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 […]
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 a few hours, including border-post protocol.
This magnificent mountain pass gets its name from the enormous silver cannon that sits at the top of the pass. The Boers continually surprised their adversary by hauling this metal monster to the most incredible locations.
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On a clear day, this breathtaking pass, which is situated on the R37 between Lydenburg (Mashishing) and Sabie, offers some of the most breathtaking views of the escarpment in the Kruger Lowveld. The pass, which is somewhat longer than 26 kilometres, is distinguished by lush flora with pine and eucalyptus trees extending for miles in […]
This picnic spot is across the road from the Maria Shires Falls and offers a well kept lawn, shady trees, as well as braai (barbecue) and toilet facilities. It is located 16 km from Sabie on the R532 road to Graskop where the road crosses the old railway line. It is also the start of […]
Dragon Flies & fire Flies Picnic Venues are located right on the Sabie River and is the perfect spot to enjoy lazy summer days and to frolic in the cool waters. The Picnic Venues at Sabie Horse Trails DragonFlies & FireFlies are hired out on a for the day basis. This means the venue is […]
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