Kruger Lowveld Explorer 
Voortrekker Fort
In Orighstad lies the remnants of a fort that the Voortrekkers erected prior to 1847 in order to defend themselves and their families from potential attacks by the local inhabitants.
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Albasini Ruins
The remains of the 19th century trading post of the famous Portuguese trader, Joao Albasini is found at Phabeni Gate, 10 km from Hazyview. Over the ages trading activity has taken place in the south-eastern region of Africa. Lourenco Marques, now known as Maputo (Mozambique) would have been the starting point (or end point) of […]
Lindanda Wolhuter Memorial
Harry Wolhuter was on of the Kruger Park’s first Rangers. In 1904, Harry was riding on horseback along the S35 (Lindanda Road), and was attacked by two lions, shortly after nightfall. When he fell from his horse one of the lions attacked him and dragged him almost 100 metres into the surrounding bush. The overwhelmed […]
Stevenson-Hamilton Memorial Library and Museum
Beyond its incredible wildlife, the Kruger National Park offers much more. The Stevenson-Hamilton Library and Museum, named for the first warden of the Kruger, is conveniently located within Skukuza and features a wide variety of artefacts on display. Exceptional and certainly fascinating, a visit here will give you some understanding of the park’s beginnings and […]
Dikoma tsa Bushbuckridge
This is a cultural event held by the Mapulana tribe which celebrates the emergence of young men and women returning from initiation school. Each village has its own celebration attended by throngs of community members and people from afar. It is usually held in August of every year.
Ringetani Art & Culture
Ringetani is situated in the heart if the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa, just 15 minutes drive from the Northern Border of the world famous Greater kruger National park and 45minutes drive from the towns of White River and Neslpruit. So that, Ringetani is conveniently located to most tourist destinations in the Mpumalanga and Limpopo […]
Eureka City
A small ghost town, Eureka City was established in 1885, when gold was discovered on the Sheba Reef. It is located 20kms from Barberton. In 1886 the town had three shops, three hotels, a bakery, chemist, racecourse, music hall and bars to cater for the diggers in the area. All that remains now are the […]
Ebutsini Cultural Village
Ebutsini Cultural Village is situated in a natural environment, encouraging our guests to take a stroll in the large natural gardens, and enjoy the true African Bush Sunsets with awesome views over the mountains. Located in an intimate spot just a few hours drive from the town of Mbombela and Swaziland, the cultural village is […]
Dullstroom Museum
Under the stewardship of the Dullstroom Heritage Society, the museum serves the purpose of preserving and recording the rich historical record of the town. There are collected artifacts and heritage items from as way back as the earliest Settlers in 1884 through to present day and display these together with informative brochures and booklets which […]
Old Joe Statue
The first decent road through Schoemanskloof was built in the 1920s under the supervision of a Hollander, Joe Barbas whose ‘likeness’, can still be seen on the side of this road. In 1927, the men working for him discovered a rock near Patatasnek that they reckoned looked like him. They hauled it up to the […]