Established 2003
Boschhoek Road, off the R540, between Dullstroom and Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Where Privacy is Part of the Plan
Private, dog-friendly self-catering cottages where space, privacy and nature come together.
Highland Giants Estate comprises five individual cottages, each offering its own private space and
outdoor living within a working cattle and game farm in the Dullstroom highlands.
Each cottage has its own setting, with a different relationship to the wider farm, its waters and surrounding landscape.
Across the Estate, staying guests can explore open countryside, waters and walking routes at their own pace. With no day visitors, staying guests enjoy the farm's quiet, unhurried character.
Dogs Belong at Highland Giants
Dogs have long been welcomed as part of the family and travelling group. Each cottage has a private fenced garden or outdoor area, giving guests and their dogs space to enjoy time outdoors together.
Fencing and suitability vary between cottages, while access across the wider farm depends on responsible supervision and effective control. We help guests choose the cottage that best suits their dogs.
Every cottage offers its own way to experience Highland Giants. Each has its own setting and character, while all share a private, self-catering experience shaped by life on a working cattle and game farm.
Every Cottage Includes
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An equipped kitchen for self-catering
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Its own fenced garden or outdoor area
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Indoor and outdoor seating
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An indoor fireplace and outdoor braai facilities
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A genuine welcome for dogs
Explore at Your Own Pace
Staying guests are free to explore the wider Estate at their own pace.
Its waters, paths, grasslands and changing highland landscape create opportunities to enjoy:
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Walking and hiking along existing cattle and game paths
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Trout and bass fishing, including fly and spin fishing
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Birdwatching across grasslands, wetlands and waters
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Photography and nature exploration
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Mountain biking
Fishing in Dullstroom
Fishing at Highland Giants is reserved for staying guests, who can enjoy fly and spin fishing in the Estate’s identified fishing waters. All fishing is catch and release, with changing water, weather and seasons forming part of the experience.
Walking and Nature Exploration
Staying guests can follow existing cattle and game paths through the Estate’s grasslands and changing highland landscape. Routes are informal and unmarked, leaving guests free to walk, notice and explore at their own pace.
Birdlife and Natural Environment
The Estate’s grasslands, wetlands and waters support a variety of highveld birdlife. Guests can watch and listen while walking, fishing or spending time outdoors at their cottage, with sightings changing with the seasons and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Dogs are welcomed at all five cottages. Each has a private fenced garden or outdoor area, with fencing and suitability varying by cottage.
Is fishing available for guests?
Yes. Staying guests can enjoy fly and spin fishing in identified Estate waters. Fishing is catch and release and subject to current conditions.
Is the Estate open to day visitors?
No. Highland Giants is reserved for staying guests, helping to preserve its quiet, unhurried character.
Are there walking routes on the property?
Yes. Staying guests may follow informal, unmarked cattle and game paths across the wider Estate.
Find more practical information on our FAQ page.
Location
Highland Giants Estate is situated off the R540 between Dullstroom and Lydenburg, in the highlands of Mpumalanga.
Surrounded by grasslands, wetlands, dams and open countryside, the Estate offers five private self-catering cottages on a working cattle and game farm, around three hours' drive from Gauteng, approximately two hours from the Lowveld, and about 20 minutes from Dullstroom.