Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Tuesday, 1/1/08 - Mpumalanga


The next "jaunt" of her trip began early this morning for the Mpumalanga Province. They will be travelling along the Eastern escarpment with visits to the scenic spots listed below. A lunch stop is planned at Graskop. http://www.countryroads.co.za/graskop.html
Here's a little excerpt:
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En route to the Kruger National Park through Mpumalanga, you have the advantage of some stunning scenery. Turn off the N4 to the village of Dullstroom, travel over the Long Tom Pass and its splendid panoramic views to Lone Creek Falls and the charming forestry town of Sabie. Just beyond Sabie, the Mac Mac Falls are worth stopping for; and you can treat yourself to a swim in the crystal-clear pools.

A small detour leads to Pilgrims Rest; a fascinating historic town, well worth exploring before continuing to Blyderivierspoort Nature Reserve. In the reserve, you can feast your eyes on the Blyde River Canyon and the rich bird life. At the southern tip of the reserve, the view from Gods Window stretches to eternity across the lowveld. From there, its a short and easy drive to some of the finest private game reserves in the country and Orpen Gate to the Kruger National Park.
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Her day will conclude by checking into http://www.wheretostay.co.za/riverhilllodge/ where they will remain for the next 3 nights! Check it out, it's pretty exciting.

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