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‘Mpumalanga’

The Elephant Sanctuary Hazyview is located on a 600 ha reserve in the Mpumalanga Lowveld, near the Kruger National Park. The Sanctuary has a Elephant Sanctuary Reception, a Curio Shop, elevated wooden walkways and decks overlooking the water.

The Elephant Sanctuary Hazyview offers guided educational programs that include elephant-back riding, walking with elephants, feeding the elephants, as well as learning about their personalities, anatomy, habits and behaviour.

Elephant Sanctuary Hazyview Educational Programs:

• Elephant brush downs.
• Elephant trunk-in-hand program.
• Trunk-in-hand program and elephant back ride.
• Sundowner elephant experience.
• The Extreme Elephant Experience.

Elephant Sanctuary Hazyview Contact Details:

Contact persons: Talita & Justin

Telephone: 013 737 6609 / 079 624 9436 (08H00 – 17H00 Mon to Sun)

Fax: 0866 346 363

E-Mail: elephantmrkt@mweb.co.za

Postal Address:
Private Bag X073
Hazyview 1242
Mpumalanga

 Skyway Trails offers you the longest aerial cable trail in Africa, and is 1,2km, with 10 sections that varies in length from 70 to 230 meter, linking 10 platforms. It is a thrilling and adventurous experience to glide over natural forest valleys along the Sabie River, to view the dense vegetation and bird life of the immediate area.

Advanced booking is essential, 8 persons can be accommodated per trip, and the tour lasts about 3 hours.

Skyway Trails facilities:

• Longest Aerial cable trail in Africa.
• Natural forest valleys along the Sabie River, adjacent to the Kruger National Park.
• Trail built to South African civil engineering standards.
• Qualified Guides.
• Quality Equipment.
• 8 Participants per Trip.

Skyway Trails Contact Details:

Booking no: 082 825 0209

Tel: (013) 737 8374 (Gecko Lodge)

Fax: (013) 737 8375 (Gecko Lodge)

Website: www.skywaytrails.com

Email: info@skywaytrails.com

Gecko Lodge:  www.geckolodge.net

Physical Address:
Skyway Trails
Hazyview
Mpumalanga
South Africa

The Royal Coach is a bed and breakfast accommodation situated in the historical mining village of Kaapsehoop, in Mpumalanga. The Royal Coach was part of the White Train that was used in 1947 for the British Royal Tour, in which Queen Elizabeth II travelled on her visit to South Africa. There are three double wood panelled bedrooms, one en-suite, and a separate bathroom.

Accommodation comprises three double wood-panelled bedrooms – one room with double bed and en-suite bathroom, a room with double bed, a third room that comfortably sleeps 5 guests, and a separate bathroom.

The Royal Coach facilities:

• 3 Wood Panelled Bedrooms.
• Room 1 – double bed, en suite bathroom.
• Room 2 – double bed with bathroom (not en suite).
• Bedroom 3 – maximum 6, sleeps 5 comfortably; 2 double beds and 3/4 bed.
• Meals available at Salvador Restaurant, which is open from 08h00.

The Royal Coach Contact Details:

Contact Person: Nicola Wilson

Tel: +27 (0)13 734 4287

Fax: +27 (0)13 759 1779 (attention Erika )

Cell: +27 (0)82 495 6253

Website: www.wheretostay.co.za/theroyalcoach

Physical Address:
The Royal Coach
Kruger Street
Kaapschehoop
Mpumalanga
South Africa

Kaapsehoop or Kaapsche Hoop (established 1882) is a small, historical mining town on the Mpumalanga escarpment, that lies at an altitude of 1712m, free from malaria, with clear skies, crisp mountain air and beautiful views. The small village offers various accommodation venues, from basic hikers huts, self catering and B&B in historical establishments, luxury guesthouses, and even an old train coach.

When visiting Kaapsehoop, be sure to enjoy the Kaapsche Hoop Nature Walk – an easy, leisurely one hour walk to the escarpment, for breathtaking views of De Kaap Valley below.

  The Blue Swallow is a very rare bird in South Africa, and are mainly found at Kaapsehoop, nesting and breeding in old, abandoned mine shafts in a natural heritage site outside town. Herds of wild horses roaming free in the area, are believed to be the only wild horses in South Africa.

Kaapsehoop Attractions:

• Historical Mining town (Kaapsche Hoop – original Dutch spelling).
• Hiking Trails.
• Waterfalls and Nature Scenes.
• Wildlife – Wild Horses, Oribi, Blue Swallow.
• Indigenous Plants.
• Rock Field Formations.
• Accommodation Options

Kaapsehoop Contact Details:

Contact Person: Reinette van Niekerk

Cell: +27 (0)82-333-2073

Website: www.kaapsehoopinfo.co.za

Physical Address:
Kaapsehoop
next to Berlin Forest,
Mpumalanga Escarpment
Mpumalanga
South Africa

Kaapsehoop Horse Trails is located on the Drakensberg escarpment, on a 17,000 hectare private concession on the Berlin forestry plantation of Komatiland, about 7km from Kaapsehoop town in Mpumalanga. Scenic horse riding trails winding through grasslands and pine forests, are enjoyed by beginners and experienced riders alike.

Kaapsehoop Horse Trails offers scenic horse riding trails, supervised educational programmes for kids, lead reign pony rides for small children, as well as self-catering accommodation, a coffee shop, and a venue for small functions. Bookings essential.

Kaapsehoop Horse Trails facilities:

• Horse Riding – various rides for beginners and experienced riders, and supervised lead reign pony rides in and around the stables for kids up to 6 years.
• Well-trained cross-bred horses; English or Western type saddles.
• Educational Programme – supervised, fun 5-day pony camps for kids (8 to 15 years), to learn about horses, nature, caving, hiking.
• Self-catering, farm style accommodation, barbeque facilities.
• Coffee Shop – refreshments and meals.
• Venue for small weddings and other small functions, .
• Bookings essential.

Kaapsehoop Horse Trails Contact Details:

Contact Person: Christo (Enquiries)

Tel: +27 82 774 5826

Bookings: +27 76 108 0081 (Mariska)

Email: info@horsebacktrails.co.za

Website: www.horsebacktrails.co.za

Physical Address:
Kaapsehoop Horse Trails
near Kaapsehoop Town
Mpumalanga
South Africa

Postal Address:
Kaapsehoop Horse Trails
PO Box 14017
Nelspruit
1200