Attractions IN Machadodorp
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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 ...
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 ...
Attractions AROUND Machadodorp
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 ...
Nature Reserves
Nooitgedacht Dam Nature Reserve
Nooitgedacht Dam Nature Reserve, renowned for its access to great fishing opportunities and the annual Morula Fishing festival, lies just 10 kilometres from Carolina on the Komati River, not even two hours from Johannesburg and Pretoria. This part of ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Machadodorp as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Belfast, Burgersfort, Dullstroom, Lydenburg, Roossenekal, Schoemanskloof, Steelpoort Valley, Waterval Boven, Waterval Onder
Staying Overnight
Hillanddale
Hillanddale offers accommodation in Belfast, in a private setting with breathtaking, panoramic views. The three hectare trout dam is within 200 m...
Kloppenheim Country Estate Hotel
Kloppenheim brings old-world charm, attention to detail and pampering to discerning guests wanting a reclusive retreat in an ambience reminiscent...
HoyoHoyo Machado Stud Lodge
HoyoHoyo Machado Stud Lodge is a fabulous escape and offers a wonderfully tranquil atmosphere and accommodation. Machado Stud Lodge is a self cat...
The Greys Inn
The Greys Inn is situated in Machadodorp and offers comfortable accommodation for up to 18 guests. From here guests are near to the Bakoni Ruins,...
Kingfisher Trout Lodge
Kingfisher Lodge offers comfortable self catering accommodation in Waterval Boven. The main lodge has a guest lounge with a TV and DStv and meals...
Absolute Leisure Cottages
Absolute Leisure Cottages provides self catering accommodation in the village of Machadodorp. Absolute Leisure Cottages is made up of 2 village r...
Five Assegais Country Estate
A1000 hectare fenced nature conservancy situated in the Mpumalanga highlands between Machadodorp and Badplaas. The Estate offers a private and ex...
Kloppenheim Timeshare Resort
The four and six sleeper chalets are upmarket and decorated on a grand scale with dark wood. All units are comprised of two bedrooms with two pri...
Komati Gorge Lodge
On the banks of the Komati River, at the base of a miniature Grand Canyon, this small village of thatched dwellings provides affordable luxury in...
Fancy Free Fly Fishing Retreat
Fancy Free Fly Fishing Retreat accommodates guests in a selection of cottages and is nestled in a tranquil landscape of rolling hills, crystal st...
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