5 Action Packed Lowveld Adventures

Five action packed adventures to get your adrenaline pumping in the Lowveld.

#1 Quad biking to a Ghost Town

Give yourself a massive buzz exploring the rugged Mpumalanga mountains on a quad bike adventure. Navigate your way up steep mountain passes, try to keep dry on river crossings and get closer to nature then you ever could in a car! The only possible way this adventure could get more exciting is by throwing a Ghost Town into the mix, which is exactly what Eco Quad Adventures have done.

Their Eureka City Ghost Town tour is a quad biking enthusiast’s dream! It combines conquering challenging climbs with breath taking scenery, and an intriguing glimpse back in time to the Gold Rush boom of the late 1800s. The 5-6 hour circular tour starts in Barberton and takes you to Eureka City, a gold rush town that was the ‘Gold Reef City’ of its day. It is not for the faint hearted or novice quad biker as some of the route is technically challenging. However, the incredible vistas from the top are an absolute WOW and make the exhilarating climb worthwhile!

Eco Quad have other quad biking adventures to suit all levels of rider from novice to seasoned pro, so rev up your day and have a go.

For more information visit Eco Quad Bike Adventures or phone 013 712 4512 | 082 748 6703.

#2 Abseiling down a waterfall

Mpumalanga is renowned for its waterfalls that attract people from near and far. Most people leave with a few photos and perhaps a curio or two. But, how about taking home some wet clothes and the thrill of abseiling down one?

Kestell Adventures offers the unique, adrenaline filled experience of abseiling down the Sabie Falls that is guaranteed to give you a new kind of rush as you descend the waterfall with the Sabie River thundering down below you and the fall’s spray keeping you cool. At the bottom you are released into the river and your life jacket floats you safely to the embankment to complete an amazing and unique journey.

This is a must for any adrenaline junkie’s bucket list and is only one of the amazing adventures Kestell has on offer.

For more information visit Kestell Adventures  or  phone 082 736 8253.

#3 Walking through Big 5 country

How about taking a stroll through pristine bushveld and being completely immersed in nature? Add the nerve tingling prospect of bumping into one of the Big Five around every corner and you are on a foot Safari in Kruger National Park.

Kruger National Park is the jewel of Mpumalanga and one of the world’s great wildlife areas. The guides are amongst the most experienced and best, so where better to safari on foot. Early morning guided day walks allow 8 guests to explore the wilderness areas adjacent to the camps. For the more adventurous why not try one of the 4 day wilderness hikes!

The seven wilderness trails are scattered along the length of the Park, allowing guests to experience the vastly different wilderness area’s Kruger is renowned for. Being on foot makes you feel part of the environment and every sense, sight, smell, sound, touch and even taste, are heightened by the wild things around you as meet nature on its terms.

Learn more about walking in Kruger or contact central reservations on 012 428 9111.

#4 The freedom of flying

Paragliding has to be the ultimate freedom experience, soaring like the eagles and vultures and sharing their unparalleled views of the world below. The exhilaration of taking the leap into the blue and the rush of air over the wings as you soar 100s of metres above the ground.

Barberton’s Tandem Paragliding experiences will turn dreams of flying into a reality and probably give the best views of this spectacular part of the country. Lone Tree Hill stands about 425m above sea level and provides the best launch sites that can keep para-gliders in the air for hours.

If you fancy giving paragliding a go get in contact with Andrea from Barberton Odyssey or 079 180 1488.

#5 Dive into the unknown

Ever fancied taking the plunge and exploring a new underwater world? Then why not try a spot  of scuba diving or free diving at Komati Springs Inland Dive Site. Here you can try a new sport, make great friends and have a magical underwater adventure in the spectacular setting of the Nkomazi Nature Reserve.

The rehabilitated mine at Komati Springs provides the perfect playground for recreational and technical divers alike. The series of flooded mine shafts are the perfect training ground for those wanting to stretch their diving expertise, while the crystal clear water of the 52m open quarry is the ideal spot for those simply looking to have fun. Equipment can be hired on site and the owners Don and Andre are some of the best instructors in South Africa.

This makes for a great adventure and Komati Springs is the perfect place to try the exciting sport of scuba diving for the first time.

Visit Komati Springs  or contact Andre on 082 650 2294.