'''Pilgrim's Rest''', [http://www.pilgrims-rest.co.za/], is a small historical town in Mpumalanga. Many of the original buildings from the 1873 gold rush have been restored and the town today serves as a living museum for that period.

Get in

By car

From the '''N2''', follow the '''R36''' to Sabie, then follow the '''R532''' for about 23km until the '''R533''' joins from the left. Follow the '''R533''' for about 10km until you reach Pilgrim's Rest. All the roads are paved and in good condition.

Get around

On foot

It's a small place and one can easily walk around

See

  • House Museum. pen daily from 9AM to 12:45PM and 1:45PM to 4PM. 10 entrance. A perfect example of how the upper class used to live here

    Do

  • Diggings. tour runs every day at 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 2PM and 3PM. 10 for the tour. Try your hand at gold panning

    Buy

    Eat

  • Pilgrims Pantry. 27 (0)31 768-1129. Pancakes!
  • The Vine. 27 (0)31 768-1080. Restaurant and Pub
  • Scott's Cafe. 27 (0)31 768-1061.

    Drink

  • Enos Tavern. A traditional shebeen

    Sleep

    '''Pilgrim's Rest Tourism Association''', ''+27'' (0)13 768-1211

    Camping

  • Pilgrim's Rest Caravan Park. 27 (0)13 764-1177. nfo@pilgrims-rest.co.za.

    Mid-range

  • Crystal Springs Mountain Lodge. 27 (0)13 768-1153 . ttp://www.grc-resorts.co.za/.
  • Trout Hideaway. 27 (0)13 768-1347. ttp://www.trouthideaway.co.za/.
  • The Royal Hotel. 27 (0)13 768-1100. ttp://www.saftour.co.za/royal.

    Splurge

  • Mount Sheba Hotel. 27 (0)13 768-1241. ttp://www.mountsheba.co.za/.

    Get out

    Pilgrim's Rest is located close to Lydenburg, Sabie, Graskop and the Blyde River Canyon. There are a number of waterfalls and spectavular views in the area.