Superbly situated just fifty meters from the Graskop Gorge Falls with a magnificent view over the Mpumalanga Lowveld....
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Each of the Mulberry Lane Suites are decorated with understated elegance and charm, and sleeps two people. All the su...
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24 Self Catering Chalets with a view of the Graskop Gorge, for 1 to 6 persons. The caravan, motorhome and camping fac...
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Graskop is home to Sheri’s Lodge & Backpackers, it is a small forestry town on the edge of the escarpment. We invite ...
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Showcasing a barbecue and views of the mountains, Berlin Falls Country Estate is located in Graskop in the region of ...
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Located in central Graskop, Blyde Chalets offers one an ideal location from which to explore the tranquil town of Gra...
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A Pilgrim's Rest Guest House offers comfortable, quality accommodation and is situated in the lovely small town of Gr...
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Welcum to Joy River Backpackers (for Queens English substitute "da" wid "the")
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Havana Nights welcome you proudly to our establishment.
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Found in the small town of Graskop in the Mpumalanga Lowveld, Westlodge is a beautifully designed Victorian-styled es...
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Log Cabin Village is centrally situated in Louis Trichardt Avenue, the principal roadway to Graskop and Blyde River C...
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Manna Self Catering Guesthouse offers accommodation in Graskop, Free WiFi is available.
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The Wild Forest Inn is situated at the foot of the mountain and The Bonnet Pass, overlooking Graskop town and the spe...
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Both of Eagle’s View Eco Estate’s accommodation options offer guests a welcoming experience with all the amenities fo...
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Thaba Tsweni lodge is situated in the Drakensberg Mountains and the Blyde River Canyon area.
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The Castle overlooks the wetlands and magical views greats you from the sun-drenched patio. The 5 suites each stylis...
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Located in Graskop, Rustique offers en-suite rooms and a large garden. The guest house is within walking distance to ...
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Situated in the Village of Graskop and on the Panorama route you will find our self catering resort. The village of G...
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Summit Lodge is ideally situated on the doorstep of wildest Africa.
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We would like to introduce and welcome you to Valley View Backpackers. We will make your stay as comfortable and as ...
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Black Eagle Guesthouse is located in Graskop. Graskop is a small town Mpumalanga about 14 km from Pilgrim’s Rest and ...
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We have 10 luxury en suite rooms fully air-conditioned,
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Le Gallerie is situated in Graskop, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Graskop is a small rustic village located on a spur of ...
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El Shaddai Lodge is situated in the lovely King Williams Town and offers guests a choice of staying in self-catering ...
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Daan’s Place offers comfortable and spacious accommodation in the village of Graskop, central to all the attractions ...
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Elephant’s Nest is elegantly designed, African themed guest lodge with intimate atmosphere and ample personal attenti...
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Neat, luxury self-contained house with 4 independent en-suite rooms, one of which has four singles and leads to the m...
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Dar Amane is in a beautiful quiet residential street in Graskop which is situated close to all the attractions on the...
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The chalets are located in a secure compound with well maintained gardens.
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Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort offers comfortable accommodation located about 160 kilometers from Nelspruit and 50 ki...
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White River, Sabie, Lydenburg, Kiepersol, Ohrigstad, Hazyview, Pretoriuskop, Pilgrims Rest
It’s highly likely that anyone visiting Graskop will have stopped for a treat at one of the many superb pancake houses in the town. Tour buses parked outside a particular establishment hints at its popularity.
But Graskop is much more than this – the town is known as the Window on Mpumalanga, chiefly because of its location at the edge of the escarpment where pine plantations make way for awe-inspiring views of thick indigenous bushveld set amongst canyons and hills.
The area was first established as a mining settlement in 1882. Present day Graskop is a tourist destination with some of South Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders bordering the town. Graskop is included in the popular Panorama Route that runs from Lydenburg in the south to north of the Blyde River Canyon. This route is bursting with panoramas, waterfalls, fruit and nut farms, striking mountains and appealing towns, one of the principal ones being Graskop.
Top 6 reasons to visit Graskop
1. Visit God’s Window to stand at the edge of the escarpment and look 700m below to the Lowveld region. The scenic vistas of pristine forest extends for miles out to the horizon where the earth’s curvature is easily visible. Nearby is the Pinnacle, a 30m rock tower that appears to have been dropped from the skies.
2. Hike the 27000ha Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve to reach the Blydepoort Dam where hippos abound and the call of raptors echo in the valleys. Look out for the shy somango monkey in the forests and the rare oribi antelope along the trails.
3. Graskop is on the Waterfall Route, travel north on the tarred regional road to reach Lisbon Falls, a 95m high waterfall with picnic site. Further on are the 80m Berlin Falls, surrounded by a beautiful rock-strewn amphitheatre. Keep an eye out for the rock bridge on this route, a natural bridge eroded by water through the passage of time.
4. Feeling adventurous? The Big Swing outside Graskop has one of the world’s highest swings over a gorge and riders reach up to 180km/h during the 68m freefall. Other adrenalin-filled rides include a zipline over the canyon and abseiling (rappelling).
5. Travel to the Shangana Cultural Village to gain an understanding of the Tsonga culture. Tours are conducted of the village and include meals, storytelling and traditional dancing.
6. The Sabie Country Club only has a 9-hole golf course, however, it’s one of the most scenic and definitely a challenge to get around the undulating fairways inside a reasonable score.
Transport
The Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in Mbombela (Nelspruit) is 84km from Graskop. International flights arrive via Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Car rental agencies are located at the airport and Mbombela, otherwise order a vehicle online. Shuttle operators and metered taxis offer transport between Graskop and other towns.
Did you know?
Mopani worms are considered a delicacy around these parts. They are enjoyed either dried or fried in butter. The worm is found on the Mopani or Butterfly tree where the Mopani moth lays its eggs and the caterpillars (worms) feast on the leaves.
Over 1.5 million people speak Xitsonga (Tsonga) in Mpumalanga. The language is characterised by 3 clicks in their dialect, these being the dental click (the letter c), the palatal click (the letter q) and the lateral click (the letter x). To master the pronunciation, strike up a conversation with a local.
There is a small risk of contracting malaria in this region, take the necessary precautions before visiting.
