Post by johangt on Feb 20, 2008 23:35:10 GMT 2
Got to do this trip that everybody who owns a motorbike seems to have done already.
Mpumalanga, which means 'place where the sun rises’
Places to see according to www.virtualsouthafrica.com/mpumalanga.htm and www.sa-venues.com/attractionsmpl/mpumalanga_panorama.htm
Panorama Route
Blyde River Canyon
Long Tom Pass
Echo Caves
God's Window
Bridal Veil Falls
Horseshoe Falls
Towns:
;D Graskop
Harrie's Pancake Shop
A short drive from Pilgrim’s Rest lies Graskop, famous for it’s scenic waterfall and for Harrie’s Pancake Shop, known to serve up the best pancakes this side of the Kruger National Park. It is an established tradition to stop off here for a favourite sweet or savoury pancake en route to the Blyde River Canyon. A vibrant artist community exists in and around the area, and curio shopping opportunities abound
Blyde River Canyon
At the meeting point of the Blyde River (river of joy) and the Treur River (river of sorrow) water erosion has created one of the most phenomenal geological phenomenon in South Africa. The ‘Bourke’s Luck Potholes’ have taken thousands of years to form strange cylindrical sculptures carved by swirling water. The smooth red and yellow rocks contrast with the dark poo
Hazyview
Hazyview is a small farming town and is renowned for its banana industry. Among the many panoramic destinations, many tourists enjoy visiting the Shangana Cultural Village on the R535 to Graskop. Here many delightful goodies and curios can be bought.
Kiepersol
Kiepersol is the name of an indigenous tree, also known as the Cabbage Tree. According to motor bike riders, it is one of the best areas in the world to go cruising and many motorbike rallies and tours are organized around here.
Orichstad
Situated just outside Ohrigstad are the spectacular Echo Caves. These mysterious caves were discovered in the 1920's by the owner of the farm after his cattle mysteriously disappeared on the farm
Pelgrimsrust - Gold-diggers delight
Return to the gold rush days of South Africa. The little town of Pilgrim’s Rest offers a step backwards into South Africa’s history, complete with themed museums, and restored buildings… and the notorious Victorian-inspired Royal Hotel. The area is a favourite for overseas and local visitors and is well-equipped to handle all of the attention with a good offering of restaurants, bars and reasonably priced accommodation available.
Lydenburg to Sabie
Long Tom Pass
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. The road tumbled over the so called Devil's Knuckles, and many wagons were lost in this area as it was so dangerous. Back in the old days, this road was a dangerous area where wild animals roamed freely and it was truly ‘the wild’. This coupled with the relentless mosquitoes made it a difficult journey and not one for the faint of heart.
Sabie
The Horseshoe Falls was aptly named so as it is in the shape of a horseshoe and is an exquisite sight. Not surprisingly then, the Horseshoe Falls have a circular appearance, and although the falls are not very high, they are very unusual. The Horseshoe Falls have been declared a national monument
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Mpumalanga, which means 'place where the sun rises’
Places to see according to www.virtualsouthafrica.com/mpumalanga.htm and www.sa-venues.com/attractionsmpl/mpumalanga_panorama.htm
Panorama Route
Blyde River Canyon
Long Tom Pass
Echo Caves
God's Window
Bridal Veil Falls
Horseshoe Falls
Towns:
;D Graskop
Harrie's Pancake Shop
A short drive from Pilgrim’s Rest lies Graskop, famous for it’s scenic waterfall and for Harrie’s Pancake Shop, known to serve up the best pancakes this side of the Kruger National Park. It is an established tradition to stop off here for a favourite sweet or savoury pancake en route to the Blyde River Canyon. A vibrant artist community exists in and around the area, and curio shopping opportunities abound
Blyde River Canyon
At the meeting point of the Blyde River (river of joy) and the Treur River (river of sorrow) water erosion has created one of the most phenomenal geological phenomenon in South Africa. The ‘Bourke’s Luck Potholes’ have taken thousands of years to form strange cylindrical sculptures carved by swirling water. The smooth red and yellow rocks contrast with the dark poo
HazyviewHazyview is a small farming town and is renowned for its banana industry. Among the many panoramic destinations, many tourists enjoy visiting the Shangana Cultural Village on the R535 to Graskop. Here many delightful goodies and curios can be bought.
KiepersolKiepersol is the name of an indigenous tree, also known as the Cabbage Tree. According to motor bike riders, it is one of the best areas in the world to go cruising and many motorbike rallies and tours are organized around here.
OrichstadSituated just outside Ohrigstad are the spectacular Echo Caves. These mysterious caves were discovered in the 1920's by the owner of the farm after his cattle mysteriously disappeared on the farm
Pelgrimsrust - Gold-diggers delightReturn to the gold rush days of South Africa. The little town of Pilgrim’s Rest offers a step backwards into South Africa’s history, complete with themed museums, and restored buildings… and the notorious Victorian-inspired Royal Hotel. The area is a favourite for overseas and local visitors and is well-equipped to handle all of the attention with a good offering of restaurants, bars and reasonably priced accommodation available.
Lydenburg to SabieLong Tom Pass
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. The road tumbled over the so called Devil's Knuckles, and many wagons were lost in this area as it was so dangerous. Back in the old days, this road was a dangerous area where wild animals roamed freely and it was truly ‘the wild’. This coupled with the relentless mosquitoes made it a difficult journey and not one for the faint of heart.
SabieThe Horseshoe Falls was aptly named so as it is in the shape of a horseshoe and is an exquisite sight. Not surprisingly then, the Horseshoe Falls have a circular appearance, and although the falls are not very high, they are very unusual. The Horseshoe Falls have been declared a national monument
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