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MPUMALANGA HIGHLANDS MEANDER
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Mpumalanga Highlands - The Highlands
Meander: The Highlands Meander is situated in the higher reaches of the
escarpment and it is sandwiched between the Cultural Heartland and The Panorama regions
and includes the towns of Belfast, Dullstroom,
Lydenburg,
Machadodorp
and Waterval Boven. The Highlands Meander is a region for both nature lovers and the
adventurous at heart.
Dubbed the 'Trout Mecca' this region has an abundance of pristine fishing waters that
never cease to lure fly fishers in their droves. The imposing mountains and rivers of the
Meander presents the opportunity for adrenaline pumping activities such as rock climbing,
abseiling, canoeing, hot air ballooning and paragliding to mention a few. Major highlights
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HIGHLANDS MEANDER DESTINATIONS
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  Belfast:
Avid fishermen are very familiar with Belfast thanks to its excellent fishing
opportunities. The cold rivers, streams and its six well stocked dams promoting good trout
and bass growth, provide excellent fishing that attracts anglers from across the country -
even the world. The combination of prime fishing and ... more » Belfast |
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 Dullstroom: Dullstroom is home
to one South Africa’s finest trout fishing rivers which attract eager anglers from
across the world. Many guest farms cater purely for the angler and provide whatever is
necessary to help you catch these elusive fishes. A tailored fishing holiday in Dullstroom
is sure ... more » Dullstroom Info |
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 Lydenburg: Set in a
wide, fertile valley against a backdrop of rolling hills and enormous cultivated forests,
Lydenburg's major features are its well-preserved old building. The Gustav Klingbiel
Reserve, east of town, supports antelope and over 100 bird
species, and is the site of archaeological ruins from ... more » Lydenburg Info |
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 Machadodorp: Machadodorp was established on the farm
"Geluk" (happiness) in 1894. Today Machadodorp is known for its temperate
climate and excellent trout fishing waters. With the famous Elands River running through
the town, there is a natural radioactive spring here and is reputed to have ... more » Machadodorp
Info |
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 Schoemanskloof: Schoemanskloof is a somewhat undiscovered
location, tucked away in Mpumalanga, South Africa. It is the idea location to unwind,
de-stress and relax in perfect tranquility and delightful hospitality. Accommodation in
Schoemanskloof includes hotels, guest houses ... more » Schoemanskloof Info |
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 Waterval Boven:
Established in 1898 as a railway depot, Waterval Boven is Dutch for Above Waterfall and is
named after the waterfall in the Elands River. The village of Waterval Boven is nestled in
the Drakensberg Mountains on the fringe of the escarpment, at the foot of the South Hills.
It is ... more » Waterval Boven Info |
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 Waterval Onder: Waterval
Onder is a small village situated at the base of the escarpment on the banks of the Elands
River below a magnificent 228m waterfall. Hence the name which means ‘Below the
Waterfall’. The village did not develop into a town like its sister town of Waterval
Boven which is above ... more » Waterval Onder Info |
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HIGHLANDS MEANDER ATTRACTIONS
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 The Gustav
Klingbiel Nature Reserve is situated on the eastern side of Lydenburg along the
scenic Long Tom Pass to Sabie and is one of the
most beautiful holiday destinations in the world. One of the main attractions the Gustav
Klingbiel Reserve is its fascinating bird watching opportunities ... more » Gustav
Klingbiel Nature Reserve |
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 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 transporting goods from Mozambique
to Lyndenburg
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Tom Pass »
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 Mpumalanga is
home to the Steenkampsberg Nature Reserve, just outside the town of Dullstroom, which
provides a sanctuary for the rare Wattled Crane - a wetland-dependant South African bird.
Short trails through the Steenkampsberg Nature Reserve lead across the Suikerboskop
mountain ... Steenkampsberg Nature
Reserve »
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 Activities:
Include bird-watching, mountain biking, rock climbing, horse riding and hiking trails.
Abseiling and rock climbing are best enjoyed in Waterval Boven as well as other areas in
Mpumalanga that offer some of the best rock-climbing opportunities in the country.
Historical sites include the military cemetery in Dullstroom.
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