Guidebook for Pilgrimsrest
Sightseeing
God's Window - so called for the panoramic view of the Lowveld (and in the distance the Kruger National Park and Mozambique) more than 900 m below - is 9.2 km north of Graskop on the R534 road. From the parking area a steep footpath along the edge of the escarpment leads to the actual view site where there is a Wild Nature Reserve.
Entrance Fee: R20/adult, R5/child/pensioner
Wonder View is about 2 km north of God's Window. At an altitude of 1,730 m this is the highest viewpoint in the area. No walking necessary as the viewpoint is right next to the road.
Entrance Fee: Free
Choose a clear day to best enjoy the views from both God's Window and Wonder View.
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神之窗 - 布莱德河峡谷
R543 God's Window - so called for the panoramic view of the Lowveld (and in the distance the Kruger National Park and Mozambique) more than 900 m below - is 9.2 km north of Graskop on the R534 road. From the parking area a steep footpath along the edge of the escarpment leads to the actual view site where there is a Wild Nature Reserve.
Entrance Fee: R20/adult, R5/child/pensioner
Wonder View is about 2 km north of God's Window. At an altitude of 1,730 m this is the highest viewpoint in the area. No walking necessary as the viewpoint is right next to the road.
Entrance Fee: Free
Choose a clear day to best enjoy the views from both God's Window and Wonder View.
Where the R534 rejoins the R532 road, you turn left (back towards Graskop) for 800 m and then right onto a gravel road. The falls is a further 2.2 km. At 92 m the Lisbon Falls is the highest waterfall in the area.
Entrance Fee: R10/car, R20/minibus
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里斯本瀑布
Where the R534 rejoins the R532 road, you turn left (back towards Graskop) for 800 m and then right onto a gravel road. The falls is a further 2.2 km. At 92 m the Lisbon Falls is the highest waterfall in the area.
Entrance Fee: R10/car, R20/minibus
This little village, with its colourful history, is probably the most picturesque and charming spot in the the area and is only 23 km from Graskop on the R533 road. In 1873 Alec Patterson found alluvial gold in the stream that flows through the valley. The news spread like wildfire and sparked off the biggest gold rush of the time. Nowhere was gold ever mined in more beautiful and romantic surroundings. Mining continued until 1972 and today Pilgrim's Rest is a living museum, preserved in the exact architectural style of the gold rush period, boasting various buildings that has remained unchanged externally for more than a century.
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Pilgrimsrest
This little village, with its colourful history, is probably the most picturesque and charming spot in the the area and is only 23 km from Graskop on the R533 road. In 1873 Alec Patterson found alluvial gold in the stream that flows through the valley. The news spread like wildfire and sparked off the biggest gold rush of the time. Nowhere was gold ever mined in more beautiful and romantic surroundings. Mining continued until 1972 and today Pilgrim's Rest is a living museum, preserved in the exact architectural style of the gold rush period, boasting various buildings that has remained unchanged externally for more than a century.
From Lisbon Falls you drive back to the tar road (R532) and turn left (north). Drive for 2 km (past the R534 turn-off) and then turn off left. Drive past the Berlin Sawmill and at 2 km from the main road, turn left and park at the parking area. A short walk takes you to a vantage point overlooking the 45 m high Berlin Falls.
Entrance Fee:
R10/car, R20/minibus
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柏林瀑布
From Lisbon Falls you drive back to the tar road (R532) and turn left (north). Drive for 2 km (past the R534 turn-off) and then turn off left. Drive past the Berlin Sawmill and at 2 km from the main road, turn left and park at the parking area. A short walk takes you to a vantage point overlooking the 45 m high Berlin Falls.
Entrance Fee:
R10/car, R20/minibus
The Echo Caves, located 15km west of the Strydom Tunnel in the Molopong Valley, have sheltered humans since the Middle Stone Age, and continue to protect some of the region's most inspiring ancient San rock engravings. The caves, which boast a chamber 100m long and 40m high, also have dripstone formations that echo eerily when struck. The 2km guided tour lasts 45min.
Entrance fee:
R60/adult
R30/learner - Secondary School
R25/learner - Primary School
Times:
08:30 - 16:30.
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回声洞穴
The Echo Caves, located 15km west of the Strydom Tunnel in the Molopong Valley, have sheltered humans since the Middle Stone Age, and continue to protect some of the region's most inspiring ancient San rock engravings. The caves, which boast a chamber 100m long and 40m high, also have dripstone formations that echo eerily when struck. The 2km guided tour lasts 45min.
Entrance fee:
R60/adult
R30/learner - Secondary School
R25/learner - Primary School
Times:
08:30 - 16:30.
This natural water feature marks the beginning of the Blyde River Canyon. Through countless eons the swirling whirlpools which occur as the Treur River plunges into the Blyde River caused waterborne sand and rock to grind huge, cylindrical potholes into the bedrock of the river.
The Potholes were named after a gold digger, Tom Burke, who staked a claim nearby. Although his claim did not produce a single ounce of gold, he correctly predicted that large gold deposits would be found in the area.
The Potholes is located 35km north of Graskop town on the R532 road. The informative visitors centre details some of the interesting natural and socio-historic features and is the starting point of
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Bourke's Luck Potholes
Bourke's Luck Potholes This natural water feature marks the beginning of the Blyde River Canyon. Through countless eons the swirling whirlpools which occur as the Treur River plunges into the Blyde River caused waterborne sand and rock to grind huge, cylindrical potholes into the bedrock of the river.
The Potholes were named after a gold digger, Tom Burke, who staked a claim nearby. Although his claim did not produce a single ounce of gold, he correctly predicted that large gold deposits would be found in the area.
The Potholes is located 35km north of Graskop town on the R532 road. The informative visitors centre details some of the interesting natural and socio-historic features and is the starting point of
The residents of the traditional villages of Shangana invite guests to share in the way of life of the Shangaan people. The picturesque villages are set in the shade of ancient trees in a reserve of forest and grassland.
They offer daytime tours (09:00 - 16:00 on the hour), as well as an Evening Festival when the history of the Shangaans is presented by a huge cast of choristers and dancers before dinner is served inside the huts. Prior bookings for the evening festival is essential. Located about 52km from Graskop on the R535 towards Hazyview.
Tariffs:
Varies from R145 to R510/person, depending on time of day, as well as lunch & dinner options.
Shangana Cultural Village
The residents of the traditional villages of Shangana invite guests to share in the way of life of the Shangaan people. The picturesque villages are set in the shade of ancient trees in a reserve of forest and grassland.
They offer daytime tours (09:00 - 16:00 on the hour), as well as an Evening Festival when the history of the Shangaans is presented by a huge cast of choristers and dancers before dinner is served inside the huts. Prior bookings for the evening festival is essential. Located about 52km from Graskop on the R535 towards Hazyview.
Tariffs:
Varies from R145 to R510/person, depending on time of day, as well as lunch & dinner options.
Take the hour-long guided tour on foot into its biggest cavern and marvel at the amazing rock formations in the oldest caves in the world, or be more adventurous and occasionally take to hands and knees on the 5-hour Crystal Tour.
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苏德瓦拉洞穴
R539 Take the hour-long guided tour on foot into its biggest cavern and marvel at the amazing rock formations in the oldest caves in the world, or be more adventurous and occasionally take to hands and knees on the 5-hour Crystal Tour.
One of the best viewpoints of the Blyde River Canyon is from the parking lot behind the chalets at the Aventura Blydepoort Nature Reserve Resort, 51 km north of Graskop on the R532 road.
The 25 km long Blyde River Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world and was formed by rivers cutting deep into the escarpment and eroding millions of tons of rock which were carried to the Lowveld and beyond to the Indian Ocean. More than 700 m below the 370 ha Blyde River Dam is visible towards the lower end of the canyon at the confluence of the Blyde and Ohrigstad Rivers.
Entrance Fee:
R20/adult, R10/child/pensioner
(includes 3-Rondawels viewpoint)
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Blyde River Canyon
One of the best viewpoints of the Blyde River Canyon is from the parking lot behind the chalets at the Aventura Blydepoort Nature Reserve Resort, 51 km north of Graskop on the R532 road.
The 25 km long Blyde River Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world and was formed by rivers cutting deep into the escarpment and eroding millions of tons of rock which were carried to the Lowveld and beyond to the Indian Ocean. More than 700 m below the 370 ha Blyde River Dam is visible towards the lower end of the canyon at the confluence of the Blyde and Ohrigstad Rivers.
Entrance Fee:
R20/adult, R10/child/pensioner
(includes 3-Rondawels viewpoint)
The Pinnacle Rock, a tower-like freestanding quartzite buttress which rises 30 m above the dense indigenous forest, is 6 km north of Graskop on the R534 road (a scenic loop off the R532 road). To the right of the Pinnacle Rock is the first of eight small waterfalls in the Ngwaritsane stream.
Entrance Fee: R20/adult, R10/child/pensioner
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尖峰岩
R534The Pinnacle Rock, a tower-like freestanding quartzite buttress which rises 30 m above the dense indigenous forest, is 6 km north of Graskop on the R534 road (a scenic loop off the R532 road). To the right of the Pinnacle Rock is the first of eight small waterfalls in the Ngwaritsane stream.
Entrance Fee: R20/adult, R10/child/pensioner
Forest Falls is 17 km from Graskop on the R532 road towards Sabie, immediately before the railway crossing. A refreshing walk that takes you through fragrant pine forests to the falls - the only waterfall in the area that is wider than what it is high.
Forest Falls is a delightful place to visit, but you are not allowed to drive there. You have to park at the picnic spot and walk the 7 km circular route to the falls. Permits (at R20/person) for this walk is available from the guard at the Picnic spot, or from the Forest Industry Museum in Sabie.
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Forest Falls
Forest Falls is 17 km from Graskop on the R532 road towards Sabie, immediately before the railway crossing. A refreshing walk that takes you through fragrant pine forests to the falls - the only waterfall in the area that is wider than what it is high.
Forest Falls is a delightful place to visit, but you are not allowed to drive there. You have to park at the picnic spot and walk the 7 km circular route to the falls. Permits (at R20/person) for this walk is available from the guard at the Picnic spot, or from the Forest Industry Museum in Sabie.
This fun-for-all picnic spot with naturally formed swimming pools is 22 km from Graskop on the R532 road to Sabie. There are shady picnic spots and braai facilities set on well kept lawns. The 3 km circular Secretary Bird hiking trail starts and ends here and pass through open grassveld (with little shade) and pristine forest.
Entrance Fee: R20/person
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Mac Mac Pools
This fun-for-all picnic spot with naturally formed swimming pools is 22 km from Graskop on the R532 road to Sabie. There are shady picnic spots and braai facilities set on well kept lawns. The 3 km circular Secretary Bird hiking trail starts and ends here and pass through open grassveld (with little shade) and pristine forest.
Entrance Fee: R20/person
The Bridal Veil Falls - resembling a bridal veil - is 6km from Sabie town. Turn right at the Loggerhead Restaurant (first street in Sabie) and follow the old Lydenburg tar road for 2km. Turn right at the GFP Sawmill and follow the gravel (part tar) road across the Sabie river for 3km. A challenging 750m walk through an indigenous forest leads to the 70m high waterfall. Public toilets are available. Not wheelchair friendly.
Entrance Fee: R5/car, R20/minibus
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Bridal Veil Falls
The Bridal Veil Falls - resembling a bridal veil - is 6km from Sabie town. Turn right at the Loggerhead Restaurant (first street in Sabie) and follow the old Lydenburg tar road for 2km. Turn right at the GFP Sawmill and follow the gravel (part tar) road across the Sabie river for 3km. A challenging 750m walk through an indigenous forest leads to the 70m high waterfall. Public toilets are available. Not wheelchair friendly.
Entrance Fee: R5/car, R20/minibus
One of the well known landmarks of the area. Turn right at the Loggerhead Restaurant (first street in Sabie) and follow the old Lydenburg tar road for 9km.
A short (200m) walk through an indigenous forest takes you to the bottom of the falls.
The 68m high waterfall is a declared National Monument.
Toilet and picnic facilities are available and the falls are easily accessible for tour buses.
Entrance Fee: R5/person, R20/minibus
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隆克里克瀑布
One of the well known landmarks of the area. Turn right at the Loggerhead Restaurant (first street in Sabie) and follow the old Lydenburg tar road for 9km.
A short (200m) walk through an indigenous forest takes you to the bottom of the falls.
The 68m high waterfall is a declared National Monument.
Toilet and picnic facilities are available and the falls are easily accessible for tour buses.
Entrance Fee: R5/person, R20/minibus