Area Attractions
Panorama Route, Mpumalanga, South Afirca
The renowned Panorama Route showcases some of Africa's most stunning natural landscapes. This scenic drive winds through charming towns like Sabie, Graskop, and the historic Pilgrim's Rest, as well as other intriguing sites. Along the way, you’ll encounter breathtaking viewpoints such as God's Window, Wonder View, and the Pinnacle, along with natural wonders like Bourke's Luck Potholes and the Three Rondawels.
You'll also discover a variety of spectacular waterfalls, including Lisbon Falls, Berlin Falls, Mac Mac Falls, Lone Creek, Forest Falls, and Sabie Falls, all situated along the route. The Blyde and Treur Rivers flow through the Blyde River Canyon, where they converge to form the impressive Bourke's Luck Potholes, a series of large geological formations.
The area is teeming with wildlife, featuring species like kudu, bushbuck, bushpig, grey and red duiker, monkeys, bushbabies, and black-backed jackals. For those looking to explore the Panorama Route, Sabie Self-Catering Apartments serves as an excellent base.
Check the dropdown list for more details on various attractions along the route
Lone Creek Waterfall
The imposing 68m high Lone Creek Falls, is a national monument and a well known landmark in Sabie. Take a lovely 60m walk through an indigenous forest to the foot of the falls. The footpath can be slippery when wet and is Semi-wheelchair friendly (assistance will be needed) The picnic area has lush lawns and magnificent shade trees, braai (barbeque) and toilet faciliteies. Curio stalls are located on the terrain. The falls are about 9km from Sabie on the Old Lydenburg Road.
Entrance fees are charged per person in cash.
Current rate is R36.00 per person (14 December 2022)
They are currently improving facilities to be compliant with COVID-19 protocol - Closed until further notice.
Sabie Falls
On the R532, under the Sabie River Bridge, you will find this beautiful hidden gem. Be sure to go and look for the "real" Sabie falls. You can only view these 75m high falls from under the bridge.
Bridal Veil Falls
As the name implies, these spectacular 30m high falls resemble a beautiful bridal veil. A short 750m walk uphill through an indigenous forest leads to this waterfall. (not wheelchair friendly) Toilets are available at the parking area and a nominal entrance fee is charged to view the falls.
From Sabie, follow the Old Lydenburg Road for 2km. Turn right at the York Timber Sawmill/Bridal Veil falls sign and continue, over the Ceylon bridge, for about 3km (this road becomes a dirt road towards the end)
Graskop Gorge Lift
The Graskop Gorge Lift Company is centrally located on the Panorama Route and is an ideal stop over point, whether it be for the view, the forest, the food or the various adventure activities, guided tours and hikes in the surrounding areas.
Kruger National Park
The closest entrance gate to Kruger Park is Phabeni Gate.
Approximately 58km from Sabie Self Catering Apartments.
A beautiful road to travel to Hazyview, a quick right, quick left and you are on the door step of the Kruger.
Note: The is a maximum number of visitors that can enter the park daily. In busy times such as school holidays and long week ends, it is advisable to book in advance for a " day visit".
Contact our local information office on 013 590 5452
Sudwala Caves
The series of caverns called the Sudwala Caves are one of South Africa's major attractions. The caves are believed to be about 2 000 million years old and contain not only stalagmites and stalactites, but also the fossilized remains of 'collenia' a form of algae that it is believed life on earth evolved from”
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