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Popular Things To Do | Other Things To Do Tips | All Tips (39) The lucky potholes not really deserve their name. Maybe it was only wishful thinking. A gold digger claimed the area as his, believing hard that gold would be found here. Unfortunately it never was.
But he wasn't totally wrong, because gold was found - just not right there.
Made by the flowing water of the Blyde River, stone and sand washed out these "pot"-holes in time not measurable
In Switzerland we call these formations stone mills. If you can look in, you may still see the origiinal stone that created it - or at least the sand it left behind.
The walks to and from these stone formations are well maintained and even tarred. No problem here. But to access you have to pay an admission fee, 20 Rand it was, I think.
There is also a visitor center about the history of the area. Leave a Comment Address: Blyde River
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Pilgrim's Rest is an entire town lovingly preserved just as it was in the days of the old prospectors.
Its architecture, based on the principle of corrugated iron on wooden frames, is seen clearly in buildings like The Royal Hotel and Dredzen & Company general Store , which carries items and fittings from the late 1800's.
In 1986 the town was declared a National Monument.
Places to visit include, The Central Information Office on Main Street, which gives an essential overview of Pilgrim's Rest colourful past.
Alanglade the former residence of the General Manager of the mine.The Printing museum, the Dredzen Shop and House museum, Robbers Grave, Pilgrim's Hut and Diggings at the edge of the town. Leave a Comment
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The Blyde River Canyon is one of the most spectacular views in South Africa and its cliffs rise between 600m-800m from the river bed.
At the Three Rondavels viewpoint (also called The Three Sisters) is an unforgettable view of three huge rock spirals rising out of the far wall of the Blyde River Canyon.
I had this in my Jo`burg Page but it actually belongs here. This definitely a place worth seeing. Leave a Comment
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When heading to Nelspruit on the N4 ,you will come to a place called Waterval Boven and as you pass through the tunnel at the town you pull over on the right handside as you exit the tunnel.
Well there is guides which takes you through the old ZASM Tunnel which is located next the tunnel you just drove through which leads to the Elands River Waterfall.
The view of the waterfall is amazing. Make sure you go there in summer. Leave a Comment
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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.
This is definitely worth visiting when in the Mpumalanga Area or making your way to the Kruger National Park. Leave a Comment
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The Kruger National Park in South Africa is one of the oldest and largest reserves in Africa. The park boasts a tremendous variety of game and birdlife in its numerous habitats.
The south is home to some of the most popular camps in the park as the wildlife is prolific. The geology is staggering with huge granite bolders strewn across a densely vegetated landscape. Leave a Comment
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The Malelane Sun is located on the banks of the Crocodile River, adjoining the Kruger National Park, in the South African province of Mpumalanga.
Well its a nice place to stay especially if you plan on taking game drives in the Kruger National Park. Leave a Comment Phone: +27 21 780 1391Directions: Situated on the N4 close to Komattiepoort Border to Mozambique. Its more or less about a 30 to 40 mins drive from Nelspruit.Website: http://cybercapetown.com/MalelaneSun/
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If you want to have a wonderful view into a very green Canyon in Africa, then you should come here.
The Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve is a place to stay (see top there) or start hikes, but also good to just have a look down the canyon of Blyde River.
From Gods Window and Wonder View you have wonderful View-Points over the Canyon and Surroundings.
Gods window sports a big parking space. From the parking it is only a few steps up to the view point between the hills.
Due to the rain we had there, we did not have the full view to the horizont, but it was beautiful anyway. Leave a Comment Directions: Close to Graskop
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Sabie - a tranquil, malaria-free holiday destination that caters for the whole family - with hiking & back packing, fly fishing, mountain biking, horse riding, white-water rafting, rock climbing & abseiling, bird watching, 4x4 trips, sightseeing, and shopping for African arts, crafts & curious. Leave a Comment Address: Check Website for MapPhone: +2713 764-1177Website: www.sabie.co.za Other Contact: info@sabie.co.za
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The Berlin Falls
- I do not know how it became its name. Was it some german explorer who named them?
Wherever the name comes from, it is a Waterfall in nice surrounding.
You have to walk some meters from the road to get there.
Be careful, when it has been raining, the way is unpaved and tends to get slippery. On the other hand a little rain makes the waterfall more impressive ... Leave a Comment
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