'''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.