Drakensberg Escarpment
As you climb the Long Tom Pass 22km east of Lydenburg (Mashishing), stop at Africa's highest brewery, which makes light, 4% beers – but you'll still need a designated driver to navigate the serpentine bends afterwards. You can taste all five beers for R25. Dishes such as burgers, steaks, bangers and mash, toasted sandwiches and chicken curry are served, too (R40-150).
There's a jungle gym to keep kids busy.
8.37 MILES
The town museum is well worth a stop, going back to the Pedi, who arrived here in the 18th century, and the Voortrekkers, who founded the town the…
19.61 MILES
This glass viewing elevator travels 51m down the sheer cliffs of Graskop Gorge, with views of the Big Swing opposite, to an elevated forest boardwalk,…
18.41 MILES
Just southeast of town along the Graskop road is the open-air Diggings Museum, where you can see how gold was panned. You need to visit on a tour, which…
25.06 MILES
A viewpoint offering amazing vistas. Take the trail up to the rainforest (300 steps), where you might spot rare birds, including the elusive loerie, on…
23.77 MILES
This waterfall is a highlight of the Blyde River Canyon area, especially in summer (October to March), when the water flows hardest.
10.73 MILES
This museum has displays on local forests and the history of the South African timber industry. There's a historical examination of the use of timber and…
Gustav Klingbiel Nature Reserve
8.28 MILES
Gustav Klingbiel is 20 sq km of prime birdwatching territory, and you might spot zebras, giraffes, jackals, servals, warthogs and numerous antelope from…
1. Gustav Klingbiel Nature Reserve
8.28 MILES
Gustav Klingbiel is 20 sq km of prime birdwatching territory, and you might spot zebras, giraffes, jackals, servals, warthogs and numerous antelope from…
8.37 MILES
The town museum is well worth a stop, going back to the Pedi, who arrived here in the 18th century, and the Voortrekkers, who founded the town the…
10.73 MILES
This museum has displays on local forests and the history of the South African timber industry. There's a historical examination of the use of timber and…
18.41 MILES
Just southeast of town along the Graskop road is the open-air Diggings Museum, where you can see how gold was panned. You need to visit on a tour, which…
6. Pilgrim's & Sabie News Museum
18.56 MILES
This museum explores the history of printing in the town and has a collection of old presses. A section covers the impact of the Anglo-Boer War, WWI and…
7. Central Garage Transport Museum
18.58 MILES
Great for classic-car enthusiasts, this museum illustrates the development of transport in Pilgrim's Rest from 19th-century ox wagons to Ford, Bedford and…
18.6 MILES
This restored Victorian home is full of B&W photos, old dolls and furniture, including a wooden carved commode in the main bedroom.