Activities

Guided bush walks allow a closer insight into the wonders of the African bushveld, and are a great way to appreciate the smaller details of nature on the reserve. Follow termites and animal tracks, learn about the medicinal uses of the trees and shrubs and relish in the abundant bird life and other close animal encounters.

Learn how the ant-lion uses steep sandpits to trap its prey, study a dung beetle rolling their infamous balls, or learn how to fish for baboon spiders!

A knowledgeable guide will lead you along trails and animal paths through the open savannah past the watering holes and dams.

For a more in-depth birding experience, enjoy a specialist bird walk with Ben Coley, a FGASA level 3 field guide, regional SKS bird guide and verified ‘bird nerd’! 

With no dangerous game on the property, unspoiled mountains and clear open bushveld, you can walk freely amongst the stunning African wildlife and enjoy the true beauty and freedom of Tomjachu Bush retreat.

Set out on an extensive self-guided hike on any of our many trails and roads, or follow on of our designated routes varying from easy to challenging.

A tough climb to the top of our 1030m high Zebra Heights brings the regal Bekker Mountains to centre stage, as you revel in a birds-eye view of the property in all its glory; or walk across the game filled plains into the riverine trails of the Tipperary valley, uncovering an extraordinary ancient gorge with waterfalls and pools.

Should you wish to make a day of it, take one of our picnic packs and stop for lunch at any one of the beautiful sites on the property.

Cast your line into the cool waters of our South Dam with only the splash of kingfishers to disturb the tranquility.

Symphony Dam and the larger South Dam contain a variety of wild bass, bream, and barbel, who take well to a variety of lures and even fly.

Simply cast your line and let time fly by while you drink in the magic of a Lowveld sunset over the water, as the Thick-Billed Weavers chatter noisily in the reeds and the antelope come to the water’s edge to join you for a sundowner drink.

For conservation reasons we operate a strict catch and release property, and only allow the use of barbless hooks.