Diamond & Pearl Luxury Lodge
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Experience Thrilling Adventures & Local Activities Right on Our Doorstep

Things to Do
Top Activities Near the Lodge

The Lowveld region is a playground for thrill-seekers and outdoor enthusiasts, making it easy to build an action-packed itinerary. Operating as an ideal base for your adventures, Diamond and Pearl Luxury Lodge puts you within easy driving distance of the area's most exciting experiences. You can spend your days soaring across high-wire forest ziplines, racing down alpine toboggan tracks, braving canyon freefalls, or taking a scenic boat cruise.

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Skyway Trails

Skyway Trails delivers a multi-faceted adventure park experience anchored by Mpumalanga's longest aerial cable trail. This signature tour takes you soaring across eight thrilling ziplines and ten elevated platforms high above the Sabie River valley forest canopy. If you want to stay closer to the ground, you can tackle the Rope Adventure Park, an elevated obstacle course featuring balancing beams and rope bridges. For faster thrills, guests can take a ten-meter freefall on the Tower Jump, ensuring diverse, high-energy options for families and groups seeking an unforgettable rush.

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Graskop Gorge Lift Co.

Located along the scenic Panorama Route, the Graskop Gorge Lift Co. delivers a dramatic descent into a lush forest canyon. A custom glass elevator lowers you 51 meters down the sheer cliff face to explore 600 meters of elevated wooden boardwalks, suspension bridges, and rushing waterfall streams. High-flying thrill-seekers can tackle the 80-meter zipline, test their nerve on the cliff walk, or brave the heart-pounding Big Swing freefall. Afterward, you can relax and recharge at the gorge-side cafes, which serve delicious flame-grilled meals, refreshing drinks, and sweeping mountain vistas.

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Long Tom Toboggan & Scootours

Perched high on the historic Long Tom Pass, Misty Mountain is home to Africa's longest alpine-style toboggan run. You sit in a custom cart and control your own speed as you twist through dense pine forests on an exciting 1.7-kilometre track at up to 45 kilometres per hour. For even more downhill action, you can join Long Tom Scootours and navigate a heavy-duty Monster Mountain Scooter down a sweeping five-kilometre descent. Starting at an altitude of 1,765 meters, the scenic trail winds past open grasslands and thick forests, delivering impressive mountain vistas.

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Blyde Canyon Boat Cruise

Get a spectacular water-level perspective of the world's largest green canyon with a guided boat excursion across the waters of the Blyde Dam. You will enjoy striking, uninterrupted views of the Kadishi Tufa waterfall and the iconic Three Rondavels towering directly above the gorge. While cruising, knowledgeable skippers share engaging insights into local geology and point out resident wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles, and diverse bird species. This makes the outdoor activity a perfect combination of effortless sightseeing and comfortable, family-friendly exploration.

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Perry's Bridge Reptile Park

Located conveniently in Hazyview, this family-friendly park houses a diverse and fascinating collection of reptiles and amphibians. You can easily spend hours exploring secure enclosures showcasing indigenous snakes, large lizards, tortoises, and massive Nile crocodiles. It is an entertaining and highly informative outing that delights all ages, complete with daily educational talks and live feeding demonstrations that offer a fantastic change of pace.

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Elephant Whispers

Set in a woodland environment in Hazyview, Elephant Whispers offers a powerful educational rescue experience featuring majestic African elephants. You can meet these magnificent animals and observe their extraordinary behaviour firsthand. Through guided interactions and feeding sessions, guests gain a deeper understanding of wildlife conservation while witnessing the trust built between the elephants and their devoted care team.

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Seronera Crocodile Farm

Situated in Hazyview, Seronera Crocodile Farm offers a unique and memorable opportunity to observe thousands of Nile crocodiles within a natural environment. Guided tours provide an excellent educational experience where expert guides share fascinating insights into the unique behaviour and dedicated conservation efforts of these ancient reptiles. You can easily spend time observing crocodiles of all sizes, from tiny hatchlings to massive older adults.

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Other Activities Available in the Area

  • Golfing in the Lowveld: Play a round on scenic, championship-quality local golf courses surrounded by lush sub-tropical scenery.
  • Mountain Biking: Ride rugged forest trails and dedicated single-track routes across the surrounding terrain.
  • Horse-Riding: Take a guided horseback trail through pine plantations, farmland, and river valleys.
  • Helicopter Flights: Soar above dramatic canyons, cascading waterfalls, and mountain passes for breathtaking aerial views.
  • Microlight Flights: Experience an exhilarating open-air flight over the Sabie River valley and surrounding landscapes.
  • Fly Fishing: Cast a line for trout in pristine highland streams and fully stocked dams nearby.