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Waterfall · Sabie, Mpumalanga
Cachoeira Mac-Mac
A double drop of about 65 metres into a deep gorge between Sabie and Graskop, named by Scottish prospectors in the 19th century.
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About Cachoeira Mac-Mac
The Mac-Mac waterfall drops about 65 metres into a narrow, forested gorge beside the R532. It was originally a single fall; according to tradition, prospectors used explosives to divert part of the water in search of gold, and the waterfall split into two columns.
The name comes from the many Scottish prospectors with the surname Mac who camped in the area in the 1870s. The story goes that Boer president Thomas Burgers, visiting the camp and seeing so many names starting with Mac, called the place Mac-Mac.
From the car park a short path leads to a fenced viewpoint above the gorge. The fall is seen from above, head-on, with the two columns of water and the pool below.
About 2 km from there are the Mac-Mac Pools, natural pools on the same river with a picnic area.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 30 minutes.
Best time
In summer, when the river has more water. The visit is short and can be done at any time of day.
How to get there
It is on the R532, about 12 km north of Sabie, on the way to Graskop.
Tip
Combine it with the Mac-Mac Pools on the same river for a swim in summer.
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Frequently asked questions about Cachoeira Mac-Mac
What is the height of the Mac-Mac waterfall?
About 65 metres, falling in two columns into a deep gorge.
Why is it called Mac-Mac?
Because of the many Scottish prospectors named Mac who camped in the area in the 1870s.
Where is the Mac-Mac waterfall located?
On the R532, about 12 km north of Sabie.