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| Distillation of Witblits
(white lightning)
is an age old tradition that started in 1659 in South Africa. The final process of distilling takes place in sealed copper kettles.
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Between the Steenkampsberg and Mauchberg Mountain Ranges you will find the oldest town in Mpumalanga, Lydenberg (town of suffering),
so named after the many deaths of Voortrekkers at nearby Ohrighstad due to malaria.
The town has
a rich history which is associated with the Voortrekkers and the Anglo-Boer War.
Today, Lydenburg is known as more of a thriving agriculture and chrome and platinum mining centre.
Lying at an altitude of nearly 2,100 metres, Dullstroom has an abundance of water and rivers and is a very popular destination for trout anglers. The town also boasts a high altitude fitness centre - internationally prized by athletes needing to train at altitude.
There is a proliferation of bird life in the area and the Dullstroom Bird of Prey and Rehabilitation Center was established to promote an awareness of the plight of endangered raptor species.
Established on the farm "Geluk" (happiness) in 1894, the town of Machadadorp was named after Joachim Machado, the Portuguese engineer who first surveyed the railway route between Pretoria and Delagoa Bay. The town plays host to a highly successful annual festival
at the Machadodorp Fly Fishing Park and Camp Site where the Potjiekos and Fly Fishing Competitions are held, along with a Flea Market.
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| From the Editor |
Only 2 hours from the metropolitan cities of Gauteng, the South African Highlands Meander is a paradise
for nature lovers, adventurers
and a fly-fishing mecca. Previously thought of as an "old persons" sport,
fly fishing has caught the attention and interests of a new generation with
enthusiasts and beginners alike experiencing the joys of this great pastime. The region's
string of quaint historic towns has made it a popular weekend getaway providing one with a myriad of dramatic scenery, expanse of water, sheer rock faces and incredible flora and fauna. The Highlands Meander is a place to feed your soul!
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| Yours in Travel |
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| Situated at the foothills of the famous Long Tom Pass, Lydenburg was founded in 1849. The largest town in the area,
it offers fine examples of early Transvaal architecture.
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Surrounded by beautiful scenery, the laid back and quaint town of Dullstroom is home to one South Africa's finest trout fishing rivers, attracting anglers from across the globe.
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The warm and welcoming
Machadodorp, with the Elands River running through the town, has
a natural radioactive spring which is reputed to have powerful healing qualities.
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Wildlife of Africa |
Plants of Africa |
Birds of Africa |
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This vicinity is
home to Africa's only breeding community of Black Leopard, who haunt the wild mountain ravines. Camera shy, they are very difficult to spot.
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Endemic to the area,
the yellow arum lily provides a beautiful display in the spring.
A protected species, the flowers are not allowed to be picked. |
The largest of Africa's cranes,
the Wattled Crane,
is found in wetlands of the Mpumalanga Highlands. Only able to breed in wetlands, they are very territorial. |
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Drinks of Africa |
Foods of Africa |
Culture & Art of Africa |
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Witblits
is a proudly South African cultural icon.
Traditionally made from
various fruits,
it is extremely potent with a 43% alcohol content - be warned! |
A favourite meal amongst most South Africans, Potjiekos comprises of a small fire, a 3-legged pot, meat / chicken, veggies and traditional spices. |
Many Stone and Iron Age artifacts litter this region, including the very unusual Lydenburg Heads,
the earliest known sculptures in South Africa. |
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