas.

Much work has gone into developing an estate that retains a Highland farm feel with many more exciting developments happening in the future. A new reception area, convenience store, restaurant, pub, horse stables, farm yard, small chapel and other facilities are currently being planned or are already under construction. The farm will shortly have 25 exclusive homes available for sale, offering people an opportunity to live in a safe, comfortable environment or to own an exclusive holiday home in the country.

Prices subject to change - please check with us

	Robert the Bruce - Unit 1 Rob Roy - Unit 2 William Wallace - Unit 3 These three studio units are identical and completely open plan except for the separate toilet.They accommodate two people (couples) and are fully equipped for self catering. They have a large fire place, queen size bed with down duvet and pillows, DSTV (bring own smart card) and small lounge area, dining and kitchen area with small stove, micro, fridge and all other kitchen utensils. All furniture is made from railway sleepers.The bathroom is equipped with bath, separate shower, hand basin and toilet. Spare blankets and hot water bottles are also supplied for guests to use. The view is spectacular, overlooking the main dam and surrounding area. Two sleeper luxury unit overlooking main dam R250-00 per person per night (children under 12 half price, babies under 1 no charge) Minimum R375-00 per person per weekend (except long weekend) for a one night stay Minimum 3 night booking for a long weekend Monday to Thursday, R200-00 per person except long weekend
	Sir David Livingstone - Unit 4 This unit is a spacious three bedroom house and can accommodate eight people. Six in the three bedrooms and two on a sleeper couch in the lounge. Two bathrooms, kitchen, lounge, dining area and separate pantry complete this very lovely family unit. A large patio and braai area has stunning views of the main dam and surrounding areas. The cottage is wheel chair friendly, fitted with DSTV (bring own smart card), has a small coal stove / fireplace and is fully equipped for self catering. Eight sleeper luxury in three bedrooms and two separate bathrooms. Separate lounge and dining area with huge veranda overlooking main dam (awesome view) R250-00 per person per night (children under 12 half price, babies under 1 no charge) Minimum R375-00 per person per weekend (except long weekend) for a one night stay Minimum 3 night booking for a long weekend Monday to Thursday, R200-00 per person except long weekend
	Macbeth - Unit 5 A four sleeper in one bedroom with a separate bathroom, open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge. Equipped with DSTV (bring own smart card), small coal stove / fireplace and has its own boma. This is a no frills cosy cottage. Four sleeper unit in one bedroom with separate bathroom R200-00 per person per night (children under 12 half price, babies under 1 no charge) Minimum R300-00 per person per weekend (except long weekend) for one night stay Minimum three night booking for long weekend Monday to Thursday, R180-00 per person except long weekend
	Sir Walter Scott - Unit 6 A four sleeper one bedroom unit which sleeps two in the bedroom and two on a sleeper couch in the lounge. Separate bathroom with shower, basin and toilet. Open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area. Fitted with DSTV but must bring your own smart card. Two sleeper with one bedroom and sleeper couch in lounge for kids (4 sleeper) R200-00 per person per night (children under 12 half price, babies under 1 no charge) Minimum R300-00 per person per weekend (except long weekend) for one night stay Minimum 3 night booking for long weekend Monday to Thursday, R180-00 per person except long weekend
	Captain William Kidd - Unit 7 An eight sleeper unit with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Four single beds in one very large bedroom, a queen size bed in a separate bedroom and a sleeper couch in the lounge. Equipped with DSTV (bring own smart card), a fire place, lounge, dining room and separate kitchen with scullery. Eight sleeper with two bedrooms and 2 bathrooms R200-00 per person per night (children under 12 half price, babies under 1 no charge) Minimum R300-00 per person per weekend (except long weekend) for one night stay Minimum 3 night booking for long weekend Monday to Thursday, R180-00 per person except long weekend
	Robert Burns Six sleeper luxury unit with three bedrooms and two separate bathrooms TBA (Under construction)
	Group bookings The farm can sleep up to 30 people per night R4500-00 per night for the farm Minimum two night booking over normal weekends Minimum 3 nights over long weekends Monday to Thursday, R4000-00 per night except long weekend
	General info on units All the units have braai facilities, DSTV (bring own smart card), fully equipped for self catering, extra blankets and towels, daily cleaning service, wood for the first night. Over long weekends a minimum of 3 nights stay is required. Over normal weekends a minimum of 2 nights stay or a minimum rate will apply.

Fishing

Fishing is available in a 10 hectare dam, stocked with monster bass and trout. Float tubing, bank fishing and small boat fishing is possible. A three hectare dam with very good bass fishing is also available. A small raft can be used for access to the reeds and deeper water. Two smaller 1 hectare dams are very well stocked with trout and are very popular with guests. Boats and raft are used entirely at your own risk. Catch and release is preferred for trout but the catch may be kept at a fee of R65-00 per kilogram. Bass may be kept free of charge.

We currently charge R25-00 per person per day for fishing. The funds are used to stock and maintain the dams. Please report all catches for the purpose of record keeping.

Catch and release procedure:
Trout are very susceptible to disease and injury and therefore care must be taken when releasing them back into the water. If possible, do not remove the fish from the water and make absolutely sure that your hands are wet.

Gently remove the hook and coax the fish until it swims away. Never throw the fish back into the water. Should the fish not recover or it dies, please remove it from the water, weigh it and pay the applicable fee to management. We rely on honesty with regard to the fishing and reporting of catches.

Birding

Highveld birding can offer many exciting surprises and is a must on the birding trail. A private bird hide is available for avid birders. The birding is very good with many species of water fowl, bishops, weavers, cranes, ibis, secretary birds, owls, hawks and so much more.

Some of the bird species found in the highlands area:

Fish Eagle Stanley's Bustard

Spotted Eagle Owl Secretary Bird

Pied Kingfisher Redwing Francolin

Blue Crane (South Africa's National Bird) Greywing Francolin

Wattled Crane Yellowbreasted Pipit

Crowned Crane Longbilled Pipit

Redchested Flufftail Palecrowned Cisticola

Blackwinged Plover Ayres' Cisticola

Grassbird Anteating Chat Wailing Cisticola

Buffstreaked Chat Bald Ibis

Mountain Chat Hadeda Ibis

Familiar Chat Sentinel Rockthrush

Eastern Longbilled Lark Gurney's Sugarbird

Malachite Sunbird Ground Woodpecker

Cape Vulture Black Sparrowhawk

Jackal Buzzard Redbreasted Sparrowhawk

Nature Walks

The koppies and valleys on the farm offer beautiful walks and hikes. Explore "Jackals Koppie", the natural springs or take a walk through the forest and along the edge of the dam. The trails follow the natural game and old cattle tracks and are clearly marked. Look out for the endemic duiker, bush pigs, jackal and awesome birdlife. The highland plains also offer an array of beautiful flower and plant species.

Relaxing

Highland Springs is where you can just relax and re-charge your batteries. Beautiful scenery and loads of space is available to go for walks or picnics or just absorb the surroundings.

PEACE AND TRANQUILLITY AT ITS BEST

Fires

In winter the veld grass is extremely dry and veld fires occur frequently. Please do not expose any open flames or cigarette butts to the veld grass. Extreme care must be taken when smoking in the open. Do not discard butts on the farm, rather keep them to be placed in bins provided. Fires or braai's are strictly forbidden anywhere on the farm except at the chalets and in designated braai areas.

General Information

No day visitors are permitted.
Children under 12 pay half price.
Fire wood is provided but it is advised guests bring their own as the quality of the wood on the farm is not very good and does sometimes give off excessive smoke.
A fee of R25-00 is charged for fishing per day and is payable directly to management.
Catch and release is preferred but only if released with care and the correct procedures used. Enquire with management if unsure on the correct procedures.
Trout cost R65-00 per kilogram if kept, bass is free of charge.
Fires and braai's are only permitted in designated areas around the chalets. Under no circumstances are fires or braai's permitted at the dams or anywhere else on the farm. This area is a high risk fire area and caution is appreciated.
An art and craft shop will be opening soon to keep the ladies, kiddies and avid artists, crafters and scrap bookers busy. The shop will also sell wholesome frozen meals, good quality fire wood and other home made goodies. Limited fishing tackle will also be available including the more popular flies.
We make use of septic tanks so please do not flush any foreign matter down the toilets or drains.
A maid is provided to clean the rooms. A time can be arranged convenient to your self for the maid to clean each morning or they will arrive once you are up and about. The fire place will also be cleaned at a convenient time. Staff may be tipped if the service justifies it. Bad service must be reported to management.