Adventure    Abseiling    Archery    Fly-fishing    Gold Panning    Golf    Gorge Lift    Gorge Swing    Helicopter Flips    Walking / Hiking    Mountain Biking     Quad Biking    River Rafting / Tubing ADVENTURE BROCHURE Download It SUBMIT AN ADVENTURE ENQUIRY	Take a "Big Swing", or take a walk through our fragrant forests, past our crystal clear streams.  Or ride the white-waters of our tumbling rivers, or breathe our fresh mountain air, or just drive and be free....
	FREE BOOKINGS no commission or agent fees added Contact Trips SA on +27 (0)13 764 3399 info@graskop.co.za Rates subject to change/availability There is an adventure waiting for you in or near Graskop!
Abseiling (Sabie) The sheer vertical cliffs around Graskop & Sabie lends itself to exhilarating rock climbing and abseiling for those with the right equipment, courage and know-how. A number of adventure operators, with the right equipment and qualified instructors, offer abseiling adventures around Graskop, Sabie and Hazyview. Cost: R350/person (Sabie) Contact: Trips SA (013) 764-3399	Photo: DEAT
Archery (Sabie) Your introduction to the art of archery. Standard "long –bows", which are fairly easy to master are used. This is a fun-activity with various disciplines or "target games" – suitable for groups, and equally enjoyed by men, women and kids. Cost: 30 arrows = R150, 1 hour = R300 Contact: Trips SA (013) 764-3399
Fly-fishing (Sabie) The Sabie Trout Angling Club stock 7 km of the Sabie River (32 km from Graskop) with rainbow and brown trout to supplement the natural breeding population of trout in these rivers. The Sabie river is arguably the best river fly-fishing venue for trout on public waters in the Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces.  Fly-fishers have to purchase a day permit and must also be in possession of a provincial trout angling license.  Strictly fly-fishing tackle and artificial flies only. Permit: R90/angler/day, or R150/angler for 3 days Contact: Andrew Kanaris: (083) 966-5089	Photo: SA Tourism
Gold Panning (Pilgrim's Rest) The first pioneers feverishly panned for alluvial gold in the rivers and streams of the region - some made fortunes, others lost their boots. Re-live the gold fever at the Diggings in Pilgrim's Rest (24 km from Graskop).  Purchase a ticket at the Museum in Pilgrim's for a conducted tour and then try your hand at this popular pastime that has been polished to a fine art by some. Cost: R20/adult, R10/child Contact: Pilgrim's Museum (013) 768 1060	Photo: SA Tourism
Golf There are a number of golf courses within a hour's drive, making Graskop a central base for a memorable golfing holiday.  So why not take a swing at some of the following excellent golf courses:    Sabie Country Club: (9-hole)    Kruger Park Lodge (Hazyview): 9-holes    White River Country Club: 18-holes    Pine Lake Inn (White River): 9-holes    Sabie River Sun (Hazyview): 18-holes    TGME Golf Club (Pilgrim's Rest): 9-hole    Nelspruit Golf Club: 18-hole    Skukuza (Kruger National Park): 9-hole	Photo: Willie Jacobs
Graskop Gorge Lift (Graskop) Enchant your family with an unforgettable journey into the heart of a pristine indigenous forest. The Graskop Gorge Lift is the latest and most innovative tourism development in South Africa and the only one of it's kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Your journey begins as you drop off the grassy cliff top in a custom-designed 26-passenger viewing elevator. It travels 51m down the cliff face into the cool mountain forest below. An extensive network of elevated walkways, suspension bridges and interactive exhibits lead you along the 500m forest trails and across the streams. More info Gate Entry Fees to Centre:     R50/Adult (17 years and older)     R25/Child 4 - 16 years (under 4 years for free) Lift Rates: (daily multi-ride ticket)     R225/Adult (17 years and older)     R190/Pensioner     R145/Child 4 - 16 years (under 4 years for free) Contact: Trips SA (013) 764-3399
Big Swing (Graskop) Experience the adrenaline rush of the world's highest cable gorge swing with a 68 metre (18 storey building) freefall.  0-160km/h in 2.3 seconds!  This is not an upside-down bungee jump - your are strapped into a full harness in an upright position. Or fly across the 80 metre high gorge on the High Wire Zipline. Cost: (per person)    Big Swing: R550    Zipline: R250    Big Swing & Zipline: R650 Contact: Trips SA (013) 764-3399	Photo: Chris du Plessis
Helicopter Flips Hover over breathtaking views of waterfalls, Blyde Canyon, God's Window, and Sabie River Valley. Various options - 45 min to 2 hour flips. Cost (per 2 passengers): 45min = R14,315 60min = R18,435 90min = R25,458 (includes picnic stop) Additional passengers at R2,030/person. Contact: Trips SA (013) 764-3399	Photo: SA Tourism
Walking / Hiking Jock of the Bushveld / Fairyland (8km) This circular trail starts and finishes at the horse stables at the eastern end of Bloedrivier Avenue. It passes through montane grassveld to the edge of the escarpment overlooking the Pinnacle Gorge.  On route you will see a "forest" of weirdly shaped rocks ("Fairyland"), as well as Sir Percy Fitzpatrick's overnight camp ("Paradise Camp").  Adequate protection against sunburn must be taken, as there is little shade along the route.  A route map with all the view-points along the way is obtainable from the Graskop Info Office at R30/person. Webmaster's Note: This trail is currently (March 2021) poorly maintained. For more info on "Paradise Camp", see our special "Jock of the Bushveld" page. Belvedere Day Walk (8km) Down and up steep gradients, this is one of the most incredibly satisfying walks in the region. It starts at Bourke's Luck Potholes and ends in the Blyde River Canyon at the old Belvedere Hydro Electric Power Station - at its time (1911) the largest hydro electric power station in the Southern Hemisphere. Adventura Blydepoort Trails (2 to 5 km) This resort (52 km from Graskop) have three, well laid out and signposted walks of between 2 and 5 km.  These are the Kadishi, Leopard & Guinea Fowl trails. Over-night Hikes There are a number of 2 to 5 day walks in the area. Contact: Safcol Ecotourism (013) 754-2724	Photo: SA Tourism
Mountain Biking (Sabie) Sabie, arguably the best mountain biking destination in South Africa, is only 32 km from Graskop.  It is the ideal springboard for both novice and accomplished mountain bikers to practice this sport in a secure environment amidst breathtaking scenery.  Sabie offer both the competitive and the casual mountain biker a wide range of expertly guided and well marked self-guided mountain bike trails. More info on the Sabie MTB web site. Cost: (per person)     1 to 2 days = R30     3 to 5 days = R60 Contact: Merry Pebbles Resort on 013 764 2266	Photo: Unknown
Quad Biking (Sabie) An experienced guide will lead you on a half, 1 or 2-hour self-drive trail through scenic areas in the Sabie River Valley (30 km from Graskop).  Easy to drive all-terrain vehicles for hire.  From novice to experienced drivers.   Each 4-wheel motorbike can accommodate a driver and a passenger. Cost: (per person)     1/2 hour = R250     1 hour = R450     2 hour = R850 Contact: Trips SA (013) 764-3399	Photo: Chris du Plessis
River Rafting / Tubing (Sabie) The Sabie River is one of the few unpolluted rivers left in South Africa. Professional, trained tour operators - with a full compliment of safety equipment - offer adrenalin pumping 2.5-hour trips on custom designed tubes, referred to as Geckos. Minium age: 12 years. Cost: (per person)     Geckoing = R520/person Contact: Trips SA (013) 764-3399	Photo: Steve Hardy