Excelsior Dam

Trophy Water: Yes

Club Water: Yes

Water Information:

Accommodation at Excelsior Dam

Home to one of the most scenically located trout dams in the midlands. Excelsior dam is one of the very few dams in the area that has a river running in and out of it. This in turn creates natural breeding, and for nutrient value there are very few dams with such high food content. The river running into the dam also adds a very nice dimension to this side of still water fishing. Elands dam, just down the road is another prime stretch of water that provides cottage residents with alternative options and this deep piece of water is renowned for snapping light tippet.

Accommodation

Accommodation is in typical fly fisherman’s style being a cosy trout cottage, fully equipped with all the necessary amenities, and sleeps 8 comfortably. It is self-catering and there are more than enough picturesque spots to enjoy a tranquil picnic lunch.

What is included
See accommodation and Rates. Bookings made through Wildfly Travel Office will qualify for access to further Wildfly Flyfishing waters.

What is not included
Travel insurance.

Children
Children are gladly accepted at Excelsior Cottage.

Rates
Cottage : R500.00 per night (4) pax, and R80.00 extra per person thereafter.

Rod fees per day are R100.00 per angler.

Credit cards
All major credit cards accepted

Activities

There are a variety of activities available in the Nottingham Road area, namely:-

Hot air ballooning, candle dipping, quad biking, are additional activities offered within a short distance of the Cottage.

Horse riding with experienced guides and horseman in the Natal Drakensberg and see some of Africa’s wonderful mountainous regions and wildlife. Game include Eland, Reedbuck, Bushbuck, Duiker, Jackal and a wide variety of wonderful bird life. Day trails usually last for 4 hours, or the 2 day trail staying overnight in tents in the mountains, or cottages and returning the following day.

Clay-pigeon Shooting – offered in two packages:-
The first package offers 28 clays released from a single trap. The second package offers also 28 clays but the clays are released from multiple traps, which becomes more challenging. Package one will cost R400 per person whereas package two will cost R425 per person.

Golf
If you are a keen Golfer, look no further than Boschoek Country Club, a short distance from the Hotel. 9 holes will cost R 125.00 - 18 holes will cost R 185.00.

Flyfishing
Wildfly offers guided fishing trips and clinics with qualified, experienced guides to a selection of 25 Stillwater’s and 24km’s of scheduled river. Clinic packages are available in Half day (4 hours) and full day (8 hours) clinics. Guiding and Clinic fees are charged per person:

Half day Clinic – R495 per Angler. This includes rod fees and guiding fees with an additional manual explaining all the theory of fly-fishing.

Full day Clinic - R885 per Angler. This option goes into more detail about the theory of fly-fishing and includes a light finger lunch.

Fly-fishing Clinics and Guided Adventures can be tailor made to suite your party or clients needs.

Wildfly Club Waters

The WildFly Fishing Club was established at the turn of the century, to provide members with access to waters that are properly managed in relation to trout stocked, rod pressure and bag limits. All of our waters fall into three categories, those that are linked to accommodation, private waters that are utilized for competitions and exclusive waters for our club members.

Our Fishery Management Software is what allows us to provide you with the finest trout fishing in South Africa. For every stretch of water we have the stocking information, catch statistics and the all important biomass reports that allow us to manage the waters effectively. All of this information is published for any angler to scrutinize and your waters and accommodation are available to book online.

Have a look at the waters and what they are producing, and remember above all to submit your accurate catch records, as after all it is tomorrows fishing that you are protecting for your enjoyment.