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4x4
Province: Mpumalanga -4x4 routes
The Mac Mac Summit Route is an ideal introduction to one of South Africa's most scenic and historic regions, and includes some compellingly beautiful waterfalls.The route, is definitely people and vehicle friendly. All too many 4x4 trails are either potentially damaging to lifestyle 4x4s, or daunting to newcomers to the 4x4 scene. But Mac Mac rates as one of the easiest around.”
(South African Country Life January 2001)
Rated first out of the 10 top 4x4trails in South Africa by Geoff Dalglish, Editor - Drive-Out magazine!
“This must be one of the most stunning routes in the country” (South Africa’s Top 50 4X4 trails)
Contact: Panorama info (013) 767 1377
Grading: Easy driving along well-maintained tracks and some tar link roads.Accommodation Country Guest Houses: The two-day trail includes two nights at Mac Mac Forest Retreat, with the three-day trail starting there, accommodation on the second and third night at London Country House and Mariepskop Plantation.Catering: Breakfast and dinner optional at R85-00pp per day.
Guides: SATOUR approved and registered guides.Rates: Special rates can be arranged for big groups. Time of departure: 8:30
Distance: distances may vary on the trails depending on harvesting, trail and weather conditions.
Fuel: Please ensure your tank is full, tyres and spare tyre are pumped and in good condition.
Accommodation available for additional nights.
One Day Trail: Route A
Leave from Mac-Mac to Ceylon plantation, past the Stables hut (on Fanie Botha hiking trail) to Hartbeestvlakte. We drive through the Oribi private Nature reserve, where we see Eland, Zebra, Oribi, Mountain Grey Rhebuck, Blesbuck and Tsesebe. This picturesque grassland is a water catchment conservation area for the Blyde and Spekboom rivers. Lunch will be enjoyed at our leisure in the vicinity of Mount Anderson (2277masl.), we then continue on our route through the reserve finally descending the mountain travelling back to Mac Mac via the town of Sabie. If time allows the route takes you to Forest Falls (Bring your swimming gear) after the swim we go back to Mac Mac Forest Retreat from where you can depart for home.
Route distance: 90 km.
Public holiday weekends (Long weekends): R475.00
Catering: Bring your own picnic basket.
Please note that an extra R60.00 per person is charged if more than 3 people. Children under age 7 free of charge.
2 Day Trail (Sleep over 2 nights)
Day of arrival:
Mac-Mac - sleep over in well equipped forestry houses (this option is not available on long weekends) or at our campsite.
Day 1:
Leave from Mac-Mac to Ceylon plantation, past the Stables hut (on Fanie Botha hiking trail) to Hartbeestvlakte, which is the beginning of the Blyde River catchment. In this conservation area the following fauna occurs: Eland, Blesbuck, Oribi, Duiker, Grey Rhebuck, Klipspringer, Leopard, Lynx etc. We stop for lunch close to Mount Anderson (2277masl.) There after we return to Mac Mac via Sabie. If time allows the route takes you to Forest Falls (Bring your swimming gear) after the swim we go back to Mac Mac Forest Retreat.
Total distance traveled for the day ± 90 km.
Day 2:
Leave from Mac Mac for Mauchsberg (2115masl.) via Burgers Pass. After Mauchsberg we go down to Christmas Pools from there we will follow the Blyde River to the town of Pilgrim’s Rest where we can have lunch at The Vine Restaurant. (at your own cost). After lunch we travel the Vaalhoek road to London Plantation where we go past London Country House, The Poe Falls and the Treur River. From there we go through the town of Graskop and back to Mac-Mac.
Total Km’s for the day: 115 km
3 Day Trail (Sleep over 3 nights)
Day of arrival:
Mac-Mac: sleep over in well-equipped forestry houses (not available on long weekends) or at our campsite.
Day 1:
Leave from Mac Mac to Ceylon plantation, past the Stables hut (on Fanie Botha hiking trail) to Hartbeestvlakte witch is the beginning of the Blyde River catchment. In this conservation area the following fauna occurs: Eland, Blesbuck, Oribi, Duiker, Grey Rhebuck, Klipspringer, Leopard, Lynx etc. We stop for lunch close to Mount Anderson (2277masl.) There after we return to Mac Mac via Sabie. If time allows the route takes you to Forest Falls (Bring your swimming gear) after the swim we go back to Mac Mac Forest Retreat where we overnight.
SUPPLIES: Can be purchsed in the town of Sabie (the Spar closes at 19h00)
Total distance traveled for the day ± 90 km.
Day 2:
From Mac Mac we travel via Kowyn’s pass (named after the tribal leader Koweni who helped the trekkers with a route down to Delagoa Bay) to Wilgeboom, Violet bank, Onverwacht and Welgevonden plantations. This route runs at the foot of the escarpment all the way to Mariepskop campsite, on the banks of the Blyde River. The overwhelming magnificence of the surrounding canyon is awe-inspiring.
SUPPLIES: Can be purchsed in the town of Graskop (THIS IS YOUR LAST OPPOURTUNITY TO STOCK UP )
Total Km’s for the day: 130km
Day of Departure
Depart from Blyde River campsite to the top of Mariepskop (named after Chief Mariep of the Pedi tribe who built his stronghold on top of the mountain). Viewing the magnificent rock structures and rare endemic flora of the area is an exclusive opportunity and the view is one never to be forgotten. We then descend the mountain and travel to Kampersrust and enjoy a farewell drink at Ambri Africa (The SlaughterHouse), lunch is available at own cost.
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