"Lupela means 'where the road ends' and I can assure you that you really won't want to travel further once you see the beautiful stretch of stream that runs sparkling in the sun below the lodge."

 "A heavenly environment in which to fish.... One helluva river"
The Complete Fly-Fisherman, January 2009

Lupela Lodge is situated in a peaceful and scenic valley in the Witteberg Mountains and is hidden in a gorge that opens into a wide valley of green pastures and sandstone mountainsides. Awesome fly-fishing, warm hospitality and great food keep Lupela's guests returning year after year. 

Lupela is a world-class fly-fishing destination as regularly featured in fly-fishing magazines and Peter Brigg's beautiful book: Call of the Stream - A flyfishers passion for hunting trout in mountain streams.

THE SILO:
This charming building was used as a grain store before being converted into a small cottage. It is on two levels with an en-suite bedroom upstairs and living area and kitchen below.

• En-suite bedroom sleeping 2 people comfortably
• Sleeper couch in the lounge for small children
• Fully equipped kitchen with fridge, two plate stove, and microwave
• Your own braai facilities
• All bedding and towels provided (except swimming towels)
• Electric blankets on bed in winter
• Firewood available at reception
• Cleaning service once a day - excludes dish washing
• A lounge/kitchen area at ground level with a small fridge, microwave, two burner gas stove and private braai facilities on a spacious stoep.

ACTIVITIES

There is no shortage of things to do in and around Lupela Lodge. Activities include:

• Fly-fishing for wild trout and yellowfish
• Birdwatching including tripsto a Cape Vulture breeding colony Hiking trails including trips to rock art sites
• River rafting and tubing when river conditions allow
• Horse riding
• 4x4 trails and scenic drives
• Riverside picnics
• To avoid disappointment please pre-book all activities. By all means contact us and we will design an itinerary to ensure you have the perfect holiday.

CATERING

Lupela offers flexible catered and self-catered options to suit your requirements. Pre-booking of meals is required. Do let us know if you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary during your stay as we can provide a surprise cake or champagne at a reasonable additional cost.  For self-caterers, lamb, sausage, home baked bread and milk are available to purchase direct from the farm. 

GPS:

E 27 17 027  

From Gauteng, PE, East London, Bloemfontein
Travel on the N6 Bloemfontein-East London and turn on R58 to Lady-Grey and Barkley East. Drive past the Lady-Grey turnoff travel for 17.5km on the R58 until you reach a left hand turning signed Lupela Lodge and Karringmelk River Resort. Lupela Lodge is at the end of this dirt road (5.4km) 

From Barkly East, Rhodes, Elliot, Maclear
Travel from Barkly East towards Aliwal North on the R58 and turn off at the Lupela Lodge and Karringmelk River Resort sign on your right hand side and continue to the end of the farm road (5.4km)

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