6 free things to do in Mpumalanga Posted on 14 May 2012 Tags:Pilgrim There’s plenty to do and see in Mpumalanga. We’ve picked the best six activities in the province. 1. See St Peter’s Church Browse the pretty gardens of St Peter’s Church in Sabie. The 99- year-old stone church was designed by Sir Herbert Baker, who is renowned for his late 19th-century and early 20th-century architecture. 2. Walk through Pilgrim’s Rest History buffs should wander through the old gold-mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest, marvelling at the restored buildings, many of which were built in the late 1800s. Start your walk at the information centre for an interesting display on the geology, photographs, maps and other artefacts depicting the history of the town. Tel 013-768-1060. 3. Remember days gone by in Chrissiesmeer Chrissiesmeer town cemetery is the final resting place of many Boer and English soldiers who lost their lives in the Anglo Boer War at the Battle of Chrissiesmeer on 6 February 1901. While you’re in town, take a look at some of the impressive original sandstone buildings, some more than 130 years old. www.chrissiesmeer.co.za. 4. See some of the best views on the Panorama Route Drive the Panorama Route that winds through Mpumalanga’s far northern Drakensberg where the escarpment descends 1 000 metres to the Lowveld. Although it’ll cost you a bit of petrol, the drive boasts some of the country’s most impressive views. 5. Stop at Lisbon Falls Make a turn at Lisbon Falls, just outside Graskop. At 92 metres, it’s the highest waterfall in the area. 6. Explore Kaapse- hoop Visit the Lowveld village of Kaapse-hoop, 35 kilometres from Mbombela. Follow the wild horses, visit the old cemetery, swim under the waterfall, picnic in the pear orchards and do a midnight tour to see if you can spot the ghost of Kaapsehoop. www.kaapsehoop.com. – suggested by one of our readers, Vanessa Massyn. Related Posts Travis Warwick-Oliver: Running for his life 16 May 2023 An adrenaline junkie to the core, Travis Warwick-Oliver came back harder and tougher, refusing to... read more Ghost hunting and other things to do in Montagu 12 May 2023 There's a haunting presence in Montagu, fortunately theres a Montagu ghost and Historic Bike Tour... read more Running the length of Africa: Russell Cook’s epic journey 11 May 2023 Russell Cook is taking on an extraordinary challenge: running the entire length of Africa, from... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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