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 St. Peter's Anglican church is across the street
from the Standard Bank. The church was designed
by Sir Herbert Baker and built 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 he followed to and from
Delagoa Bay (now Maputo - Mozambique's capital).
Huntington and Cemetery 
Huntington, the home of HT Glynn (regarded as the
founder of Sabie), is a registered Provincial
Heritage Site. Turn left off Main Street after the
Wimpy/Engen Garage into Glynn Avenue. The entrance is 300 metres
further on the right. The property is now in private
hands and permission to visit it 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 20m 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.
Fees: R10/person
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.
Fees: None, but need to pay entrance fee
to Sabie Falls
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.
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 last 4-way stop in town and follow
the old Lydenburg tar road for 2km. Turn right
before the York Timbers' 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. For photo see our
Picture Gallery page.
Fees: R15/person, or R400/bus
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 last 4-way
stop in town and follow the old Lydenburg tar road for
9km. 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.
Fees: R30/person, or R400/bus
Trout and About 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 last 4-way stop in town 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 entrance fee is payable
at the gate. A kiosk, toilets and a 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 are available
on the premises.
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 last 4-way stop in town and
follow the old Lydenburg tar road for 6.8 km before
turning left on the gravel road for a further 3.6
km. For photo see our
Picture Gallery page.
Fees: R10/person
Webmaster's Note:
This concludes the Sabie River
Route. It is a short route and, therefore,
ideally suited to your day of arrival or
departure. Or combine this route with
other short trips or with a breakfast,
picnic, braai or swim at Mac Mac
Pools. You could also combine it with
shopping or adventure and sport activities
on offer around Sabie. This route is
also less dependant on good weather
conditions, compared to the Escarpment and
Long Tom Routes. |
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