Things to do
Mpumalanga Escarpment
The Mpumalanga Escarpment region is world renowned for its scenic
splendours and beauty, with a host of waterfalls and majestic view
points of the Lowveld below, as well as the Blyde River Canyon.
Mac Mac Falls
The twin 56m drop, the second highest in the region, which can be
seen was originally a single fall, but in their eagerness to get
to gold, some miners tried to divert the falls below. An over enthusiastic
application of dynamite created the second fall, but whether it
helped to find more quantities of gold was not recorded.
Mac Mac Pools
These are naturally formed swimming pools, and also a very popular
picnic spot. The secretary bird hiking trail also starts from this
point, which stretches from 1 - 2 hours, ranging from pristine forest
to grasslands.
The Pinnacle
Located on the Panorama Route, this 30m high quartzite "needle"
rises dramatically out of the fern clad ravine, created by the Ngwaritsane
River, over countless millennia. To the right, and below, the viewing
plateau from which can be seen only the topmost of eight waterfalls
which take the river down approximately 450m in a series of alternating
falls and cascades.
Gods Window
Dramatic views to the South and East from various strategically
placed viewpoints. overlooking the almost sheer 300m drop into indigenous
forest clad ravine. Being 250m higher than the pinnacle viewpoint,
the total drop to the lands below is approx 750m
Lisbon Falls
At 92m the Lisbon Falls are the highest in the area. The river separates
into three streams as it plunges into the pool below.
Berlin Falls
This national monument is 45m high and came into being when, over
many eons, the soft sandstone rock was eroded.
Bourke's Luck Potholes
This Natural wonder marks the beginning of the Blyde River Canyon.
Through countless years the swirling whirlpools which occur as the
Treur and Blyde rivers meet, caused waterborne sand and rock to
grind cylindrical potholes into the bedrock of the river. There
is an informative Visitors Centre.
The Three Rondavels
Opening from South to North the majesty of the third largest, and
only green canyon in the world opens up for your delight. The Canyon
is located in the Blyderiver Canyon Nature Reserve which covers
a area of 22 664 hectares. Of interest is the fact that the viewpoint
is around 1380m ASL whilst the level of the dam when full is 665m
ASL.
Pilgrims Rest and Environs
The town was declared a living museum in 1973, and has a comprehensive
museum and Information centre, which can assist you in great depth.
The town also boast a 9 hole golf course, and a huge variety of
shops and restaurants to suite all walks.
Kruger National Park
This world renowned wildlife sanctuary is virtually on your doorstep,
and offers one the ideal opportunity to view the Big 5 in their
natural environment
White Lion Project
The first one of its kind, this project breeds what is known at
the Timbavati White Lions, which are indigenous only to this region.
Here one will have the opportunity to view this majestic cats in
a controlled environment.
Breeding Centre for Endangered Species
Previously known as the Cheetah breeding centre, the sanctuary has
broadened its wings to house most of the endangered species in our
country. These include White Rhino, Wild Dogs, African Wild Cat
and the Ground Hornbill. Here one will learn more about this fascinating
animals and their environment.
