Mpumalanga, Mashishing
Sunrise Serenity is a guesthouse and event venue on Farm 5A Rooidraai, 5 km from Lydenburg (Mashishing) on the R540 Dullstroom road. A stocked dam supports bass and carp fishing, camping, picnics, and canoeing.
The on-site dam holds bass and carp. The venue runs a dedicated fishing and camping area with maintained stands, electricity points, and clean ablutions. Canoes, gazebos, braai stands, and camping gear can be hired on site. Fishing is available to guests and campers by arrangement. Confirm bag limits and day-visitor fishing rules with the venue before you fish.
Sunrise Serenity offers guesthouse rooms, self-catering cottages, and a three-bedroom house beside the dam. There are lakeside camping spots with power and ablutions. The property has a large swimming pool, kids play area, lapa, and picnic sites. The venue also hosts weddings, conferences, and day visitors. Check-in is typically 14:00 to 18:00 and check-out at 10:00. Wi-Fi is available in the guesthouse area. Prices and rules: - Camping: R250 per spot, maximum 4 people, 16:00 to 09:00 - Angler adult: R150 entrance fee, 2 rods per pre-booked peg, catch and release - Angler child: R100 - Non-fishing adult: R100 - Child under 12: R70, child under 5: free - Guesthouse: from about R1 300 per night for two guests - Equipment hire: gazebo R150, 4 seater table R100, 6 seater table R150, chair R25 each, braai stand R50, canoe R150 (subject to availability) - Tent hire: 2 man tent R300, 6 man tent R500, stretcher R150 per night - For sale: charcoal or briquettes R70, wood R80, firelighters R15, ice R30 - Bookings by WhatsApp only Last updated at: 23 October 2026.
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Check-in 14:00 to 18:00, check-out 10:00
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Ohrigstad Dam Nature Reserve
Ohrigstad Dam Nature Reserve sits on the R533 west of Pilgrim's Rest in the Drakensberg foothills. The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency manages this 2 536 hectare reserve around Ohrigstad Dam. Anglers fish for carp, yellowfish, and kurper. Camping and boating are available.
