Attractions IN Waterval Boven
Lakes / Dams / Landmarks
Elands River Falls
The Elands River Falls are 70 metres (or almost 230 feet) high, which makes them spectacularly impressive to witness from up close. It is owing to these awesome heights that the falls are frequented by rock climbers. In fact, Emgwenya is one of South ...
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 ...
Attractions AROUND Waterval Boven
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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 ...
Waterval Boven as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Belfast, Burgersfort, Dullstroom, Lydenburg, Machadodorp, Roossenekal, Schoemanskloof, Steelpoort Valley, Waterval Onder
Staying Overnight
Ilanga Game & Fishing Lodge
Ilanga Game & Fishing Lodge offers accommodation in a house located on top of a hill, in Dullstroom Country Estate. Ideal for a family or group l...
Saragossa Game Lodge
Saragossa is a private game reserve tucked away between mountains and rolling grassland in Mpumalanga’s Elands Valley. Up to 18 guests can be ac...
Boven Villa
The hidden jewel in Waterval Boven, Boven Villa is a unique thatched cottage, set in extensive well- manicured grounds and offers warm hospitalit...
Troutways Private Retreat
Troutways Private Retreat accommodates a total of twenty seven guests in four units and is located in Waterval Boven in Mpumalanga. Waterval Bove...
Highland Gate Ferox Creek
Highland Gate Ferox Creek offers Dullstroom self catering on the Highland Gate Golf Retreat. The property offers accommodation which is the perfe...
Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge
The Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge offers good value, tranquil surroundings, comfortable and modern accommodation in en-suite rooms each with its own ...
Zongororo Guest Farm
Set a few kilometers outside Waterval Boven in Mpumalanga, Zongororo Guest Farm provides accommodation on a 283-hectare farm. The name Zongororo ...
Rocky Drift Spence Cottage
Rocky Drift Spence Cottage is an open plan unit found in the peaceful Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve. Rocky Drift is perfectly located as a s...
Rocky Drift Reed Cottage
Rocky Drift Reed Cottage is located in the Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve. Rocky Drift is perfectly located as a stop over for travellers to ...
Elangeni Holiday Resort
Elangeni Holiday Resort offers accommodation 20 kilometers outside of Waterval Boven.You are able to go hiking, fishing, swimming and go bird wat...
Rocky Drift Mills Cottage
Rocky Drift Mills Cottage is located in the Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve. As you enter the beautiful natural valley, you will immediately s...
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...
Incwala Lodge
Incwala Lodge is situated just outside Waterval Boven on the edge of the Highveld. The hills and grassland give you a wonderful view of the Eland...
Aloes Country Inn
Nestled in the foothills of the Elands Valley, on the banks of the Elands River near Waterval Onder, lies Aloes Country Inn. George and Pat offer...
Hotel Malaga
Fortis Hotel Malaga is situated on the banks of the Elands River, in the foothills of the Drakensberg close to the historic towns of Waterval Ond...
Rocky Drift Owl House
Rocky Drift Owl House is an open plan cottage offering Highlands self catering in the serene Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve. As you enter the...
Elangeni Holiday Camp
Located 20 kilometers outside of Waterval Boven, Elangeni Holiday Camp offers accommodation for up to 120 guests. Here guests are able to go fish...
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...
Bergwaters Eco Lodge & Spa
Bergwaters is a peaceful retreat in a secluded valley, flanked by sheer cliff-faces, where eagles nest and crystal clear streams trickle through ...
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