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Please note that entrance
fees are charged at some of these sight seeing
spots and range from between R10 a car to R10 per
person. |
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Located only km from Sabie,
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. |
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Gods Window - 43km:
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.
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| Berlin Falls -
42km |
| This national
monument is 45m high and came into being when,
over many eons,
the soft sandstone rock was eroded. |
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| Lisbon Falls -
40km |
| At 92m the LISBON
FALLS are the highest in the area. The river
separates into three streams as it plunges into the
pool below. |
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| Mac Mac Falls
-16km |
| 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. |
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| Mac Mac Pools - 13km |
| 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. |
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Bourke's Luck
Potholes - 56km:
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. The
informative Visitors Center details some of the
interesting natural and socio-historic features and
is the starting point of the 700m walk to the
potholes. |
The Three
Rondavels - 84km:
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. |
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| Sabie and its
waterfalls |
| The town of Sabie
Boasts with 4 waterfalls, these being Lone
Creek Falls, Sabie Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and
the Horseshoe falls. There is also a variety of
activities, including a golf course to occupy
ones time. |
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| Pilgrims Rest and
Environs -36 km |
| The town was declared
a living museum in 1973, and has a
comprehensive museum and Information center, 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. |
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| Kruger National Park
-60km |
| 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. |
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| Breeding Center for
Endangered Species - 132km |
| Previously
known as the Cheetah breeding center, 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. |
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| Moholoholo Rehabilitation
Centre |
| This is the largest animal
rehabilitation centre in South Africa! See and touch
animals such as lion, leopard, serval, lynx,honey
badger, eagles, vultures, wild dog and baby animals.
The tour takes approx. 2.5 hours - come and witness
the caring of poisoned, injured & abandones wild
animals. Tour times: Mon-Sat: 09h30 & 15h00,
closed on Sundays. |
| A
definate must see experience for the animal
lover! |
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