The Maria Shires Falls is a little waterfall in Sabie named by Joseph Brooke Shires Jr, whose mother’s name was Maria. He played a massive role in the forestry industry of the entire Sabie region in the late 1800’s. His extended family was also instrumental in the spheres of local mining and timber, which remains […]
Address16km from Sabie on the R532 road to Graskop
Maria Shires Falls
The Maria Shires Falls is a little waterfall in Sabie named by Joseph Brooke Shires Jr, whose mother’s name was Maria. He played a massive role in the forestry industry of the entire Sabie region in the late 1800’s.
His extended family was also instrumental in the spheres of local mining and timber, which remains a central part of the heritage of this area. When his mother died, he placed her grave near the waterfall. Today, visitors can still visit her grave when they explore the Panorama Route.
This is a not so well known waterfall and very private, ideal for proposals or romantic moments. This waterfall is easily missed as it is not clearly marked. It is approximately 17 kilometers from Graskop on the Sabie road. There is 1 train crossing over this road the parking for Maria Shires Falls is closely located to the train crossing.
Bridal Veil Falls cascades down 70m of sheer rock face, which results in the falls resembling the delicate white cloth of a veil. The Veil cannot be accessed directly by road but by a pleasant (and short) 750m hike through lush indigenous forests. Do not be deterred as the reward is a breathtaking sight. The […]
These falls are found 4kms off the Old Lydenburg Road, signposted on the left side. A short walk through the beautiful terrains affords one the opportunity to spot magnificent birdlife and other wildlife. The trail soon leads to the cascade type falls. The Horseshoe Falls was aptly named so as it is in the shape […]
Situated at Misty Mountain on the Long Tom Pass, this unique, new adventure tourism product offering is designed and built on the principles of the tried and tested European model known as an alpine coaster or sommerrodelbahn. It is the first toboggan run of this kind in South Africa a 1.7km monorail track, winding and […]
This 3km circular route starts and finishes at the Mac Mac Pools, 13km from Sabie on the R532 road to Graskop. The trail takes you through veld and scattered patches of indigenous forest. There is little shade along the route and precautions against sunburn is advised. You do not need a permit for this walk, […]
Lone Creek Falls is one of most well-known landmarks along the Panorama route. Soak in the ethereal atmosphere at Lone Creek Falls, which plummets down 70 m from atop a lushly vegetated rock face. Lying just 200m from the parking area, there is easy access for nature enthusiasts of all ages. Please note that a […]
The Mac Mac Falls lies 13 km from Sabie on the R532 road towards Graskop. This waterfall was originally a single stream, but gold miners blasted it with dynamite to divert the river in an attempt to work the rich gold-bearing reef over which it plunges, resulting in the twin streams that we see today. […]
Kestell Adventures is situated in the heart of the Panorama Route, 45 minutes from the Kruger National Park, Goss Window and the Blyde River Canyon.With the back drop of the famous Sabie Valley, Kestell Adventures thrives on bringing the best out of the surrounding environment for all to enjoy. With certified guides and extensive […]
Kruger Lowveld Explorer 
