Drakensberg Escarpment
Gustav Klingbiel is 20 sq km of prime birdwatching territory, and you might spot zebras, giraffes, jackals, servals, warthogs and numerous antelope from blesboks to kudus. At the gate, pick up a map of the 2.5km to 28km mountain biking and hiking trails, which pass late Iron Age stone-walled sites, and a gnarly jeep track. It's about 3km east of the town centre along Rte 37.
The annual Lydenburg Heritage MTB Race and Trail Run (www.facebook.com/pg/mtblydenburg) takes place here in April.
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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This waterfall is a highlight of the Blyde River Canyon area, especially in summer (October to March), when the water flows hardest.
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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…
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A former mine-manager’s residence at the northern edge of town, beautifully decked out in 1920s style with original artefacts. Tours need to be booked 30…
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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…
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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…
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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…
5. Pilgrim's & Sabie News Museum
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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…
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The Dredzen Store is a general store recreated as it would have been in 1930s, complete with vintage advertisements and chairs hanging from the ceiling.
7. Central Garage Transport Museum
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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…
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This restored Victorian home is full of B&W photos, old dolls and furniture, including a wooden carved commode in the main bedroom.