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airplanemode_activeFlights to Sabie ()
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filter_dramaGet inDrive from [wiki=2d969c4938bf95aa416fa4f47ed268c3]Lydenburg[/wiki] over the Long Tom pass, or go north from [wiki=9ea44952f2d9903a2ea798dff54008ad]Nelspruit[/wiki].
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filter_dramaGet around
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filter_dramaSeeLone Creek Falls. In the Northern part of the town, just before crossing the Sabie river, there is a road heading West. Follow it (10km).
* Bridal Falls
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filter_dramaDoWith Sabie Backpackers:
* River-Tubing: ie, going down the river-rapids sitting in a hard rubber ring/tyre
* Caving: caving in the mud-caves by candlelight, DO NOT be tempted to do this without Sabie Backpackers as this is dangerous
* Bridge-Swing: ie, standing on the bridge at the bottom of town and jumping off (with a rope attatched of course so that you swing underneath the bridge tarzan-style and are then lowered down to the bottom for the short walk back up)
* Sabie Panorama: a tour of the surrounding views and sights to the north of Sabie including fantastic photo opportunities, waterfalls, the three rondavels and some souvenir stalls
* Paintballing
* Abseiling: including abseiling down a waterfall if you fancy something different
* Kloofing/Gorge walking: hopping between and on rocks down a river, under waterfalls etc etc...you will almost certainly get quite wet
* Mountainbiking
* The Sabie Trout Angling Club offers trout fishing in the Sabie river.-
Hiking
There are a number of day walk and over night hiking trails in the area.
* A 3.2km circular walk. You will require a permit that can be obtained at Merry Pebbles
* A 10km circular walk. You will require a permit that can be obtained at Merry Pebbles
* Trails ranging fro 2 to 5 days and 20km to 60km. Sleepover huts are available with toilets and showers, but no electricity or hot water. These trails are popular and advance booking is recommended.
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filter_dramaBuyThere are numerous ATMs, and banks to change and withdraw money
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filter_dramaEatThe Spur steak ranch has an excellent view of the mountains.
*The Hole is a small cafe opposite the supermarket at the top of town and serves delicious toasted sarnies.
If you are cooking for yourself, Boerewors are huge twirling beef sausages which are very good. You can even get Simba crisps which are Boerewors flavoured.
Biltong is a nice snack if you like dried, flavoured meat, this can be anything from dried Ostrich to dried chilli-Beef. -
filter_dramaDrinkPack a cooler box and fill it with your favourites cool drinks. This is a hot area, you will need to cool down. You will be able to buy ice and drinks (strictly non-alcoholic only) at filling (gas) stations. Great drinks to have are malibu (alcoholic), dry lemon, soda water, your choice of whiskey and some juices. Ice-cream and some bottled water are also great
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Budget
* A friendly activities hostel which provides all the equipment with enthusiastic and refreshing 'guides' (Marc and Kenny). Self-Catered, pool table, fire-poi show (if you're lucky), bar. Camping R70, Dorm bed around R100. Great value, friendly staff. Fully equiped kitchen. Through the hostel you can do bridge swinging, explore caves, visit waterfalls.
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Mid-range
Family resort with chalets and camping accommodation.
* Castle Rock, +27 (0)13 764-1242, provides for caravaning and camping. -
Splurge
5 star hotel
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filter_dramaStay safeLocals tend to jump from the top of the waterfall by the bridge at the bottom of town, needless to say this is about 25-30m high and is very dangerous if you don't hit the water correctly.
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filter_dramaGet outDrive North to the [wiki=68b9d584083a4015eae2bba3d9c68c12]Mac-Mac Falls[/wiki], [wiki=7e52e858834a1588dcf6f43c9d37b84f]Pilgrim's Rest[/wiki], [wiki=9a30fe46e74026250a4d5bbd33c682ae]Blyde River Canyon[/wiki], the [wiki=7fdb64ceeba88d921ec3a13ba9d35fc5]Three Rondavels[/wiki] and [wiki=85f20c413b9c4dc321a86c9b78864a4c]Graskop[/wiki] on the [wiki=6b7b8f8ee0273cdf801819e76c71f3a6]Panorama Route[/wiki].
*Drive East to [wiki=64c3d4297f5d6a0b9535265000b9a331]Hazyview[/wiki] and the [wiki=7f0d556542a2354853e941dc268a1363]Kruger National Park[/wiki].
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