Blog - Page 2

The Making of the Angler & Antelope

Posted on Sat April 2, 2022.

St Francis, the dining area at the Angler & Antelope Guesthouse in Somerset East, Eastern Cape, South Africa; before renovations.

Take a journey with us, to see where it all started.

Travelling in the COVID era

Posted on Thu February 3, 2022.

Air travel during COVID-19, Angler & Antelope Guesthouse, Somerset East

Travelling has become quite a chore, and if you haven’t made use of air travel since the start of COVID, then you may feel quite apprehensive about the prospect.

As the dust settles

Posted on Fri February 26, 2021.

Fly Fishing for trout in Somerset East, Eastern Cape. Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo

The dust is literally settling. I'm not saying that the drought is over, but the dust gets wet every now and again. The figurative dust also seems to be settling...

Three months later...

Posted on Thu July 30, 2020.

Self-catering accommodation at the Angler and Antelope in Somerset East, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Wow, it's three months later. In April we were wondering if the lockdown would be extended, not realising that the whole world would still be in a shambles at the end of July!

What happens after?

Posted on Tue April 14, 2020.

Karoo Food at the Angler and Antelope in Somerset East

The big question on everyone's lips, is what happens after the COVID-19 lockdown?

Warm and very accommodating hospitality. Thank you very much Alan. The fly fishing excursion was value for money and a memorable experience for myself and my husband. Food excellent, stunning clean, comfortable rooms. Will definitely be back to explore more of Somerset East.

- Kay V

Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Stayed at Angler and Antelope recently. Excellent accommodation - exquisitely and tastefully furnished rooms a d hos that are unbeatable. Even catered for my wife who is a partial vegetarian- always with a smile. Food also outstanding . The ambiance of the whole place is simply superb. Owner is also an excellent guide for fly-fishers.

- Jim Read

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Landscaping fine, interior decoration excellent, maintenance first rate, service first class, meals high quality. Management very friendly.

- Jeff Varndell

South Africa
We spent 3 nights with Alan & Annabelle. The food, accommodation and hospitality was excellent. We managed to share some quality fishing time with Alan which was also a bonus. This was our second stay and will likely become a routine stop for our travels around the Eastern Cape in the future. Thank you for everything, Phil & Carina

- Philcarinas

Johannesburg, South Africa