Did you Know

In the Mkhonjwa mountains above Barberton scientists have found traces of “Stromatolites”, the remnants of bluegreen algae formed 3 500million years ago when oxygen was added to the planet’s atmosphere in significant quantities to create the first evolutionary step towards life forms.
Throughout the Mpumalanga hills and mountains exist hundreds of examples of San art. These rock art sites have provided a visual window through which we have been able to gain a better understanding of the lives and culture of these hunter-gatherers who inhabited the area centuries before the arrival of the Nguni people from the north.
Then came the first of the Nguni people who arrived with herds of cattle, and mined red ochre in the hills south of Malelane. Early smelters, which pre-date the main Nguni influx, have been excavated, indicating that the use of iron and copper was well advanced during these years. Similarly, early pottery fragments and sculptural artifacts have been unearthed in the hills on the Long Tom Pass.
Around 1400 AD the second Nguni migration arrived from the north, to settle in this region with their vast herds of cattle. These people had advanced the art of iron smelting, and built stone-walled settlements for the protection of their livestock.
The creation of the Swazi nation as we know it today commenced at the time of King Ngwane. The area, which was then demarcated by tribal boundaries, was known as KaNgwane (now part of South Africa).

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excellent golf coursesOne of the few 18 Hole courses, the Sabie river sun often features on the South African PGA tour. Bordering on the Sabie river one can imagine the difficulty of the water hazard, as well as the animal hazard, where hippo often grace the fairways. A 9 Hole golf course set on the outskirts of Pilgrims Rest, nestled amongst cliffs and forestry. This well laid our course offers golfers a pleasant, yet challenging outing


Try your hand at finding gold
The South African Gold Panning Association (S.A.G.P.A.) was founded in July 1997. In August of the same year a delegation from the Association and the Pilgrim’s Rest Museum visited Finland to observe and compete in the Finnish Open Gold Panning Championships.

 

quad trailsMac Mac Quad Trails is an exciting new adventure for quad bike riders that cover some “off the beaten” trails in the picturesque Mpumalanga Escarpment area. Most of these “off the beaten” trails are off limits to the general public...Yet another exciting and awesome way to experience the "off the beaten track" beauty of the Mpumalanga Escarpment . Follow the upper Blyde River on a canoe. We start close to the catchments area of the Blyde River and enjoy spectacular scenery

hiking trailsWith its naturally formed swimming pools and beautiful views over the Sabie valley, this trail is one of the most popular hikers' destinations in South Africa. Hike up to Mount Moodie to get a breathtaking view of the Sabie Valley. The trail boasts, among other things, two national monuments, namely the 68 metre high Lone Creek Falls and the 65 metre high Mac Mac Falls. The area around the Mac Mac Falls is dotted with stately yellowwood trees

The Big SwingExperience the adrenaline of a 68 metre freefall in under 3 seconds on one of the world’s Highest cable gorge swings or fly across the gorge on a 131 m highwire “foefie slide”, 80 m above ground zero and witness the breathtaking Graskop falls as never seen before. To compliment this activity, “THE EDGE BAR”, the multi tiered deck on the opposite side of the gorge allows you to sit back and enjoy a drink while watching the jumpers! We cater for school groups and team building events.

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