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Sabie

A forestry town surrounded by waterfalls including Mac Mac, Lone Creek and Bridal Veil.

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History

Gold was found near Sabie in 1871 on an expedition led by H.T. Glynn, and the Glynns-Lydenburg Gold Mining Company was formed. Joseph Brook Shires planted the first commercial trees in 1876, starting what became one of the largest man-made forests in the world. Sabie became a health committee area in 1916 and a village council in 1924. The name is usually traced to the Shangaan word for the flooding, crocodile-filled river.

Getting there

About 360 km east of Johannesburg. Reached on the R37 from Mbombela or over the Long Tom Pass from Mashishing (Lydenburg), on the R536 from Hazyview, and on the R532 from Graskop (28 km north). Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is roughly 55 km away.

Weather & climate

Summer-rainfall area at about 1,100 m; summers are warm and wet and winters dry and cool, with a fire risk in the plantations in late winter.

Things to do

Things to see

  • Bridal Veil Falls70 m waterfall reached by a 750 m forest walk, about 6 km from Sabie off the old Lydenburg road.
  • Horseshoe FallsHorseshoe-shaped falls on a gravel road off the old Lydenburg road.
  • Komatiland Forest Industry MuseumMuseum on the history of forestry and the timber industry; also sells MTB and Forest Falls permits.
  • Lone Creek FallsWaterfall surrounded by indigenous forest.
  • Long Tom PassHistoric mountain pass on the R37 between Sabie and Mashishing, with a Long Tom cannon replica and Devil's Knuckles.
  • Mac Mac FallsTwin waterfall plunging 70 metres into a forested gorge.
  • Maria Shires FallsSmall waterfall and picnic spot on the escarpment route north of Sabie.
  • Sabie Falls73 m waterfall beneath the bridge over the Sabie River on the R532 at the edge of town.
  • St Peter's Anglican ChurchHistoric Anglican church in Sabie.

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SV Sybrand van Niekerk Secondary School Secondary school with a hostel. Schools Sabie, Mpumalanga TC Thaba Chweu Local Municipality Local municipality for Sabie, Graskop, Pilgrim's Rest and Mashishing (Lydenburg). After hours (water, electricity, fire… Municipalities Sabie, Mpumalanga TA The African Elephant Restaurant & Coffee Shop Restaurant and coffee shop in Sabie. Restaurants Sabie, Mpumalanga TB The Big Tree Self-catering accommodation in Sabie. Self-Catering Sabie, Mpumalanga TK The Kiosk Home Industries Home-industry shop in Sabie. Farm Stalls Sabie, Mpumalanga TS The Sabie Town House Guest Lodge Stone-and-timber guest house overlooking the Sabie gorge, with en-suite rooms, a pool deck and a room suited to guests… Guest Houses & B&Bs Sabie, Mpumalanga TW The Woodsman B&B, Restaurant & Pub Bed and breakfast with 12 Tudor-style suites, next to the Woodsman Restaurant & Pub. Guest Houses & B&Bs Sabie, Mpumalanga TB Thomson Building & General Builder and general supplies, including gas refills. Builders & Renovations Sabie, Mpumalanga TS Tirhani Skills for Africa Forestry and sawmilling skills training. Training & Short Courses Sabie, Mpumalanga TC TJ Corner's Kitchen Eatery in Sabie. Restaurants Sabie, Mpumalanga TL Travel Lodge Sabie Lodge in the centre of Sabie offering standard, double, family and executive en-suite rooms. Hotels Sabie, Mpumalanga TS Trips SA Tourist Information Office Sabie tourist information and reservations office booking accommodation, tours and adventure activities across the Pano… Tour Operators Sabie, Mpumalanga T Tuinworx Garden services. Garden Services & Nurseries Sabie, Mpumalanga UF Uvuvi Fishing Fishing tackle supplier in Sabie. Shopping Sabie, Mpumalanga VG V.I.P. Grooming Parlour Pet grooming parlour. Veterinarians Sabie, Mpumalanga VH Van Heerden Pharmacy Pharmacy on Main Street; also a Pargo parcel point. Pharmacies Sabie, Mpumalanga VW Van Wyk Plant & Electrical Electrical, plumbing and handyman services. Electricians Sabie, Mpumalanga VG Victorian Garden Organic Skin Products Maker of organic skin-care products. Shopping Sabie, Mpumalanga VT Villa Ticino Guest House Bed and breakfast guest house in Sabie. Guest Houses & B&Bs Sabie, Mpumalanga WK W.S.K.F. Karate Club Sabie Shotokan karate club meeting at the Sabie town hall. Adventure & Activities Sabie, Mpumalanga WS Waterval Self-catering Holiday Home Self-catering accommodation in Sabie. Self-Catering Sabie, Mpumalanga WG Wayfarers Guest House Four-star guest house about 900 m from the town centre with six en-suite rooms and secure parking for large vehicles, t… Guest Houses & B&Bs Sabie, Mpumalanga WF Wild Fig Tree Restaurant Restaurant, coffee shop and craft shop in Sabie. Restaurants Sabie, Mpumalanga WS Wimpy Sabie Wimpy burger restaurant in Sabie (at the Engen 1-Stop). Takeaways Sabie, Mpumalanga

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