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6 Outdoor Activities in Barberton That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Barberton, South Africa including Dusty Tracks Off Road Adventures, Queen Rose Hiking Trail, Bush Happy Overlanding, Barberton Makhonjwa Geotrail, Adventure Skydives, Barberton Adventures.
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1. Dusty Tracks Off Road Adventures
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Dusty Tracks offer a variety of unique and fascinating activities in and around the town of Barberton. This little town, at the foot of the of the Makonjwa mountains, are extremely rich in history and also a destination for geologists from all around the world because of it`s amazing geological significance. From the oldest, best preserved rocks on earth, to the amazing gold rush era in the late 1800`s. We take you on a journey through time. Travel the old ox wagon routes to the top of the mountain, visit old forgotten ghost towns like Eureka city. Teach you the art off gold panning and take you into the oldest and richest goldmine of all time, Edwin Bray`s golden quarry. Travelling with us or in your own 4x4 vehicle, come and enjoy the most spectacular views from the top of the mountain. Spend a night camping wild and let us entertain you with stories of days gone by. From R395-00 per person, contact us for more details.
2. Queen Rose Hiking Trail
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By emzakutumela
Pieter and Jackie were amazing. We recieved all the information needed, directions and were offered walking sticks and a 2-way radio to ease communication along the route. The hut was well kept and all necessary utensils present. We chose slackpacking which was indeed a great idea especially since the first day hike was along the Montrose river and challenging, we enjoyed every minute. We were provided with braai wood and paid close to nothing. We definitely coming back as there are no words to describe this trail and the hospitality from the hosts. There is also a Bushcamp coming up which was under renovation or being build plus an upcoming picnic spot. Pieter did mention that soon they will be ready. I found my place of peace and indeed a Stress-free environment. The waterfalls, natural pools to cool off, the streams, bush, mountain views and vegetation, everything is amazing. The hut is also equipped with Solar lights etc, and there is geyser which provides hot water. Its amazing. During our last day, we were informed that non-hikers can be transported to the huts too, that is a great thing to ensure families are included as the trail is not conducive for smaller children.
3. Bush Happy Overlanding
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Bush Happy Overlanding is a South African Based Company offering guided 4X4 overloading experiences for self drive (vehicles in convoy) and ride along passengers to remote areas of Southern Africa and neighbouring countries.
4. Barberton Makhonjwa Geotrail
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By brigsh - Johannesburg, South Africa
If you are a Geography type person or just enjoy the epic beauty our planet has to offer its worth the trip. The road is in a fair to slighty crumbly unmaintained. I drive a polo sedan and it was fine but one needs to take caution of the steep climbs and decents and note the mist/fog moves in quickly. But having said that its still worth the trip for the day. The views are breath taking.
5. Adventure Skydives
Adventure Skydives was established in 1994 in the pursuit of excellence in the skydiving market. The adventure skydives team has skydived all over the world and brings with it a wealth of experience second to none in parachuting We specialize in Static line, Accelerated freefall, Tandem and Display jumping as well as corporate events.
6. Barberton Adventures
Barberton Adventures offers specialised tours into historical mines in the Barberton area. This is where gold was discovered in the early 1880's, from visiting the richest gold mine (Bray's Golden Quarry) to a trip into a closed down small scale commercial mine (Clutha). Not only will you get a once in a lifetime opportunity but you will also get to know how gold is mined, and how it started.
