Lydenburg, Highlands Meander
Lydenburg is a town abuzz with new developments and the atmosphere is charged with excitement and interest. Lydenburg is situated at the foothills of the famous Long Tom Pass and surrounded by the Steenkampsberg and Mauchsberg mountain ranges.
Lydenburg experiences a climate typical of the Mpumalanga middleveld with cold nights and warm days. Its central location - only 290kms from Pretoria - makes it the ideal stopover to explore not only the well known Kruger National Park but also the many new routes which are ideal for adventure lovers and particularly 4x4 trail enthusiasts.
Painters, wood carvers, stained glass artists and botanical sketch artists are just some of the talented creatives residing in Lydenburg. An annual exhibition is held in the Civic center to display and market their wares which attracts tourists from all over the world seeking to pick up their own piece of art to display back home.
A great attraction in the area is the Lydenburg Waterfall - consisting of 3 stunning waterfalls. It is regarded as one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Mpumalanga and definitely an enchanting sight to see. Two of the falls lie next to each other and plunge into a deep pool which feeds the third. It's a mesmerizing sight that draws a continuous flow of people everyday. Other attractions in Lydenburg include historic memorials, nature reserves and other splendid sights and even some marvelous hidden fishing spots.
There are many Lydenburg accommodation establishments available in Lydenburg and all are of a very high quality. From bed and breakfast accommodation to backpacking and camping areas - you are truly spoilt for choice and guaranteed a delightful stay in Lydenburg.
Travellers' Reviews
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Sehr gutes Gegend fürs Leben, ich könnte es eines Tages zurück kommen könnte...sehr Schön und gute Leute Leben da.
Potgieter Andries (Teneriffa )
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We love this past of the country. The views are outstanding, lots of interesting sites and it’s a great overnight if you are going to Kruger. Lovely places to stay in Lydenburg at a fraction of the cost of the lodges closer to KNP.
Sharon (Pietermaritzburg)
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Big Boma Guest Lodge
Big Boma Guest Lodge offers comfortable accommodation overlooking the Kudu Ranch Wildlife Reserve. While here you can enjoy a number of activitie...
Lodge Laske Nakke
Lodge Laske Nakke can provide you with various accommodation options. From singles to groups, we cater for all, including Bed & Breakfast, Self c...
Mount High Luxury Manor House
Located close to the fly fishing centre of Lydenburg, Mount High Luxury Manor House is all about immersing its guests in a tranquil escape from c...
Nooitgedacht Trout Lodge
Nooitgedacht Trout Lodge echoes the style of the original farm house built in 1845 by JJ Burger, secretary of the old Lydenburg Republic and capt...
Highland Run Fly Fishing Estate
The Spekboom Valley is home to Highland Run. Apart from being one of the best trout fishing destinations in the country, the Spekboom is a beauti...
Aqua Terra Guest House
Aqua Terra Guest House is located in Lydenburg alongside the Sterkspruit River. The Guest House offers individually decorated rooms which are ser...
Stonecutters Stone Cottage
Stonecutters Stone Cottage offers comfortable accommodation in Dullstroom at lodge. The lodge lies between Dullstroom and Lydenburg in the heart...
Rivendell Trout Estate
Situated in Lydenburg, Rivendell Trout Estate offers self catering accommodation in two cottages on the banks of the Spekboom River in the Finsbu...
Mount High Country House
Mount High Country House offers accommodation in Lydenburg in the farmhouse chic stables, once occupied by majestic Arabian horses. The farm is a...
Elvinbrook Cottage
Elvinbrook Cottage offers accommodation on the banks of the Spekboom River, which is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. Guests are welcome to ...
Stonecutters Trout House
Stonecutters Trout House offers comfortable accommodation in Dullstroom at Stonecutters. Stonecutters is an ideal stopover for the Kruger Nationa...
Verlorenkloof
Verlorenkloof is a lovely holiday destination located on the Welgedacht Farm in Lydenburg. This peaceful area has many wonderful nature based act...
Akabeko Boutique Hotel
Stay in one of seven elegantly designed and decorated suites, privately located on the Hoppe River. Each suite is open plan with a lounge, dining...
Forest Creek Lodge & Spa
Forest Creek Lodge and Spa is found nestled in a gorge of the Steenkampsburg Mountains and set in a private nature reserve on the Mpumalanga esca...
Stonecutters Lodge
Stonecutters Lodge is a holiday and trout fishing lodge of exceptional quality. The lodge lies between Dullstroom and Lydenburg, in the heart of ...
Trout River Falls
Trout River Falls offers self catering accommodation in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga. The scenic property is surrounded by lush forests, cascading water...
Sunrise Serenity Guest House
Sunrise Serenity Guest House in Lydenburg is perfectly situated away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The establishment is the perfect bas...
Highland Giants Estate
Situated on a working sheep farm, 3.5 kms off the R540, in the Steenkampsberg mountains between Dullstroom and Lydenburg; Highland Giants Estate ...
Bucklebury Cottage
Bucklebury Cottage offers accommodation on the banks of the Spekboom River, which is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. There is plenty of var...
Amani Boutique Hotel
Amani Boutique Hotel is a dream come true, offering discerning guests accommodation with amazing views of the mountains and valleys, as well as t...
Ikhanda Guesthouse
Ikhanda Guesthouse offers comfortable accommodation in Lydenburg. The en-suite rooms are offered on a bed only basis and each room has tea and co...
Angel Guest House Lydenburg
Angel Guest House Lydenburg provides accommodation in seven rooms. The establishment prides itself on excellent and friendly service to its guest...
Hobbiton Cottage
Hobbiton Cottage offers Lydenburg accommodation on the banks of the Spekboom River, which is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. Guests are wel...
Longtom Farm Guest House
Longtom Farm Guest House is situated in picturesque Mpumalanga, only three hours from Johannesburg. We are ideally situated en-route to the Kruge...
De Ark Guest House
This delightful old house has been lovingly restored and tastefully decorated to reveal the timelessness of a bygone era combined luxury. De Ark ...
Bag End Cottage
Bag End Cottage offers accommodation in Lydenburg at Rivendell Trout Estate. The cottage is set on the banks of the Spekboom River in the Finsbur...
Spitskop Plaashuis
The Spitskop Plaashuis offers accommodation in a large upmarket house situated on a small scale working farm with magnificent views down the vall...
Things to do in the area
Dine at Cuisine Classique Restaurant
Be transformed to an era of splendour and grandieur at Cuisine Cuisine Cuisine Classique Restaurant in Lydenburg. Relive the times of old when ro...
The Rambling Rose Victorian Tea Garden
Morning and Afternoon Tea in the Rose Garden was a favourite pastime of the ladies in a time long forgotten. A time when everyone gathered was co...
Lydenburg Museum
If you are interested in African culture then why not visit the Lydenburg Museum nestled in the Gustav Klingbiel Nature Reserve. Here you can lea...
Dick Heysteck's Game Farm
If you are travelling along the R36 near Lydenburg, you may spot some large game amongst the grass at the side of the road. These aren't game ani...
Crystal Springs MTB Trails
Where: Crystal Springs Mountain Lodge, almost due west of Pilgrim's Rest, MpumalangaLevel: moderateType of route: various, mostly dirt roads and ...
Long Tom Toboggan
The Panorama Route winds a beautiful course through the scenic South African province of Mpumalanga, transporting visitors through the Drakensber...
Hops Hollow Brewery
On the magnificent Long Tom mountain pass of Mpumalanga, the Hops Hollow Brewery offers avid beer enthusiasts the opportunity to sample some exce...
Noteworthy attractions
Gustav Klingbiel Nature Reserve
This has to be one of the most beautiful locations in the world. The reserve is 2200 hectares and the Klipgatspruit cuts the mountainous area int...
Steenkampsberg Nature Reserve
The Steenkampsberg Nature Reserve, outside the town of Dullstroom, provides sanctuary for the rare wattled crane which is a major attraction, tou...
Long Tom Pass
The Long Tom Pass gets its name from the Long Tom cannons used during the Anglo-Boer war. The original Long Tom Pass was a treacherous one, steep...
Dullstroom Nature Reserve
The Dullstroom Nature Reserve receives little publicity, which is something of a bonus for those who happen to stumble across the reserve and its...
Sterkspruit Nature Reserve
The smallish, yet incredibly pretty Sterkspruit Nature Reserve lies right next to the scenic Long Tom Pass, the horizon dominated by Mount Anders...
Verloren Vallei Nature Reserve
One of the few places in the country to breed all three of the world's endangered cranes, the Verloren Vallei (lost valley) Nature Reserve lies r...
Rocky Drift Nature Reserve
Rocky Drift is a private nature reserve 290 kilometres from Johannesburg in Waterval Boven – a beautiful enclosed valley that preserve 257 hectar...
Skurweberg Pass
The Skurweberg Pass lies on the rim of the Drakensberg escarpment - a steep, tarred and modern route over the Skurweberg mountains, on the R541 b...
Steenkampsberg Pass
One of the highest passes in the region, Steenkampsberg Pass joins Lydenburg to Roossenekal. Often mistakenly called De Berg, after the highest p...
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