Mpumalanga, formerly known as the Eastern Transvaal, is one of South Africa's top tourist destinations.
People are drawn by the magnificent scenery, by the fauna and flora and by the saga of the 1870s gold rush era and a wealth of fascinating tribal legends. Mountains, panoramic passes, valleys, rivers, waterfalls and forests characterise the landscape. This is also Big Game Country, the setting for dozens of sanctuaries teeming with wildlife and birds.
You will have the advantage of some stunning scenery. Turn off the N4 to the village of Dullstroom, travel over the Long Tom Pass and its splendid panoramic views to Lone Creek Falls and the charming forestry
town of Sabie.
Just beyond Sabie, the Mac Mac Falls are worth stopping for; and you can treat yourself to a swim in the
crystal-clear pools. A small detour leads to Pilgrim's Rest; a fascinating historic town, well worth exploring before continuing to Blyderivierspoort Nature Reserve. In the reserve, you can feast your eyes on the Blyde River Canyon and the rich bird life. At the southern tip of the reserve, the view from God's Window stretches to eternity across the Lowveld.
Mac Mac falls
Blyde river Canyon
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This is truly a recommended trip that will be ideal especially during your second week.
This is just a rough guide to what you will do.
The itinerary might change pending availability of accommodation.
On your first day it is planned that you do the shortest route. Have lunch at an interesting place and then relax at the place of accommodation for the afternoon, so that you are ready for the next day.
At supper you can try the local beer or some nice South African wine or have both!
Your first night you will stay over in the beautiful Drakensberg mountains of Mpumalanga on the Long Tom Pass.
This is a great experience to wake up in the morning with a spectacular view over the forests and mountain area.
Long Tom Pass
Day two. You can enjoy your breakfast outside overlooking the mountains. Then you will be on your way to the next stop. This time you will sleep at the foot of the mountains.
Today you will do stops at the waterfalls, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and views over the escarpment.
Bourkes Luck
TDay three. go on a boat cruise on the lake of the Blyde River. This is spectacular and a must experience!
You normally see the canyon from the top but now the boat cruise will take you through the canyon from the bottom! We pack some nice drinks etc for you to enjoy. This cruise lasts for around 1 ½ hours.
Tonight your guide will make you a nice South African braai (weather permitting) while you relax and enjoy your area. Enjoy the complete silence that the mountains have to offer!
Blyde River Canyon
On your forth day you will leave again after breakfast and visit a silk far on route back to the guesthouse.
Your guide will discuss with you your route and the places that you will visit. Between you and him/her you can
decide how far you want to go or within what time frame you would like to stay. This is the advantage
for you. You decide what you want to do and he/she will make sure that you get just that.
This is
an all inclusive trip.
