Discover a hidden gem nestled within South Africa’s lush Mpumalanga Forest on the Panorama Route. Immerse yourself in the serene, enchanting beauty of indigenous forests and rolling hills.
Our luxurious accommodations cater to your every need, from elegant rooms to cozy self-catering Cottages. With 11 exhilarating hiking trails, unwind amidst nature, indulge in sumptuous cuisine, and embark on captivating bird-watching adventures. Explore nearby Pilgrims Rest, an alluring gold mining town, or marvel at breathtaking attractions like God’s Window and the Bourke’s Luck Potholes. Escape the ordinary and experience the extraordinary at Mount Sheba - your unforgettable forest retreat awaits.
In Room Facilities:
* Internet Access
* Coffee/Tea maker
* Hairdryer
* Refrigerator
* Fireplace
* DStv/Satellite
* Electric Blankets in the Hotel rooms
Establishment Facilities:
* Picnic area
* Outdoor furniture
* Terrace
* Garden
* Outdoor swimming pool
* Kids outside play area and trampoline
Pilgrim’s Rest is situated on the magnificent Panorama Route on the eastern Escarpment region of the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. The entire town of Pilgrim’s rest has been declared a national monument. Here, visitors can relive the days of the old Transvaal gold rush. The history of this quaint and delightful village dates back to 1873 when a miner, Alex Patterson, discovered alluvial gold on the farm named Ponieskrantz. Though the discovery was kept as a secret, once a second prospector named William Trafford also discovered gold close by, the inevitable happened. Soon after, optimistic panners and prospectors from all over the country and the World came to the area. On 22nd September 1873 Pilgrim’s Rest officially proclaimed a gold field and the scatter of tents and elementary shacks soon grew into a flourishing little village complete with sturdy brick houses, shops, churches, canteens, a newspaper, and the well-known Royal Hotel. Within a year there were 21 stores, 18 canteens, 3 bakeries, and all sorts of other interesting establishments. Interestingly, the diggers called it Pilgrim’s Rest because here, at long last, after so many failed dreams they had truly found their home. Today, Gold Panning is still supported and practiced by people from all races, genders, and ages. There is plenty to do and experience here. From exciting curio and craft shops to fascinating historical sights, one can never be bored. Interesting historical sites include old church buildings, namely Sacred Heart Church, St Mary’s Church, Methodist Church and Dutch Reformed Church, Drezden Shop and House Museum, Historic Cemetery, Joubert Bridge, Digging Museum & Gold Panning and the Printing Museum.
* Prospector’s Hiking Trail
* Alanglade House Museum
* Pilgrim’s Pantry
* The Vine Restaurant
* Pancakes at Harry Pancake Shop
* Jock of the Bushveld Trail
* Graskop Gorge Lift
* Mac Mac Summit 4x4 Trail
* Mountain High Cycle Tours
* The Graskop Gorge Lift
This Cottage has a master bedroom with a queen bed & an en-suite bathroom. There is a sleeper couch in the lounge. An open-plan, fully-equipped kitchen adjoins the lounge. The chalet features two fireplaces and Dstv/Satellite TV. Outside gas braai.
The Chalets are fully equipped for self-catering. It has a main bedroom with a Queen size bed, a fireplace, an en-suite bathroom downstairs, and a second bedroom upstairs with four single beds. A lounge with a fireplace, a braai & a gas braai outside.
This unit has an open-plan lounge area, a separate bedroom, and a private bathroom with a bath and shower. Both lounge and bedroom lead through glass double doors, which flow onto the private patio. The mini-bar (stocked on request).
This family unit comes with a patio, a spacious lounge area with TV and fireplace downstairs, and a separate bathroom. There are two single beds suitable for younger guests downstairs. The upstairs loft is accessed via stairs and offers a queen size bed.
Decorated in colonial style, this room features a king-size bed, a lounge area with a TV and fireplace, and a private bathroom. Each room has access to a private patio with outside furniture. A cot is available on request.
Decorated in colonial style, this room features a king-size bed, a lounge area with a TV and fireplace, and a private bathroom with a bath and shower. Each room has access to a private Balcony with outside furniture.
Fenced-off 3-bedroom house with a King or 2 twin beds in the main bedroom, a queen-sized bed in the 2nd bedroom, and 2 twin beds in the 3rd small bedroom. One bathroom which has a shower and basin with a separate toilet. Open plan kitchen and lounge area.
If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the deposit.
If cancelling 21 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the deposit.
If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 25% of the deposit.
O.R. Tambo International Airport 1 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1632 Get on R21 from OR Tambo Parking 5 min (2.2 km) Follow N12 and N4 to R33 in Mpumalanga. Exit from N4 1 hr 56 min (203 km) Take R540, R36 and R533 to your destination 2 hr 6 min (146 km) Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort Rural, 561kt, Grootfonteinberg Lydenburg Street, Pilgrim’s Rest, 1290
