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	Trout Fishing Verlorenkloof has 6km of river frontage on the Upper Crocodile. This stretch of the Upper Crocodile with its riffles, rapids and deeper pools is more than enough to challenge those with a passion for stalking Wild Rainbows. Offering the best river fishing for wild trout in Mpumalanga, Verlorenkloof can comfortably accommodate 15 to 20 fishermen along 10 beats at any one time. Testifying to the high quality of river fishing available at Verlorenkloof is the fact that the property was chosen as the setting for the 2001 Kwena Basin Fly-fishing challenge. In addition to river fishing, Verlorenkloof offers still water fishing in dams and weirs fed by cold water of exceptional quality from perennial streams rising in wetlands above the kloofs. Fly fishing is managed via professionally established guidelines as are appropriate for a well run facility of this nature. Barbless flies are the order of the day and the property has its own hatchery comprised of four 1600m2 dams with a holding capacity for 10 000 fingerlings each. Other Activities Hiking. Verlorenkloof has 42km of professionally laid out trails known as the Welgedacht Trails which are included in the Jacana Portfolio of Country Homes & Trails and rate amongst the most popular in the Mpumalanga. The trails cut across 5 different ecozones and range from easy to strenuous. Flora and fauna. The Kwena Basin is a transition zone that is characterised by species from both the Highveld and the Lowveld. To date 449 species of plants (of which 137 are trees) have been recorded at Verlorenkloof which frms part of the Kwena Basin Conservancy. A wide diversity of natural fauna roams across the Conservancy including Leopard, Rooikat, African wildcat, Kudu, Bushbuck, Mountain reedbuck, Cape clawless otter, Vervet monkeys and Baboons. Birding. Bird life is prolific. The Kwena basin is a breeding ground for the endangered bald headed ibis, black eagles, fish eagles and osprey. To date 186 species (including 17 endemics to Southern Africa) have been recorded at Verlorenkloof with still many more to be added to the list. Archaeology. Iron Age settlements dating back over 800 years are present on the property making Verlorenkloof of considerable archeological interest. Horse riding. The property can be explored on foot, mountain bike or horseback. Verlorenkloof offers scenic out rides on well schooled horses as well as pony rides for kids. Swimming. Verlorenkloof has a sparkling pool built of natural stone and flushed by cold mountain stream water. Farmyard. Verlorenkloof is associated with a working dairy farm (Holsteins) and offers children the opportunity of experiencing farm life. Club House. The reception and Club House are situated near the dairy. Safety and security. Verlorenkloof Estate is safe and secure. Adults and kids alike can explore the property without any worry of harassment. Nearby: Just down the road, the nearby Kwena Dam offers excellent angling for carp, bass, barbel and kurper while quad biking, a professionally designed 4X4 training facility, abseiling and archery are available to Verlorenkloof owners on a neighbouring property. Location. Development. Holiday Experience. Ownership Options. Request for More Information. Competition. Back to Time Share Opportunities Next Page. Home Page. E-mail.