Amohela ho Spitskop is a 310 hectare Country Retreat in the magnificent Eastern Free State Highlands, on the Clocolan/Ficksburg border.

The Retreat has a 4 star grading in the self-catering category from the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.

Nestled in a valley between Ficksburg and Clocolan, a visit to this privately owned Reserve is an absolute must.

Built from beautiful local stone, the cottages are large, luxurious, tastefully equipped for self-catering, the décor exceptional.

With huge open fires, big comfy couches, books, magazines and views to die for, this is the perfect getaway for the discerning guest.

The Retreat offers fly fishing (rainbow trout, largemouth black bass, carp) walks, hikes, birding, game drives, star gazing, and seclusion and privacy.

Rediscover your soul in the vast space and timelessness of the Highlands, where magnificent sunrises and sunsets begin and end each day.

Birding is excellent, with those Free State “specials” chats and larks in abundance. Blue and white quilled korhaan are resident, secretary birds a frequent sighting. Large flocks of water fowl, waders and comical guinea fowl are seen daily on dams and in the fields, and blue crane a rare and stunning sight.

The Retreat has received a Birder friendly Establishment status from Birdlife South Africa.

A new 2ha dam, partially full, is awaiting more rain to be stocked with rainbow trout. In an adjacent dam and deep water quarry, rainbow trout, largemouth black bass and elusive carp await your fly.

A daily rod fee is charged, each house has a bag limit charged per kilogram. Catch and release is encouraged, only fly fishing equipment and methods are permitted.

Ficksburg, the home of the Cherry Festival, is an easy 20 minute drive. The Retreat, on 14 kms of gravel road, is an easy 3½ hour drive from Johannesburg and 1¾ hour drive from Bloemfontein.