Nearby Attractions
Places to see and things to do...
There are a number of nearby activities and attractions to suit almost everyone.
These include:
Horse riding
Horse riding can be arranged on site by popular demand and by prior arrangement.
When not available on site, only a few kilometres away, riding can be arranged at BBK Trails. Please enquire at reception. Advance booking is recommended.
Zip lining
Mountain Strings ziplining is only a short distance away in the Elands Valley near Waterval Onder.
Rock climbing
In the small town of Waterval Boven (Emgwenya), only a few kilometres away you can rock climb the local cliffs of the Elands Valley. The centre is in the town itself and is called Roc ‘n Rope Adventures. www.rocrope.com They can provide all necessary equipment.
Paragliding & Hang gliding
Only minutes away is Bambi Paragliding and Hang Gliding Club. www.bambiparagliding.co.za . An ideal place for beginners and experienced fliers to enjoy soaring over the escarpment between Schoemanskloof and Mashishing (Lydenburg)at potential 1500 metres above your take off point.
Sudwala Caves
Is just over an hour’s drive and offers caving, zip lining and a dinosaur park.
Kaapschehoop
The local town of Kaapschehoop is well worth a visit. Situated on what was once the Lydenburg – Delagoa Bay road. (Jock of the Bushveld) it was a stopover / trading post and livery. Wild horses that are descendants of the escapees from the livery roam freely today and are protected. There are no franchises in the town. All food, craft and other shops are privately run by the town’s residents.
Waterval Onder
Was the final South African home of Pres. Paul Kruger before being exiled to Holland during the Boer War. ‘Krugerhof’ is now a memorial and museum in honour of Paul Kruger
