TRIPS SA Central Reservations

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1 2018 Edition TRIPS SA Central Reservations RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGEAVAILABILITY

2 of ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES ABSEILING & CLIMBING HELICOPTER SCENIC FLIGHTS ARCHERY HIKING BIG SWING and SLIDE HORSE RIDING BOATING & SAILING HOT AIR BALLOONING HOEDSPRUIT CANOPY TOUR CAVING HOT AIR BALLOONING GRASKOPSABIE CULTURAL VILLAGE KLOOFINGCANYONING ELEPHANT SANCTUARY MICROLIGHT FLIPS ELEPHANT WHISPERS MOTOR CYCLING FISHING MOUNTAIN BIKING FOREST CRUISES PAINTBALL GAME DRIVES QUAD BIKING GAME WALKS RAFTING, TUBINGGECKOING TOBOGGAN ZIPLINE GOLD PANNING GORGE LIFT NEW!!!! ADVENTURE COMBO's GUIDED TOURS SABIE COMBO PILGRIM'S REST TOURS HAZYVIEW COMBO 1 CUSTOMISED TOURS HAZYVIEW COMBO 2 KNP, PANORAMA, SWAZI SAFARIS HAZYVIEW 2 DAY COMBO TOURS & TRANSFERS MEET THE STAFF

3 ABSEILING & CLIMBING SABIE 1 Hour Abseil 25m down the Sabie Falls with the Sabie River roaring underneath you! Then float to the embankment in your life-jacket. Bring swimwear, towels, shoes and a set of dry clothes. R250 A "Dry" Abseil also available HAZYVIEW 2 Hours Drive for 40 minutes in a 4x4 vehicle to the foot of a hill R490 with a massive granite rock on top. Hike to the top around Min 4 people the back, (an easy approach) and then abseil 27m down Closed Sundays the front face of the rock. Abseiling is safe and fun! Well trained and experienced guides will show you the ropes. All equipment and safety gear are provided. SABIE Rock Climbing Your own time The vertical cliffs around Sabie lends itself to exhilarating rock climbing. A popular venue is the Gorge at the Sabie Falls, where close to 40 routes are bolted and well described. More info on Climb ZA ( Free No equipment or guides - you're on your own!

4 ARCHERY HAZYVIEW 30 to 90 Minutes Explore the art of archery in an exciting and fun way (35km from Sabie). Several people can play at the same time allowing for target games. Great for Team Building as well as families. Long Bows, arrows, butts are provided. The guide will facilitate the archery experience - not only by giving advice on how to shoot, but also introducing games to make it exciting and enjoyable. Mon Sat : 08:00-17:00 R180 & R Minutes R180person 1 Hour R320person Talk to knowledgeable consultants about more Adventure Options Contact Trips SA on or Sabie Graskop Pilgrim's Rest Hazyview

5 BIG SWING and SLIDE GRASKOP Swing 45 Minutes Slide 20 Minutes Experience the adrenalin rush with a 68m free-fall at 180kmhour in under 3 seconds on one of the world's highest Cable Gorge Swings! Or fly across a panoramic gorge on a 130m high and 135m long High-wire ("foefie slide"). Tandem swings (max. combined weight of 200kg) are also available. Highly trained, professional instructors and impeccable safety record. Optional, professionally made DVD of your experience (in case they don't believe you!). There are 4 dynamic ropes each consisting of a 25 ton breaking strain and they stretch 23% of the jump. These ropes and all other equipment are inspected on a daily basis. After the jump, 442 stairs ascending through the gorge and into the trees will take you back up to the top. Enjoy the stunning and unusual plants and bird life, as well as a few old car wrecks. If you are not up to the task of climbing 442 stairs, you can always make use of the newly unveiled Gorge Lift. Just remember to buy your ticket before you jump! R120 to R450 Rates per person Single Jump R350 Single Jump & Slide - R450 Tandem Jump R350person Tandem Jump & Slide R400person Slide Only R120

6 BOATING & SAILING A number of dams is a haven for powerboat and sailing enthusiasts with their own boats. These dams are also popular fishing venues for carp, bream, bass and barbel. DA GAMA DAM Home of the Forest Sailing Club. No petrol driven crafts, except residents of the Da Gama Country estate and limited to less than 5hp. Electric trolling motors allowed. Ablution facilities available. Off the R40 road, between Hazyview and White River. Forest Sailing Club Rob Buchanan KLIPKOPPIE DAM No restriction on size of motorized crafts. Braai and Contact: Jennifer ablution facilities available. Entrance and boat launching fees are charged. Managed by LABA (Lowveld Angling and Boating Association). The dam is situated on the R40 road between labbass@mweb.co.za Hazyview and White River. LONGMERE DAM Contact: Jennifer Access to this small dam is restricted to LABA club members, owners of the time-share units and hotel guests. Only pedal-boats and canoes are allowed. Situated off R40 between White River and labbass@mweb.co.za Hazyview at Pine Lake Inn.

7 BOATING & SAILING A number of dams is a haven for powerboat and sailing enthusiasts with their own boats. These dams are also popular fishing venues for carp, bream, bass and barbel. OHRIGSTAD DAM Canoeing, rowing and angling from powerboats are permitted on the dam. A picnic site with braai and ablution facilities is available. An entrance fee is charged. The dam is situated off the R533, between Pilgrim's Rest and the R36 road. Department of Water Affairs PRIMKOP DAM Motorised crafts limited to a maximum of 5kw. A Contact: Jennifer picnic site with ablution facilities is available Managed by LABA, and entrance and launch fees are charged. On the R538 road between White labbass@mweb.co.za River and N4. WITKLIP DAM This 188ha dam is mainly a fishing dam. No motorised crafts (other than electric bass fishing boats) are permitted. Only small, slow moving rowing and sailing boats are allowed, due to the danger of submersed debris. No facilities. Off the R537 road, between Sabie and White River Department of Water Affairs

8 CANOPY TOUR HAZYVIEW 2.5 Hours Experience the thrill of Mpumalanga s longest Aerial Cable Trail! Enjoy the freedom of gliding over one of the last remaining natural forested valleys along the Sabie River. The aerial cable trail takes you down into the valley basin, stopping along the way on a number of elevated platforms to admire the natural vegetation, bird life and the views of the forest floor below. Each section of the trail varies in length from 70 to 230 meters linking a total of 10 platforms, making the total length of the trail 1.2km. The trail has been designed and built to South African civil engineering standards and all the equipment has been designed specifically for this activity and tried and tested worldwide. All groups are escorted by qualified guides. This is a non-strenuous adventure activity, suitable for the whole family and people of all ages. Children under the age of 10 may need to be assisted. R495 Max weight 120kgperson Up to 8 people per trip can be accommodated on scheduled departures. Larger groups can be accommodated over several trips.

9 CAVING CAVING BY CANDLELIGHT - SABIE 2 Hours Explore the mysterious depths of Sabie s dolomite caves with a candle, overall and a helmet (if you are brave enough to squeeze through the small crawls). Sabie s Cave has its own unique rock formations, offering thrill-seekers a challenge, no matter what level of caving experience you may have. R250 Bring yourself, old clothes, camera and plenty of attitude! CRYSTAL CHAMBER TOUR IN SUDWALA CAVES 1 to 4 Hours Embark on an epic underground adventure that takes you into the heart of the Sudwala Caves. The goal is the crystal chamber with its amazing array of sparkling aragonite crystals. R350 The Crystal Tour is a specialized guided tour for the adventurous that involves wading through water, scrambling up and down rocks and crawling through small tunnels leaving you wet and dirty but awestruck by the splendour and beauty of the crystals that surround you in the chamber. First Sat of each month at 09:30 Bring own torchhead lamp, wear old clothes or overalls and shoes with a good grip. Sudwala Caves Entrance Fees: R90adult R75pensioner R45child Crystal Tour R400person Dinosaur Park Entrance Fees: R70adult R40child

10 CULTURAL VILLAGE SHANGANA CULTURAL VILLAGE - HAZYVIEW The residents of the traditional villages of Shangana invite guests to share in the way of life of the Shangana people. The picturesque villages are set in the shade of ancient trees in a reserve of forest and grassland, and are open every day. A bustling African market village forms the centre of Shangana, where local craftspeople make and trade their craft. From here, trained guides lead guests down to villages on daytime tours, midday tours with lunch, and the famed Evening Festival in the Chief's Kraal. Shangana has been created and built by local Shangana people, and forms a place of great pride and a way of preserving a rich heritage for us, and an example of South Africa's great cultural diversity. Description 1 to 3 Hours R170 to R560 On the R535 from Hazyview to Graskop 7 Days a week From 09H00 to 20H00 Duration Group Size Rate pp Daytime Tour 09H00 to 16H00 on the Hour 1 Hour 1 to 220 R Daytime Tour with Dance or Choir 1 Hour 15 to 220 R Daytime Tour with Interaction Drumming 1 Hour 15 to 220 R Midday Tour with Lunch 1.5 Hours 1 to 220 R Midday Tour with Lunch & DanceChoirMarimba 1.5 Hours 15 to 220 R Midday Tour with Lunch & Interaction Drumming 1.5 Hours 15 to 220 R Midday Festival DanceChoir & Marimba (11H00 to 14H00) 3 Hours 25 to 220 R Midday Festival Lunch, DanceChoir & Marimba 3 Hours 25 to 220 R Evening Festival Full show (17H00) 3 Hours 25 to 220 R Evening Festival Full show and Dinner (17H00) 3 Hours 25 to 220 R560.00

11 ELEPHANT EXPERIENCES ELEPHANT SANCTUARY - HAZYVIEW 15 Minutes to 10 Hours Rescued African elephants that have gained trust through unique reward based training. Get to touch, feel, feed, walk trunk-in-hand, and even ride these magnificent animals. Children must be minimum of 8 years old to ride elephants. Children rates for <14y. Experience Times R440 to R1,800 7 Days a week 07:30 08:00 10:00 13:00 15:00 Adult Child Trunk-in-Hand (1h 30min) 08:00 10:00 13:00 15:00 R625 R305 Trunk-in-Hand & Ride (1h 45min) 08:00 10:00 13:00 15:00 R1,220 R630 R800 R435 Elephant Brush Downs (1h 30min) 07:30 Sundowner Experience (2h) Ride not included. Optional at R595 for adults and R325 for children 4 to 14 years No Ride for children under 4 years. 15:00 Elephant Keeper for a Day (whole day) Programme focusing on the Care, Management, Behaviour and Husbandry of the resident herd of African Elephants. Tea, coffee, morning snack & finger lunch included. R940 R500 4 to 14 R440 Under 4 07:30 to 16:00 R1800 R1200

12 ELEPHANT EXPERIENCES ELEPHANT WHISPERS - HAZYVIEW 1 to 2 Hours Elephants that were rescued from planned culling R275 to R3,800 operations in game reserves by Elephants for Africa Forever. Experienced elephant handlers will share 7 Days a week their in-depth knowledge of fascinating elephant 09:00 12:00 16:00 behaviour. Experience Times Adult Child<12 Interaction (1h) 09:00 12:00 16:00 R550 R275 Interaction & Walk with Elephant (1h 30min) 09:00 12:00 16:00 R900 R450 Interaction & Ride (1h 30min) 09:00 12:00 16:00 R1,250 R625 Interaction, Ride & Lunch (1h 30min + Lunch) 12:00 R1,500 R750 Sunset Interaction, Ride and Sundowners (1h 45min) 16:00 R1,500 R750 Ultimate Elephant Experience (2h) (RideWalk with Picnic) 12:00 R2,580 R1,290 Half Day with Elephant (Interaction, RideWalk, Brush Down and all other Elephant activities. Light Breakfast and Lunch) 07:00 13:30 R3,000 R1,500 Day with Elephant (Interaction, RideWalk, Brush Down and all other Elephant activities. Light Breakfast, Lunch & Sundowners) 07:00 17:30 R3,800 No < 12 s

13 FISHING FLY-FISHING - SABIE The Sabie river, and all its tributaries above the Sabie waterfall, is declared trout waters. The Sabie Trout Angling Club stock 7km of the river with rainbow and brown trout. A provincial trout angling license is required. Non- club members also need daily rod permits, obtainable from a number of businesses in town. Strictly fly-fishing tackle and artificial flies only. Your own time R90 to R150 Permits 1 day: R90angler 3 days: R150angler Bag Limit: 2 rainbow troutpermit holder Catch-and-release strongly encouraged This section of the Sabie river is arguably the best river fly-fishing venue for trout on public waters north of the Tugela river! 5-6 Hours BASS FISHING - HAZYVIEW Charter fishing trips to Mpumalanga's Secret Spots. R720person All necessary fishing tackle & equipment supplied. 06:00 to 12:00, or Please bring your own lunch. 13:00 to 18:00 OTHER FISHING SPOTS Excellent fishing venues for Bass, Carp, Barbel, & Bream include the Da Gama, Klipkoppie, Longmere, Ohrigstad, Primkop and Witklip dams - all of which are but a short drive from Sabie.

14 FOREST CRUISES SABIE 2.5 Hours Relax on an open 4x4 vehicle, cruising up Sabie s R250person Mountains and having an eagle s view of our natural forest and secret waterfall. Finish with a refreshing Bring the whole swim and a 30 meter bum-slide at a natural rock family, swimwear, pool below the falls. towels, sun screen and a The falls is located off the beaten track, not charted picnic basket and on any tourist map, and it is only accessible by 4x4 bask on the rocks vehicle. of the tranquil waterfall. Sabie Graskop Pilgrim's Rest Hazyview

15 GAME DRIVES KRUGER NATIONAL PARK 3 to 11 Hours Morning, Afternoon, Night, and Full Day Safaris in open game viewing vehicles into the Kruger National Park, departing from Hazyview. Accompanied by experienced and qualified wildlife guides that will make your visit a memorable one. You could, of course, do these drives yourself (except for the night drive), but there is no substitute for having a knowledgeable an experienced wildlife guide on board to explain how all the fauna and flora fit into the total biodiversity picture that nature has sustained for millions of years. R856 to R945 Blankets, rain ponchos, pair of binoculars, and cooler boxes with ice and mineral water are All vehicles are equipped with comfortable bucket seats, spot lights (for night viewing), radio communications, and front pop-up windows that go up in warm summer days but can close on cold or rainy days, ensuring maximum comfort to clients. Type provided. Rateperson Sunset Drive Times(Daily) 16:30 to 19:30 Morning Drive 05:30 to 12:00 R856 Afternoon Drive 13:00 to 18:00 R856 Full Day Game Drive 05:30 to 16:00 R945 R856

16 GAME WALKS KNP NKAMBENI CAMP 2 Hours Informative walk, conducted in a wilderness area within the Kruger National Park, and led by an experienced (and armed) trails ranger. From R881 This morning walk allow you to get closer to animals, Summer 05:00 big and small. Learn about bush skills and tracking, Winter 05:30 as well as animal, bird, insect and plant identification From R881person from your expert guide. No children under 12 years allowed. Sabie Graskop Pilgrim's Rest Hazyview

17 GOLD PANNING PILGRIM'S REST 45 to 60 Minutes R10 to R20 Gold panning is a national sport, as well as an activity for individuals or groups. The tour includes a demonstration Adults R20 and brief history of gold panning in Pilgrim s Rest. A Children U12 R10 memorable activity and great fun for the whole family! Daily: Pan for your own gold and keep what you find. 10:00 11:00 12:00 There is still some gold in them streams! 14:00 15:00 The South African (and recently also the International) Gold Panning championships are held in Pilgrim's Rest. For more info contact the Pilgrim's Rest Info Office Pilgrim's Rest is a living museum - the entire town was declared a national Monument - taking the visitors to the day of the old Transvaal Gold Rush. Pilgrim's Rest was declared a gold field in 1873, soon after digger Alec "Wheelbarrow" Patterson had found gold deposits in Pilgrim's Creek. The Valley proved to be rich in gold and by the end of the year, there where about 1,500 diggers working in the area.

18 GORGE LIFT GRASKOP Few minutes to hours Enchant your family with an unforgettable journey into R120 to R175 the heart of a pristine indigenous forest. The Graskop Gorge Lift is the latest and most innovative tourism development in South Africa and the only one of it's kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Your journey begins as you drop off the grassy cliff top Rates in a custom-designed 26-passenger viewing elevator. (daily multi-ride ticket) It travels 51m down the cliff face into the cool mountain R175Adult (>17) forest below. An extensive network of elevated R120Child (4-16) walkways, suspension bridges and interactive exhibits Under 4 Free lead you along the 500m forest trails and across the R120Pensioner streams. The site's towering cliffs have been cut back over time by the Motitsi River, with the Panorama Gorge waterfall which plummets 70m into the gorge below. The ride down with the elevator only takes a few minutes, but you can spend hours exploring the indigenous forest below. And one ticket is good for multiple daily rides down into the forest. The Lift Co Lifestyle Centre forms the gateway to the forest below and is made up of a number of small retail outlets, a community craft market, and a restaurant and bar area. These are perched on the cliff edge with spectacular views of the waterfall and forest below

19 HELICOPTER SCENIC FILGHTS HAZYVIEW to BLYDE RIVER CANYON 45 Minutes to 1.5 Hours Swoop over deep and mysterious gorges; linger above roaring rivers and cascading waterfalls, and view the fascinating and dramatic rock formations of the Blyde Canyon. Transfers also available. R2,030 to R25,458 SCENIC FLIGHTS Extra Passengers R2,030person Duration Rate (First 2 Passengers) CASCADES SCENIC FLIGHT Follow the meandering Sabie River Valley along the edge of the Escarpment. Fly over the extraordinary 30-metre high Pinnacle 45 min Rock and hover above the breathtaking Lisbon, Berlin and Mac Mac Falls. Fly over God s Window where you will be treated to one of the finest views of the beautiful Mpumalanga Lowveld R14,315 CASCADES & CANYON DELIGHT As for the Cascades Scenic flight, but continue on to the fascinating and dramatic rock formations of the Blyde River Canyon. 1 hour R18,435 CASCADES & CANYON SPECTACULAR As for the Cascades & Canyon Delight. Then land at the ultimate picnic site for a delicious picnic accompanied by fine South African sparkling wine, whilst soaking up the endless vistas of the Mpumalanga Lowveld. 1.5 hours R25,458 A TRIP WITH A VIEW CHOP-CHOP!

20 HIKING The hiking trails on the Panorama Route caters for everyone - whether you are a bird watcher, a fauna or flora enthusiast, or merely want to experience the delight of relaxing within sight of sparkling waterfalls, meandering streams & breathtaking views. All the walks & trails are unguided, unless indicated otherwise. PERMITS SABIE Loerie Hiking Trail Forest Falls Walk Secretary Bird Trail Misty Mountain Trails Fanie Botha Hiking Trail (2 to 5 night options) 10,2 km, circular 4.5 km, circular 3 km, circular 2.7 5,3 km, circular km, one-way R20person R20person R20person Free R105pnight R20person Free Over-night Permits only obtainable from SAFCOL-Komatiland (013) R50person Permits from MTPA at Bourke's Luck Potholes GRASKOP Graskop Day Trail Jock of the Bushveld 13,3 km, circular 8 km, circular BLYDE CANYON Bourke's Luck Potholes Belvedere Day Walk 8 km, circular BLYDE CANYON A Forever Resort Kadishi-Tufa Waterfall Trail 1.5 hours, circular Guinea-fowl Trail 3 hours, circular Leopard Trail 4 hours, circular Loerie Trail 2.5 hours, circular R60person R60person R60person R60person PILGRIM'S REST Prospector's Hiking Trail (2 to 4 night options) km R105pnight Circular HAZYVIEW Matumi Hiking Trail 14 km, circular Permits for Sabie & Graskop day walks obtainable from: Sabie Forestry Museum, Merry Pebbles Resort & Big Sky Outdoor Permits from Blyde Canyon A Forever Resort Guided Trails also available Permits from SAFCOL-Komatiland (013) Permits from R50person (Unguided) Induna Adventures R220person (Guided)

21 HORSE RIDING HAZYVIEW 20 Minutes to 4 Hours Induna Adventures Experience the unique Lowveld scenery on horseback. One, two and four hour rides. All trails are guided by a professional guide and the trails meander through indigenous forests, citrus farms and blue gum plantations between Hazyview and Sabie. Pony Trail (20-30 minutes) An ideal introduction to horse riding for children. Parents welcome to join in and walk with their children. SANDFORD RESERVE - HAZYVIEW Cross-Country Jumping (2 hours) Challenging two hour trail for the intermediate and experienced riders. A fast ride into the mountainous subtropical bush, cantering through natural spring water and jumping over cm obstacles. Picnic Horseback Rides (2.5 hours) A breathtaking ride alongside the river and through the hills leads to an idyllic picnic site in a secluded valley. Enjoy your lunch in the shaded canopy provided by the indigenous Matumi trees. 90kg max weight 1 Hour Ride: R290 2 Hour Ride: R520 4 Hour Ride: R820 Pony Trail: R170 Closed on Sundays 30 Mins to 3 Hours Bush Trails (1-2 hours) Enjoy a tranquil ramble on well schooled horses. A lovely horse riding experience for novice and advanced horse riders. Cattle Drives (2 hours) A cattle round-up where a small number of cattle are located, gathered and moved to the nearest water source. The cattle are moved at a walk, but there are some occasional faster work to retrieve runaways. Minimum of 3 riders. R170 to R820 R160 to R1800 Pony Ride - R160 (Children-30min) 1 Hour Bush Trail - R260 2 Hour Bush Trail - R440 Cattle Drive R550 Sundowner Ride(2 Hours) R570 Cross-Country - R520 Picnic Ride R570 Elephant Encounter(3 Hours) R1800

22 HOT AIR BALLOONING 2 to 3 Hours HOEDSPRUIT Experience the magic of lighter-than-air flight near the foot of the Drakensberg Escarpment during a one-hour long flight over the scenic, Lowveld section of the Blyde River, 15 km West of Hoedspruit. R3,680person Duration: As the sun rises, the landscape, the vegetation and, if you're 2 to 3 Hours Flight: 1 hour lucky, some wildlife will provide photo opportunities. Sunrise Times: The pilots and crew will ensure a safe, enjoyable and 05:00 (mid-summer) informative adventure that will be one of the highlights of 06:30 (mid-winter) your visit to the area. 3 to 4 Hours GRASKOPSABIE Get carried away on a gentle breeze... Under a colourful canopy of hot air to a destination unknown... A really special way to celebrate any occasion. A hot drink when you arrive, sparkling wine during or after the flight and then a Champagne Breakfast at a restaurant in the area. Flight time is about an hour, but a typical excursion lasts three to four hours. Meet at the launch area 30 minutes prior to sunrise and assist with unpacking and inflating the balloon. Flights are weather dependant and a no Flight - no Pay policy applies. R2400 to R R2800person 3-6 R2400person >6 Passengers Call for Quote Duration: 3 to 4 Hours Flight: 1 hour

23 KLOOFINGCANYONING SABIE 3 to 4 Hours Have a breathtaking hike, jump and slide inside the veins of mother-nature. Experience the magnificent Mac Mac Falls beyond the limits of a normal sightseeing tourists. When you descend down a dry or wet ravine, where it is several times deeper than it is wide, it is called Kloofing. It is all about hiking, scrambling, climbing, jumping and having fun! The scenery changes from wide open grassland to thick jungle vegetation. The three jumps will keep the adrenaline pumping while the not-so-adventurous have the option to walk around them. R380person Snacks and drinks are included. Bring swimwear, shoes and a set of dry clothes. Some degree of fitness is required. Sabie Graskop Pilgrim's Rest Hazyview

24 MICROLIGHT FLIPS HAZYVIEW 15 to 45 minutes Get out of your headspace and find adventure at the Microlight Flying Club in Hazyview. Join the club and get a flip in a fixed-wing, fully enclosed, Bantam B22 J Microlight aircraft. Experienced pilot with more then 6,000 flying hours. R380 to R1, min R380p 20 min R750p The view of the Sabie Valley from the sky is breathtaking with 30 min R950p The full scope of the valley spread out before you. Your pilot 45 min R1,450p will point out landmarks like the Northern Drakensberg and All flying strictly the thin green ribbon of the Sabie River. weather dependant. MOTOR CYCLING Your own time SABIE - HAZYVIEW - GRASKOP The good quality, winding tarred roads in the Sabie area of the Panorama Route offer a challenge to all motorcyclists, regardless of your level of experience. The ultimate experience is the 22km stretch on the Sabie-Hazyview R536 road - known as "To The Halfway Mark". Daylight hours

25 MOUNTAIN BIKING Your own time SABIE Sabie - arguably the best mountain biking destination in South Africa - is the ideal springboard for both novice and accomplished mountain bikers to practice this sport in a secure environment amidst breathtaking scenery. Sabie offer both the competitive and the casual mountain biker a wide range of well marked self-guided mountain bike trails. It is also the ideal environment in which to introduce youngsters to the joy of mountain biking, rather than the competitiveness thereof. Permits can be obtained from Merry Pebbles Holiday Resort, Tel R30 to R60 Daylight hours Price: (own bike) 1 to 2 Days: R30person 3 to 5 Days: R60person Sabie has become a prime recreational and racing mecca for mountain-biking enthusiasts from all over the world. The purpose-built MTB trails in one of South Africa s most beautiful settings will motivate many happy returns. You can literally do a different ride every day of the week. HAZYVIEW Buffed endless downhill s, gruelling climbs, fast rollers and technical problems that rattle your teeth all the ingredients found in real mountain biking! From easy to very difficult single tracks and the scenery is out of this world! Beginners and experienced riders all welcome. Cold beverages included. 1.5 hours R80 to R280 Self-guided: R80p Guided: R280p

26 PAINTBALL HAZYVIEW 2 Hours It is a fun, healthy and technical exercise involving strategy, stealth and quick thinking. The Paint Ball Course has natural obstacles like trees, a river, and also man made obstacle like a fort, trenches and a barbed wire border gate. It also has a spectator area that is fenced off with see-through netlon so spectators can be part of the action. Protective clothing (overalls), masks, guns, and bullets supplied. A marshal will facilitate the game and also what type of game will be played. Minimum of four people per game. For small children there is a paint ball target shooting range. R260person Daily (Closed on Sundays) R260 for100 balls R120 for extra 70 balls Facts about Paint-ball The game of paint-ball was first played in The idea for the game was conceived, after 3 Americans saw an advertisement for a paint gun, used to blast paint pellets at cattle for marking purposes. The paint, used for the paint balls, is soluble in water, so that it washes easily out of players' clothes. It is non-toxic as well, in case a player is hit in the mouth and accidentally swallows the paint. The basic materials for the paint are mineral oils, food colouring, calcium, ethylene glycol, and iodine. The paint is encapsulated in a bubble sphere made from gelatin.

27 QUAD BIKING HAZYVIEW 1 to 4 Hours Guided trails through plantations and indigenous bush along the Sabie River Valley at one of the biggest Quad Trail operators in the country with more than 40 Quad Bikes. On the 2-hour trails, passengers stop at a waterfall for refreshments. Easy to drive semi-automatic 250cc quad bikes, suitable for novice and experienced drivers. Drivers must be older than 16 years. 1 Hour R490person R190passenger 2 Hours R780person R210passenger 4 Hours R1,260person R320passenger Kiddies R80 for 6 laps MISTY MOUNTAIN LONG TOM PASS R490 to R1,260 Per Person Daily (Closed on Sundays) 1 to 2 Hours Quad through a Natural Heritage Site on the mountainous Long Tom Pass. Experience indigenous forests, open grasslands and breathtaking views. No passengers younger than 3 or older than 16 years. 1 Hour R425bike Plus R110passenger 2 Hours R600bike Plus R150passenger R425 to R600 Daily

28 RIVER RAFTING, TUBINGGECKOING The Sabie River is one of the few unpolluted rivers left in South Africa and around the town of Sabie the river is also bilharzia free. Access to the river is free of charge and inner tubes can be rented in town. A popular run is from Ceylon bridge (where the road to Bridal Veil Falls crosses the Sabie River) down to Castle Rock Caravan Park. You can leisurely float down the Sabie river on an inner tube or sign up for a river rafting experience with experienced white water river guides. SABIE 2.5 Hours Upper Sabie River Geckoing This is the best way to raft down the Sabie River! A Gecko is a oneman inflatable, solid floor raft-tube with handles. You can sit, lie and even stand on a Gecko! It is faster, safer and more capable than any other tube. There are no hippos or crocodiles here. Bring shoes, sunscreen, towels and a set of dry clothes. Gecko, safety helmets and floatation jackets supplied. HAZYVIEW R380Person Daily 2.5 Hours Lower Sabie River Geckoing On this adventure you will get the chance to navigate class 2 rapids, jump off an 8m waterfall and explore the Sabie River Gorge in a way that is only possible in a Gecko. Guides are APA qualified and well experienced. You will be supplied with a gecko, safety helmet, and floatation jacket. A 4x4 vehicle will transport you to the river (15 minutes drive). Lower Sabie River Rafting White Water rafting in two man inflatables (Crocks), over Grade 2 & 3 Rapids. Qualified guides, equipment, snacks and transport from the Adventure Centre to the river and back provided. You are bound to see an abundance of bird life, lush indigenous forest scenes, and will get the chance to bum slide at the halfway picnic stop. R295 to R460 Geckoing: R460person Children > 12 years Rafting: R295child (under 12 years) Rafting: R420person Closed on Sundays. The minimum age for rafting is 5 years.

29 TOBOGGAN MISTY MOUNTAIN 30 Minutes Situated at Misty Mountain, the 1,7 km Long Tom Toboggan route is going to provide thrills and spills for any adventureseeker. Starting at an altitude of metres, riders can enjoy a thrilling ride through the picturesque, rolling hills of Long Tom Pass. Dropping 115 metres from the start to finish, it takes approximately four and a half minutes to reach the bottom and may reach speeds of up to 45 kmh. R250Person Children must be 8 years or older Daily 09H00-17H00 Talk to knowledgeable consultants about more Adventure Options Contact Trips SA on or

30 ZIPLINE HAZYVIEW 6 Minutes The Zip-line ("foefie-slide") is a 450m long zip slide that take you up to a speed of about 100kmh. You can also go Tandem if your combined mass is less than 130kg. You will be strapped into a full body harness before you depart for the top of the Zip-line. This is a 5 minute drive to the top, either on a quad bike with the guide, or with a vehicle. You are harnessed in so you don't have to hold on by yourself. And you don't have to apply brakes as you will slow down automatically. When you finally come to a stop, a guide at the bottom of the Zip-line will unhook you. R230Person Daily (Closed on Sundays) The height difference between the start and the finish is 77m. Sabie Graskop Pilgrim's Rest Hazyview

31 ADVENTURE COMBO's SABIE COMBO SABIE 5.5 Hours Gecko - Upper Sabie River R790 This is the best way to raft down the Sabie River! A Gecko is a oneman inflatable, solid floor raft-tube with handles. You can sit, lie and even stand on a Gecko! It is faster, safer and more capable than any other tube. There are no hippos or crocodiles here. Bring shoes, sunscreen, towels and a set of dry clothes. Gecko, safety helmets and floatation jackets supplied. Geckoing Hours Abseil Abseil 25m down the Sabie Falls with the Sabie River roaring underneath you! Then float to the embankment in your life-jacket. Bring swimwear, towels, shoes and a set of dry clothes. Abseil - 1 Hour Caving by Candlelight Explore the mysterious depths of Sabie s dolomite caves with a candle, overall and a helmet (if you are brave enough to squeeze through the small crawls). Sabie s Cave has its own unique rock formations, offering thrill-seekers a challenge, no matter what level of caving experience you may have. Caving 2 Hours Talk to knowledgeable consultants about more Adventure Options Contact Trips SA on or

32 ADVENTURE COMBO's HAZYVIEW COMBO 1 HAZYVIEW 4.5 to 5 Hours Horse Riding Experience the unique Lowveld scenery on horseback. One, two and four hour rides. All trails are guided by a professional guide and the trails meander through indigenous forests, citrus farms and blue gum plantations between Hazyview and Sabie. Rafting White Water rafting in two man inflatables (Crocks), over Grade 2 & 3 Rapids. Qualified guides, equipment, snacks and transport from the Adventure Centre to the river and back provided. You are bound to see an abundance of bird life, lush indigenous forest scenes, and will get the chance to bum slide at the halfway picnic stop. R1,280 Horse Riding - 1 Hour Zipline The Zip-line ("foefie-slide") is a 450m long zip slide that take you up to Rafting 2.5 Hours a speed of about 100kmh. The height difference is 77m. You can also go Tandem if your combined mass is less than 130kg. You will be strapped into a full body harness before you depart for the top of the Zip-line. This is a 5 minute drive to the top, either on a quad bike with the guide, or with a vehicle. Zipline 6 Minutes You are harnessed in so you don't have to hold on by yourself. And you don't have to apply brakes as you will slow down automatically. When you finally come to a stop, a guide at the bottom of the Zip-line will unhook you. Quad Biking Guided trails through plantations and indigenous bush along the Sabie River Valley at one of the biggest Quad Trail operators in the country with more than 40 Quad Bikes. Easy to drive semi-automatic 250cc quad bikes, suitable for novice and experienced drivers. Drivers must be older than 16 years. Quad Biking - 1 Hour

33 ADVENTURE COMBO's HAZYVIEW COMBO 2 HAZYVIEW 5.5 Hours Paintball It is a fun, healthy and technical exercise involving strategy, stealth and quick thinking. The Paint Ball Course has natural obstacles like trees, a river, and also man made obstacle like a fort, trenches and a barbed wire border gate. It also has a spectator area that is fenced off with see-through netlon so spectators can be part of the action. Geckoing On this adventure you will get the chance to navigate class 2 rapids, jump off an 8m waterfall and explore the Sabie River Gorge in a way that is only possible in a Gecko. Guides are APA qualified and well experienced. You will be supplied with a gecko, safety helmet, and floatation jacket. A 4x4 vehicle will transport you to the river (15 minutes drive). Quad Biking Guided trails through plantations and indigenous bush along the Sabie River Valley at one of the biggest Quad Trail operators in the country with more than 40 Quad Bikes.Easy to drive semi-automatic 250cc quad bikes, suitable for novice and experienced drivers. Drivers must be older than 16 years. Zipline The Zip-line ("foefie-slide") is a 450m long zip slide that take you up to a speed of about 100kmh. The height difference is 77m. You can also go Tandem if your combined mass is less than 130kg. You will be strapped into a full body harness before you depart for the top of the Zip-line. This is a 5 minute drive to the top, either on a quad bike with the guide, or with a vehicle. R1,280 Paintball - 2 Hours Geckoing 2.5 Hours Quad Biking - 1 Hour Zipline 6 Minutes

34 ADVENTURE COMBO's HAZYVIEW 2 DAY ADVENTURE COMBO HAZYVIEW 9 to 10 Hours Rafting R2,110 White Water rafting in two man inflatables (Crocks), over Grade 2 & 3 Rapids. Qualified guides, equipment, snacks and transport from the Adventure Centre to the river and back provided. Rafting 2.5 Hours Quad Biking Guided trails through plantations and indigenous bush along the Sabie River Valley at one of the biggest Quad Trail operators in the country with more than 40 Quad Bikes. Easy to drive semi-automatic 250cc quad bikes, suitable for novice and experienced drivers. Drivers must Quad Biking - 1 be older than 16 years. Hour Paintball The Paint Ball Course has natural obstacles like trees, a river, and also man made obstacle like a fort, trenches and a barbed wire border gate. It also has a spectator area that is fenced off with see-through netlon so spectators can be part of the action. Paintball - 2 Hours Zipline The Zip-line ("foefie-slide") is a 450m long zip slide that take you up to a speed of about 100kmh. The height difference is 77m. You can also go Tandem if your combined mass is less than 130kg. You will be strapped into a full body harness before you depart for the Zipline 6 Minutes top of the Zip-line. Geckoing On this adventure you will get the chance to navigate class 2 rapids, jump off an 8m waterfall and explore the Sabie River Gorge in a way Geckoing 2.5 that is only possible in a Gecko. You will be supplied with a gecko, Hours safety helmet, and floatation jacket. Horse Riding Experience the unique Lowveld scenery on horseback. All trails are guided by a professional guide and the trails meander through indigenous forests, citrus farms and blue gum plantations between Horse Riding - 1 Hazyview and Sabie. Hour

35 GUIDED TOURS PILGRIM'S REST TOURS PILGRIM'S REST 1 to 3 Hours Rates: (per person) Adult Child (<12) Museums Tour R165 R85 Ghost Tour R165 R85 Gold Panning R165 R85 R85 to R165 Pan for your own gold and keep what you find. Guided tours of Pilgrim's Rest, specializing in Gold Panning experiences for all sized.groups, including schools. Take a one hour tour of the Village Museums, or a two hour Ghost Tour after sunset. Or pan for gold - an activity for individuals or groups. This includes a demonstration and a brief history of gold panning in Pilgrim s Rest. A memorable activity and great fun for the whole family! TRIPS SA TOURS & SAFARIS SOUTH AFRICA 1 to 21 Days Just phone them on or Trips SA specialises in customised tours and safaris to any destination in South Africa. You get to choose the package, the duration, the destination(s), the experience, the budget, as well as the accommodation option from camping under the stars, to 5-Star luxury. You decide Cape Town Wine Route Garden Route Kruger Park Panorama Route Adventure Tours Cultural Tours Self-drive Tours

36 GUIDED TOURS KNP, PANORAMA & SWAZILAND SAFARIS 4 Hours to 5 Days Safaris & Tours Join the largest safari operator specialising in Safaris into the Kruger National Park (KNP). Full Day Game Drives and Half Day Game Drives (either a Morning or Afternoon Game Drive), Night Safaris, as well as 1 to 6 day overnight Safaris into the KNP. All Safaris are conducted by trained FAGASA guides who are also THETA and DEAT registered. Day tours to Maputu, Swaziland, the Panorama Route. the Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre, Chimpanzee Eden, and the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre are also offered as stand-alone excursions, or as add-on's to the standard packages. A full, mobile, catering team that is able to cater for all your bush breakfasts, lunches and dinners, are on stand-by. The extensive fleet (including a wheelchair friendly vehicle) can cater for groups from 2 to 300 people. R856 to R2,595 Rates per person: Min. 2 People (Excluding Conservation Fees) KNP Game Drive: Full Day R945 KNP Game Drive: Morning R856 KNP Game Drive: Afternoon R856 Bush Walk (min. 2 people) Sunset Drive R2,142 R856 Sunset Drive & Dinner On request Panorama Day Tour R2142 Boat Cruise, Moholoholo, HESC (combine 2 of these options for the rate quoted) R1,979 Also on offer are transfers in the region fromto Swaziland Day Tour Hazyview, KNP, Sabi Sands, Timbavati, KMIA, Hoedspruit, Maputo and Swaziland), as well as to the Elephant Back Safari's OR Thambo International Airport in Johannesburg. From R2,015 From R2,595

37 GUIDED TOURS KNP, PANORAMA & SWAZILAND TOURS & TRANSFERS R945 to R Hours to 5 Days Privately owned Safari Operator, based in Hazyview, with a fleet of well maintained safari and transfer vehicles with all the necessary permits and insurances required by the relevant authorities. The knowledgeable and experienced guides are qualified and registered. Day Safaris, Night Safaris, Over-night Safaris, and Bush Walk Safaris in the KNP, as well as Day Tours of the Panorama Route and Swaziland. Elephant Back Safaris, visits to Wildlife & Endangered Animal Sanctuaries, Shangana Cultural Village, Reptile Park and Boat Cruises on the Blyde Dam, are also available. Rates: (per person for 2 to 4 people) (discount apply for larger groups) Including Conservation Fees KNP Game Drive: Full Day R1440 KNP Game Drive: Morning R1190 KNP Game Drive: Afternoon R1095 KNP Sunset Safari R1120 KNP Night Drive & Braai R1710 KNP Bush Walk R1420 KNP 2, 3 & 4-Nights Safaris Enquire Endangered Wildlife Tour R1430 Blyde Boat & Reptile Park R1355 Kapama Night Drive & Dinner R2955 Shangana Village Festivals R1075 Panorama: Full Day R1310 Transfers from and to the Kruger International Panorama: Half Day Airport, and around the Kruger-Lowveld area, as well as the OR Thambo International Airport Swaziland Day Tour (Johannesburg) transfers. R945 R1795

38 ABOUT TRIPS SA Trips SA (Tourist Reservations, Information and Packaged-tours Service, South Africa), was founded in 2002 by John Theunissen and Willie Jacobs. We are passionate about Tourism. Our Staff We have an accumulated 60 years of skills & experience in the Tourism & Hospitality Industry. We know the area and the venues intimately and we always go the extra mile to ensure that your vacation will be a memorable experience. Free Booking Service We never add any commission or agent fees to your booking. The rates you pay are exactly the same as the rates charged by the venues. You will probably not find it cheaper anywhere else. Adriaan van Rensburg Consultant Our Offices Sabie: Graskop: info@tripssa.co.za Tilla Coetzer Consultant tilla@tripssa.co.za John C. Theunissen Sales & Marketing johnt@tripssa.co.za Willie Jacobs IT & Finances willie@tripssa.co.za E X P E R I E N C E US!