Best Getaways 
Lupela Lodge
Lupela is one of the most comfortable and attractive deep-country fishing lodges you ever saw. It is pleasingly decorated, well equipped and most importantly feels homely and comfortable The view on the farm is spectacular with deep valleys and sheer sandstone cliffs cut out of the mountains by the majestic Karnemelkspruit and its many tributaries. The seasons offer a favour for any intrepid traveller, from the snow capped mountains in the winter months to the hot and rainy summer months, this is a destination for any season. Game on the property includes Blesbuck, Mountain Rheebuck, Vaal Rheebuck, Cape Grysbuck and a variety of smaller buck species.
Area Info
Featuring the highest dirt road in South Africa, the 8 (eight) mountain passes of the North Eastern Cape provide travellers with the opportunity to test their grit, 4x4’s and nerves. The 8 mountain passes offer some fantastic views of the valleys and mountains of this unique area, from snowfall in the winter to rain drenched roads in the summer rain season, these passes offer any 4x4 enthusiast with a challenging yet very rewarding adventure.
The 8 mountain passes as follows:
1. Naude’s Nek – highest
2. Carlisleshoek Pass
3. Volunteershoek Pass
4. Lundeansnek Pass
5. Joubers Pass – third highest pass in SA
6. Barkly Pass
7. Otto du Plessis Pass
8. Bastervoetpad
Units and Rooms
Silo Cottage
Guests: 3
Max Adults: 2
A renovated old grain silo with an en-suite bedroom upstairs and a kitchenette/lounge at the bottom. Bedroom has a queensize bed and an en-suite bathroom with shower only. Sleeper couch in lounge. Fully equipped with beautiful views on the mountains.
Lupela Cottage
Guests: 10
This spacious cottage sleep 10 people with 5 en-suite bedrooms, shower only, fully equipped kitchen, lounge and dining area, pub and outside braai facilities. Beautiful views on the mountains and river. Kitchen: microwave, stove, fridge etc.
Look Out River cottage
Guests: 5
This cottage is on the river banks and make use of solar lights and gas for cooking and hot water. The cottage has 2 en-suite bedrooms, showers only, running out onto a verandah. Twin beds in both bedrooms. Big verandah overlook the river and mountains
