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The Highlands Meander in Mpumalanga is a popular destination attracting nature lovers, flyfishers and adventure seekers to the mist and scenery of this flyfishing mecca.

Small patches of mountain forest surviving in secluded kloofs and moist slopes allow for an excellent birding habitat and are a tempting stop for migratory birds.

It is also home to Africa's only breeding community of wild black leopard, who haunt the wild mountain ravines and streams that characterise the Highland Meander.

Black leopard

Tulips and flyfishing

The flower farms in the Belfast area are an unforgettable sight in September, when daffodils and tulips are in full bloom. This spectacular metamorphosis marks the date of the annual Trout and Daffodil Festival.

Belfast is also well known for its mining of the world’s purest deposits of black granite.

A hundred years ago the proximity of Machadodorp to the passing railway put this town on the map.

Its best-kept secret must certainly be that of its natural sulphur hot springs which is said to have healing powers.

Dullstroom is one of the highest villages of South Africa and its peaceful demure belies the fact that it was a hotspot for years during the Anglo-Boer War.

Yet, it has become a favourite with weary travellers and stressed city dwellers that come to rest and regain their balance.

The biggest town in the Highlands Meander is Lydenburg, translated it means town of suffering. It has the finest examples of "Zuid Afrikaanse" and old Transvaal architecture and activities on offer will give the visitor a global picture of authentic tradition and culture.

Old Transvaal architecture

Rock climbing

Hikers regularly report sightings of elusive predators such as leopard, caracal and African wildcat.

Adventure seekers can take to the air on paragliders, handgliders and hot air balloons, abseil down the cliffs, and claw their way back up along some of the country's most challenging rock-climbing routes.

So, whatever your holiday expectations may be, let the Highlands Meander take care of it.

 
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