Cork Oaks
Opposite the Post Office several magnificent cork oak trees - planted in 1938 - are a delight to behold.

Ceramic Tile Panels
The ceramic tile panels at the Post Office date back to 1936.  They were created by J. Pope-Fincken and depict the Kruger National Park as it was then.

St Peter's Church
The Anglican St Peter's church is across the street from the Standard Bank.  The church was designed by Sir Herbert Baker and build in 1913 by a team of Italian stonemasons, under the leadership of Mr Gemignani.  The stone was quarried from the local mountains and the original roof was made from Swedish wood shingles.  The church is often used for weddings. More information about the church is available on one of our Picture Gallery pages.

Old Hitching Rail
The old hitching rail outside the First National Bank dates back to the days when gold diggers hitched their horses to the rail before exchanging their gold dust & nuggets for cash at the bank.

Jock Waymarker
The Jock of the Bushveld waymarker near the First National Bank is in memory of Sir Percy Fitzpatrick's courageous dog Jock.  It is one of many that marks the transport rider's route they followed to and from Delagoa Bay (now Maputo - Mozambique's capital).

Huntingdon and Cemetery
Huntingdon, the home of HT Glynn (regarded as the founder of Sabie), is now a National Monument.  Turn off Main Street next to the Shell Garage (Potties' Motors) into Glynn Avenue and follow it for a few 100 metres.  The property is now in private hands and permission to visit must be obtained from the owner.

Sabie Falls
The Sabie Falls is situated on the R532 route to Graskop on the outskirts of Sabie under the new bridge across the Sabie river.  A short walk brings you to a viewpoint where the waterfall plunges 73m down the Sabie gorge.  The foundations of an old hydro-electric plant - from where Sabie obtained it's electric power in 1907 - can still be seen at the bottom of the falls.  Ample parking space - also for tour busses.  Negotiable by wheelchair with some assistance.  For photo see our Picture Gallery page.

Lord Milner's Bridge
Lord Milner was a distinguished guest at Huntington (the home of HT Glynn in Sabie).  In 1906 he asked Mrs Glynn's advice on the most urgent requirements for assistance in the development of the area.  Without hesitation she replied that three bridges were required - one over the Crocodile River, one over the Nels River and one over the Sabie River.  In that order they were build.  Lord Milner's Bridge - completed in 1915 and now used as a footbridge - is situated on the R532 route to Graskop on the outskirts of Sabie, just above the Sabie Falls.  Negotiable by wheelchair with some assistance.

Old Wagon Drift
The Old Wagon Drift was used by the transport riders on the Delagoa -  Lydenburg route to cross the Sabie River until the Milner Bridge was completed in 1915. The Drift is situated a few hundred meters upstream from the Milner Bridge.  Permission is required from the private land-owners on either side of the river to visit the Drift.  Not wheelchair friendly.

Ceylon House
During the 1930 depression the Government's Forestry Department created jobs for the poor.  These early Forestry pioneers were instrumental in establishing one of the largest man-made forests in the world - the vast afforested areas surrounding Sabie today.  On Ceylon plantation, on the way to the Bridal Veil Falls, remains the only example of the tin-walled houses of that era.  Roy Smith now lives in this house - pop in and say hello.

Bridal Veil Falls
The Bridal Veil Falls - resembling a bridal veil - is 6km from town.  Drive in the direction of Graskop, turn left at the Loggerhead Restaurant in Sabie and follow the old Lydenburg tar road for 2km.  Turn right at the GFP (Mondi) Sawmill and follow the gravel (part tar) road across the Sabie river for 3km.  A  challenging 750m walk through an indigenous forest leads to the 70m high waterfall.  Public toilets are available.  Not wheelchair friendly.  An entrance fee of R5/car is charged. For photo see our Picture Gallery page.

Lone Creek Falls
The Lone Creek Falls - declared a National Monument - is situated on the old Lydenburg road.  Drive in the direction of Graskop, turn left at the Loggerhead Restaurant in Sabie and follow the tar road for 9km.  A fee of R5/person plus R10/braai is charged at the boom gate.  A lovely, short walk of 200m through an indigenous forest brings you to the foot of the 68m high waterfall.  Ample parking space - also for tour busses.  Toilet and picnic facilities are available.  The footpath can be very slippery when wet.  Not wheelchair friendly.  For photo see our Picture Gallery page.

Horseshoe Trout Farm
The Trout Farm is situated close to the Horseshoe Falls.  Drive on the R532 road in the direction of Graskop, turn left at the Loggerhead Restaurant in Sabie and follow the old Lydenburg tar road for 6.8 km before turning left on the gravel road.  The Trout Farm is a further 3.6 km.  A nominal fee is payable at the entrance gate.  A kiosk, toilets and a limited number of braai (barbeque) facilities are available.  Trout (paid for by weight) can be caught in the dams using any tackle and bait.  Tackle and bait is available on the premises. The gravel road can be very dusty when dry and muddy when wet.

Horseshoe Falls
The aptly named Horseshoe Falls is in the shape of a horseshoe. Drive on the R532 road in the direction of Graskop, turn left at the Loggerhead Restaurant in Sabie and follow the old Lydenburg tar road for 6.8 km before turning left on the gravel road for a further 3.6 km.  A nominal fee is payable at the entrance gate.  The gravel road can be very dusty when dry and muddy when wet.  For photo see our Picture Gallery page.

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