Wathaba Hiking Trail

Machadodorp, Mpumalanga

What a trail! Most hikers enjoy trails that have plenty of water features and Wathaba has more than most. The trail is situated in the mountains on the road between Machadodorp and Badplaas 250km from Pretoria and 290km from Johannesburg

         
 

The accommodation has been well thought out and the owner put a lot of effort into making sure that the camps are well maintained. The camps are wheelchair friendly. At the moment there are no paraplegic trails but people in wheelchairs can easily make use of the facilities and wheel themselves down to the water's edge.

  
 
         
 
 

Galvanized baths have been used to make ablutions a unique experience.

 
         
 

There are two well marked and constructed trails. They centre around two of the most beautiful mountain streams you will find on the Mpumalanga escarpment.

  
 
         
 
  Waterfalls and rock pools are plentifull.  
         
 

The indigenous riverine forest presents a myriad of African flora that would keep the botanist busy for days.

 
 
         
 
 

Many examples of fungi add to the interest.

  
         
 

Don't forget your swimming costume and your camera!

  
 
 
 
 

Wimpie, the owner, goes out of her way to make people wellcome!

  

Conclusion

A trail that has been popular since its opening, Wathaba must rank as one of the classic trails in this country. This is a popular trail so booking well in advance is necessary.

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