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Scenic passes
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The Waterberg's R518, Limpopo
Meet the Waterberg Red Beds. These surreal mountains are a highlight on the R518 through the Waterberg, a road that takes you from Mokopane to Marken. more
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Mountain passes of the Little Karoo
The mountain passes of the Little Karoo were mostly built in the late 19th century, and they stand as testimony to hard work and great engineering. more
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Mountain passes of the Eastern Cape Highlands
The craggy mountain passes of the Eastern Cape Highlands between Lady Grey and Barkly East offer adventure, entertainment and history. more
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Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape Town
Chapman's Peak Drive, among the most scenic stretches of road in the world, has been upgraded and made safer to ensure more regular access. more
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Cycling the Helshoogte Pass
Mountain bike enthusiasts in South Africa rate Helshoogte Pass as one of the most scenic routes in the country. Hop on your bike and find out why. more
The Swartberg Pass, Western Cape
The Swartberg Pass, linking Oudtshoorn with Prince Albert, was believed a near-impossible job and it bankrupted the first road-builder who tried. Then came Thomas Bain. more
The Prince Alfred Pass, Western Cape
The Garden Route towns of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay needed to be connected to the interior – the Prince Alfred Pass was the answer. more
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Getaways in Mpumalanga
1Central Kruger
Your chances of a lion sighting are the highest in the central Kruger where nutritious grasslands support a diversity of creatures. There are great spots for humans too, from luxury lodges to remote hideouts.
2Blyde River Canyon
Part of the Panorama Route, this area has spectacular canyon views, lots of adventure opportunities and plenty of pleasant spots to stay and soak up the beautiful scenery.
3Wild Frontier
This is original gold-rush and ancient mountain territory, and a lovely corner of the scenic SA, Mozambique and Swaziland triangle. It's wild Africa at its very best.
4Sabie & surrounds
The famous Long Tom Pass drops from the misty heights of Mashishing (Lydenberg) to green hills filled with history, adventure and friendly people.
5Dullstroom & Machadodorp
Silver dams, wild flowers, historic villages and great trout fishing. A well-heeled region often fondly dubbed 'Trouteng'.
6Waterval Boven & Onder ( Emgwenya)
This historic mountainous region is home to wonderful getaways, torrid history, great scenery and evocative train trips. A place of passion and history.
7White River / Hazyview
Known for its artists and spectacular shopping, the area is hip and happening and full of charming hotels, B&B’s, lodges and guesthouses.
8Chrissiesmeer Lake District
Chrissiesmeer is at the centre of Mpumalanga’s lake district, the biggest freshwater lake in the country where there is excellent birding in the area.
9Nelspruit (Mbombela)
The bustling capital of Mpumalanga is a heady mix of people and places, with some top class hotels and restaurants with an Afro-chic flavour.
10Kaapse Hoop
This historic gold rush village is home to artists, wild horses, glorious views and forests, as well as friendly village establishments.
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