Sabie is a small country town nestled in a deep valley on the escarpment of the Drakensburg mountain range in the Mpumalanga “place of the rising sun” province of South Africa. The mountain grasslands contain a rich diversity of plant species, many of which are protected species. During the summer months these lush grasslands, especially the wetlands with their rich carpet of flowers, are a delight to behold. It is situated at an altitude of 1 100m above sea level and is surrounded by many natural attractions including the Blyde River Canyon and the Kruger National Park. Experience the picturesque beauty of nature in and around the town, less than four hours from Gauteng! Sabie is filled with breathtaking nature scenes and spectacular waterfalls in pristine mountain streams and More than 20 registered Natural Heritage Sites occur within less than one hour’s drive from Sabie. The qualification criteria for registration include stands of special plant communities, good examples of aquatic habitats, sensitive catchment areas, habitats of threatened or endangered species as well as outstanding natural features. Why should you visit Sabie?
“Because …… it is impossible to suffer from BOREDOM in Sabie!”
Sabie is centrally located on the Panorama Escarpment Route and therefore can comfortably used as a base for day-trips to Mac Mac Pools; Mac Mac Falls; Forest Falls; God’s Window; The Three Rondavels; Bourke’s Luck Potholes & Echo Caves to name just a few. It is centrally situated for viewing numerous waterfalls, God's Window, Bourkes Luck Potholes, Sudwala Caves and the historical gold-mining town of Pilgrims Rest.
