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Long Tom Pass

Long Tom Pass

In order to provide waggoners traveling in the 1800s with an alternate route to the Mozambican port of Lourenco Marques (now Maputo) for trade, Long Tom Pass was constructed between Lydenburg and Sabie. The wagons traveled to the coast from here in ten days. Now, if you use the Long Tom Pass, it only takes […]

Kaapsehoop Pear Orchid Picnic Site

Kaapsehoop Pear Orchid Picnic Site

 A picturesque setting at the Kaapsehoop Pear Orchard Picnic SiteThis little gem is the perfect venue for a picnic by the waterside after indulging in one of the fabled towns activities such as riding a motorized scooter along the mountain, hiking, swimming or going on a ghost tour. Surrounded by beautiful pear trees said to […]

Kaapschehoop Escarpment Walk

Kaapschehoop Escarpment Walk

A leisurely walk from the village centre up to the top of the escarpment leads through fascinating rock formations that are and upon reaching the edge of the escarpment, the views are breath-taking. A 2.8km walk, the ground falls away some 1 000 metres into the magnificent Barberton Valley below. Bring along a picnic basket […]

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