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Graskop

Panorama Route town close to God's Window and Bourke's Luck Potholes.

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History

The farm belonged to Abel Erasmus in the 1850s-70s and became a mining camp after the Mac Mac gold finds. Percy Fitzpatrick camped nearby (Paradise Camp) in the 1880s, as described in Jock of the Bushveld. The railway from Nelspruit via Sabie opened on 18 June 1914 to serve Pilgrim's Rest, and Graskop was proclaimed a town that year. The name means 'grassy peak'.

Getting there

On the R532/R533 junction: 28 km north of Sabie, about 14-23 km south-east of Pilgrim's Rest via the R533, and connected to Hazyview and Bushbuckridge via Kowyn's Pass (R533/R535). Phabeni Gate of the Kruger Park is about 55 km away.

Weather & climate

Summer-rainfall highland climate; cool, misty days are common because of the altitude, with warm summers and cold winter nights.

Things to do

Things to see

  • Berlin Falls45 m falls plunging into a pine-lined gorge off the R532 north of Graskop.
  • Blyde River Canyon and Three RondavelsOne of the largest green canyons on Earth.
  • Bourke's Luck PotholesWater-carved cylindrical potholes at the confluence of two rivers.
  • God's WindowViewpoint over the Lowveld from the edge of the escarpment.
  • Kowyn's PassHistoric pass on the R533 descending the escarpment from Graskop towards Bushbuckridge, with Lowveld views.
  • Lisbon Falls92 m double waterfall, the highest in the area, off the R532 north of Graskop.
  • Lowveld ViewViewpoint over the Blyde River Canyon, Blyde Dam and Lowveld on the R532.
  • Natural Bridge (Mac Mac River)Natural rock bridge used by early transport riders, 2.3 km from Graskop on the R532.
  • Pinnacle RockQuartzite column about 30 m high rising out of the forested gorge, 6 km north on the R534 loop.
  • Wonder ViewHighest viewpoint in the area (1,730 m) next to the R534, about 2 km beyond God's Window.

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LP La Prima Casa Self-catering accommodation in Graskop. Self-Catering Graskop, Mpumalanga LB Le Bella Dons Self-catering accommodation in Graskop. Self-Catering Graskop, Mpumalanga LG Le Gallerie Small luxury guest house in the town centre with three en-suite rooms and an art gallery. Guest Houses & B&Bs Graskop, Mpumalanga LS Le Soleil Self-catering accommodation in Graskop. Self-Catering Graskop, Mpumalanga LG Legacy Gallery Stone sculpture and curios. Arts & Crafts Graskop, Mpumalanga LM Lincoln Moon Self-catering accommodation in Graskop. Self-Catering Graskop, Mpumalanga LD Lions Den Boutique and Arts Boutique and arts shop. Clothing & Fashion Graskop, Mpumalanga LE Lisbon Eco Lodge Self-catering accommodation in Graskop. Self-Catering Graskop, Mpumalanga LC Log Cabin & Settlers Village Self-catering log cabins and two-sleeper chalets on Louis Trichardt Street with a pool. Self-Catering Graskop, Mpumalanga MC Madelein's Coffee Shop Coffee shop serving light meals. Coffee Shops Graskop, Mpumalanga MS Map South Africa Art Gallery Art gallery. Arts & Crafts Graskop, Mpumalanga MS MD Security Security company. CCTV & Security Systems Graskop, Mpumalanga MC Merwit Curios Curio shop. Arts & Crafts Graskop, Mpumalanga MC Mi Casita Guest house / B&B accommodation in Graskop. Guest Houses & B&Bs Graskop, Mpumalanga MC Mododa's Cash & Carry Cash-and-carry grocery store. Supermarkets & Groceries Graskop, Mpumalanga ML Mogodi Lodge Lodge above the Graskop gorge with luxury rooms, self-catering chalets, backpacker rooms, a restaurant, bar, chapel and… Lodges & Game Lodges Graskop, Mpumalanga M Monia Self-catering accommodation in Graskop. Self-Catering Graskop, Mpumalanga NT Nazara Trading Metal Art Metal art and metalwork. Arts & Crafts Graskop, Mpumalanga NK NG Kerk Graskop Dutch Reformed congregation. Places of Worship Graskop, Mpumalanga NG Norman's Garden Services Garden services. Garden Services & Nurseries Graskop, Mpumalanga PV Panaroma View Self-catering accommodation in Graskop. Self-Catering Graskop, Mpumalanga PB Panorama Boutique Guest House Guest house / B&B accommodation in Graskop. Guest Houses & B&Bs Graskop, Mpumalanga PC Panorama Chalets Self-catering chalets in Graskop; home of the Divine Foods @ The View eatery. Self-Catering Graskop, Mpumalanga PR Panorama Rest Camp Rest camp on the edge of the Graskop gorge with self-catering chalets, caravan and camping sites and a rock pool. Camping & Caravan Parks Graskop, Mpumalanga

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