Cidade Turismo
South Africa

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Your trip to Sabie.

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Sabie – Mpumalanga Destination Panoramic Route and Blyde River Canyon about 65 km from Mbombela

How to get there

  • Aeroporto Internacional Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP) Mbombela · 75 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

From Kruger Mpumalanga Airport (MQP), Sabie is about 75 km via the R40 and R537, just over an hour. From Graskop it's about 27 km via the R532. From Johannesburg, about 370 km via the N4 and Lydenburg.

How many days

One day for the waterfalls around town. With two days you can include mountain trails and a trip to Pilgrim's Rest.

When to go

In summer, from November to March, the waterfalls are fuller and the hills greener. Winter is dry and cold, with freezing nights.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Yes. The waterfalls are up to 15 km from town center, and there is no public transport to them.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Sabie
  1. Morning
    Lone Creek and Bridal Veil

    Follow the Old Lydenburg road west and visit the Bridal Veil and Lone Creek waterfalls.

  2. Afternoon
    Mac-Mac

    Head north on the R532 to the Mac-Mac waterfall and the natural pools, Mac-Mac Pools.

  3. Late afternoon
    Sabie town center

    Return to town and walk along the main street.

  4. Evening
    Dinner in the hills

    Have dinner at a town restaurant.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

What to do in Sabie?

Visit the Mac-Mac, Lone Creek and Bridal Veil waterfalls, hike the hills and continue to Pilgrim's Rest and Graskop.

How far is Sabie from Graskop?

About 27 km via the R532, roughly 25 minutes.

Is Sabie near the Kruger?

Yes, about 70 km from the Phabeni gate, via Hazyview.

How long to stay in Sabie?

One day for the waterfalls, two days including trails and Pilgrim's Rest.

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