Please feel free to ask reception for more information on any of the below activities.

The Blue Plumbago, which is open on week-ends for breakfast, lunch and tea serves delicious food and has a great kiddies play area. A must for a family outing. 

Your Hosts, the Breedt Family can be contacted on (043) 683 3269.

Situated at Hornbills Forest Cottages, Hornbills Forest Fairy Trails take children on a magical journey through the indigenous forest while learning about our enviroment in a captivating way. Who knows, they may even spot a fairy on the way?

Contact Sigrid on 084 556 6319 (afternoons) or 043 683 1532 (evenings)

Hillside Horses offers exquisite horse trails through the Amatola Mountainside and forest. There are a number of different packages to choose from. These cater for absolute beginners to seasoned pros. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and the beauty of the forests on an invigorating forest ride.

Horse rides for children can be arranged at the hotel, ask at reception for details. 

The Kologha picnic site marks the beginning of a four magnificent walks through the Xholora forest. The blue walk is a 3km route on which one would encounter spectacular waterfalls. The yellow walk is a 7km and the red walk is a 17km circular trail which passes through indigenous forest and grasslands and has some breathtaking views. The forth walk is to Anderson Dam where a picnic can be enjoyed in the tranquil surroundings.

Click here to download our forest walk map.

Wriggleswade dam is home to the very active Stutterheim Bass Fishing Club. With many annual fishing competitions that, Wriggleswade has become a firm favourite with many bass fishermen countrywide.

Trout fishing is becoming more and more popular at the picturesque Gubu Dam. The dam is surrounded by a pine forest and has exquisite mountain views.

Stutterheim is an absolute must for photography enthusiasts. From rolling grasslands to spectacular mountain views and breathtaking beautiful dams and forests, this is the perfect place for a photography expedition.

Guided mountain bike rides or the hiring of mountain bikes can be arranged. There are many different routes to follow through the forest ranging from a leisurely ride to an invigorating adventure.

Old Thomas River is a restored train station which has been renovated to include a private library, wagon museum, rock art museum, pub museum, the Ramble Restaurant and vintage motor museum. Thomas River is approximately a 20 minute drive from Stutterheim and is great for day trips.

Mgwali Village is the oldest village in Eastern Cape. One can taste traditional food and enjoy true African entertainment and culture.

Many people make Stutterheim their destination of choice based solely on its diverse birdlife. Stutterheim has four distinct ecological biomes with endemic and rare birds in each of them. Stutterheim is also home to the endangered Cape Parrot.

The museum is thought to have one of the largest and most comprehensive collection of restored stationary engines, all in mint running condition, in the world. Please ask at reception for more details.

These activities are fast becoming popular pastimes. Abseiling and junior rock climbing takes place at Natural High and bouldering, rock climbing and abseiling take place at the Shire. Ask at reception for more details.