The South African Game Fair is the country’s premier exhibition of country pursuits. Held in the picturesque and popular trout fishing town of Dullstroom annually, proceeds go to the Dullstroom Bird of Prey Centre which rehabilitates injured raptors. It takes place annually over the last weekend of July, mid winter usually guaranteeing crisp clear, dry days. The site will be the well known Dullstroom Bird of Prey Centre, just off the main road, on the right as you enter the village from Belfast. Visitors will have full access to the Raptor Centre; 2 Raptor flying displays, sheep dog and pointer displays, fly tying, flycasting, trout and game cookery, renowned fish artists and taxidermists, international flyfishing destination providers, knife makers, black powder and archery demos, free tuition and tryouts. Leading Flyfishing brands including Orivs, Hardy, Stealth and Xplorer will be displaying their full product range and offering 30% off for the weekend only. There will be 5 weight shoot out, compare the very best Orvis, Hardy, Sage, Loomis, Stealth and Xplorer 9 foot 5 weights.

There is so much to see and do that coming in on just one day will mean you will miss out on a number of talks, demos and tryouts. If you attend on the Saturday, entrance on the Sunday is half price.

Go to the website www.gamefair.co.za for more info and contact Dullstroom Accommodation for discounted accommodation providers.