Attractions IN Lydenburg
Nature Reserves
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 into a deep valley. The main habitats include thornveld and bushveld on the low-lying areas, and montane ...
Mountain Passes
Steenkampsberg Pass
One of the highest passes in the region, Steenkampsberg Pass joins Lydenburg to Roossenekal. Often mistakenly called De Berg, after the highest peak in the range, Steenkampsberg Pass has some incredible scenery that includes the Steenkampsberg Plateau, a ...
Nature Reserves
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 Anderson and Mauchsberg, roughly 10 kilometres outside of Lydenburg. It lies on the Sterkspruit River, which is ...
Attractions AROUND Lydenburg
Mountain Passes
Abel Erasmus Pass
The Abel Erasmus Pass links Mpumalanga's Blyde River Canyon, or River of Joy, with Limpopo's game reserves, seering through the northern reaches of the Drakensberg escarpment before dropping down into the Olifants River valley. You will not find a more ...
Nature Reserves
Blyde River Nature Reserve
Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve stretches for some 60km, its southerly reaches extending from just beyond the town of Graskop all the way north to the Abel Erasmus pass. The reserve's remarkable biodiversity includes one of the last remaining montane ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Horse Shoe Falls
The exquisite Horseshoe Falls are found along the Sabie River in Mpumalanga. These falls are found 4kms off the Old Lydenburg Road, signposted on the left side. A short walk through the beautiful terrains affords one the opportunity to spot magnificent ...
Mountain Passes
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 hairpin bends and hair-raising drops. It was originally the route followed by pioneer wagon drivers ...
Nature Reserves
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 hectares of mountain country. Through the reserve runs the Joubert Spruit tributary fed by water from the ...
Nature Reserves
Steenkampsberg Nature Reserve
The Steenkampsberg Nature Reserve, outside the town of Dullstroom, provides sanctuary for the rare wattled crane which is a major attraction, tourists from all over the world flock here to watch this magnificent bird and its definitely a sight that would ...
... and a little further afield
Archaeological / Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Bakoni Ruins
In the hills around Machadodorp on the edge of the escarpment, are the remains of a series of stone terraces generally regarded as walls built by the baKoni tribe to retain pasture animals - sheep and cattle. Just how old these ...
Nature Reserves
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 accompanying dam, and are only too pleased to have the place more or less to themselves. There is little ...
Outdoor Activities
Fly Fishing
Fly fishing is the sport of choice for those that love combining the beauty of the outdoors with the excitement of reeling in an impressive catch. South Africa is a land of natural abundance, and it is not surprising that it has so much to offer in the ...
Mountain Passes
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 between Badplaas and Machadodorp. Meaning 'rough mountain' in Afrikaans, the Skurweberg mountains are a series ...
Nature Reserves
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 roughly 13 km outside Dullstroom, a beautiful, peaceful part of the Steenkampsberg plateau that includes ...
Lydenburg as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Belfast, Burgersfort, Dullstroom, Machadodorp, Roossenekal, Schoemanskloof, Steelpoort Valley, Waterval Boven, Waterval Onder
Staying Overnight
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 ...
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...
Stonecutters Trout House
Stonecutters Trout House offers comfortable accommodation in Dullstroom at Stonecutters. Stonecutters is an ideal stopover for the Kruger Nationa...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Elvinbrook Cottage
Elvinbrook Cottage offers accommodation on the banks of the Spekboom River, which is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. Guests are welcome to ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
Verlorenkloof
Verlorenkloof is a lovely holiday destination located on the Welgedacht Farm in Lydenburg. This peaceful area has many wonderful nature based act...
Stonecutters Stone Cottage
Stonecutters Stone Cottage offers comfortable accommodation in Dullstroom at lodge. The lodge lies between Dullstroom and Lydenburg in the heart...
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...
Trout River Falls
Trout River Falls offers self catering accommodation in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga. The scenic property is surrounded by lush forests, cascading water...
Hobbiton Cottage
Hobbiton Cottage offers Lydenburg accommodation on the banks of the Spekboom River, which is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. Guests are wel...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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