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Venture 9km north from Graskop, and feel in awe as you gaze from God's Window onto the endless Lowveld savannah, then further north lies Blyde River Canyon, a truly majestic sight ranked as the third deepest canyon in the world. Millions of years of erosion have carved out dramatic rock formations in this natural wonder, such as the Three Rondavels, the Pinnacle, and Bourke's Luck Potholes, all rated as 'must see' Mpumalanga tourist attractions!
Adding to the multitude of natural phenomenon near Graskop, just minutes away are the fantastic Lisbon Falls, one of Mpumalanga's most dramatic waterfalls, and nearby are the Berlin Falls, which are just as sensational.

Graskop owes its origins to the 1880s gold rush, when hopefuls flocked to Graskop to make their dreams come true, Graskop is also famous for the enduring 1885 'Jock of the Bushveld' story, where the adventurer Sir Percy Fitzpatrick and his faithful Staffie Jock explored this Mpumalanga area. Today Graskop is surrounded by the world's biggest man-made forest, with pine and eucalyptus plantations stretching as far as the eye can see, making Graskop central to the Mpumalanga forestry industry.

Exciting activities near Graskop include the Big Swing and zip slide across the Graskop Gorge, and if that's not enough to take your breath away, try abseiling alongside Sabie Waterfall. Also try the hiking and 4x4 trails, horse riding, quad biking and much more!

Treat yourself to a 'once in a lifetime' experience in Graskop Hotel accommodation at Flycatcher Castle - a magnificent masterpiece set in the style of a 17th century Italian Castle. Besides superb lodgings, guests can indulge theirsenses with specially prepared Bohemian cooking and classical music at the Rosenkavalier Restaurant.

Graskop Bed & Breakfast accommodation is ideal if you need to be near a special occasion function, and for longer stays, Graskop Self Catering accommodation is the ideal location from which to explore the wonders of the region. Graskop Holiday Resort accommodationis superbly situated just 50 metres from the Graskop Gorge Falls, with a magnificent view over the Mpumalanga Lowveld. 

For those with special accommodation requests, visit the WhereToStay Graskop accommodation page for more info on Graskop accommodation - Special Category, which caters for those who need Graskop accommodation Conference Venue and Graskop accommodation Wedding Venue. For the larger family, Graskop accommodation Sleeps 10 or More will accommodate the whole family. Also see Graskop Star Graded accommodation for more upmarket establishments.

Drive 30km south of Graskop to scenic Sabie with its mountainous backdrop and thundering waterfall. Likened to a jewel set in a deep valley, Sabie is a charming village surrounded by the largest man-made forests on Earth. Mpumalanga, Sabie is renowned for its hiking and cycling trails, fishing and abseiling among a host of other activities on offer.
For the golf lover, Sabie Country Club's picturesque 9 hole golf course lies at the foot of the Drakensberg mountain range. Resplendent with beautiful views, this makes Sabie a great stopover for an enjoyable round of golf, bowls or squash.

Stay in Sabie Bed & Breakfast / Guest House accommodation within walking distance of Sabie Village, with its selection of shops and excellent choice of restaurants. Sabie Self Catering accommodationis situated on the edge of the Sabie Valley, and Sabie Tented accommodation promises to keep the kids busy with putt-putt, a heated rock pool, rim-flow pool and a play-park.
Eat out in Graskopat the Canimambo Restaurant, a Mozambican/Portuguese, South African cooking fusion. This family run restaurant prides themselves on authentic cuisine, friendly service and a cosy atmosphere.

Travel east of Graskop down the spectacular Kowyn's Pass, which offers stunning views and an altitude drop of 512m to the Lowveld and the renowned Kruger National Park, then enter the Kruger Park via the Phabeni Gate. (50.7 km from Graskop accommodation via R535)
The Kruger National Park is by far the most important game reserve in Southern Africa, and certainly one of the best places in the world to see the Big Five. The Kruger Park is a vast area 400kms from north to south harbouring 147 species of mammal, over 500 bird species, as well as numerous species of reptile, fish and amphibians, to say nothing of the 336 species of trees.
In this vast wilderness epitomizing the true quality of Africa, Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park accommodation lies in the land of baobabs and marula trees.
- Kruger Park Game Reserve accommodation offers a wealth of rest camps which provide an authentic wildlife experience with magnificent panoramic views over the Kruger Park bushveld.
- Stay in the finest Kruger National Park accommodation Bush Lodge (Catered) lying on the banks of the Crocodile River, where guests can watch a variety of wildlife drink at the water's edge from the comfort of a rendezvous point on the upper deck.
- Plentiful Kruger Park Self Catering accommodation is available to suit all budgets in the heart of the wild Kruger Park, Mpumalanga frontier.

Visit the WhereToStay Kruger Park accommodation page to see all accommodation options, as well as Special Category accommodation which includes:
- Kruger Park accommodation Sleeps 10 or More
-Kruger Park accommodation - Wedding Venue
-Kruger National Park accommodation - 4x4/Quad/Bike Trails
- Kruger National Park accommodation - Fresh-Water Fishing
- Kruger National Park accommodation - Wheelchair Friendly 

Lying on the banks of the picturesque Sabie River, 40km from Graskop accommodation and just 18 minutes from the Kruger Park Phabeni Gate is Hazyview. This thriving Mpumalanga town derives its name from the shimmering haze that lingers over the eastern escarpment in summertime. Hazyview is renowned for growing the best bananas in the world, which is evident in the row upon row of banana trees stretching into the horizon.
Hazyview, Mpumalanga is known as the 'adventure hub', and offers the 'adrenalin junkie' the rush of a lifetime for those who love to hot air balloon over the colourful Mpumalanga countryside, ride elephants and experience the thrill of Africa's longest aerial cable trail (1,2km).

There's an abundance of Hazyview accommodation on offer:
- Hazyview Bed & Breakfast accommodation is where golf lovers can find Hazyview, Mpumalanga lodgings at the exclusive 4 Star Graded Lions Rock Golf Lodge located on the banks of the Sabie River.
- Hazyview Self Catering accommodation (Bush Lodges) is guests are guaranteed a peaceful African bushveld experience.
- Hazyview Holiday Resort accommodation will befun for the whole family with an abundance of outdoor activities to keep the kids busy.
- Hazyview Self Catering accommodation offers luxurious chalets tucked into the mountains of the Sabie River Valley, or Self Catering accommodation in Hazyview located on a working litchi and banana farm with views of the Mpumalanga mountains.
Visit the WhereToStayHazyview accommodation page for Hazyview accommodation options, and Hazyview accommodation - Special Categories to suit the big family, golfer, fisherman and wedding guest.

Down south,lying about an hours drive from Graskop accommodationisWhite River, Mpumalanga, a favourite holiday destination for both locals and foreigners looking to enjoy the beauty of the Lowveld Crocodile River Valley. Home to numerous craftsmen and Mpumalanga artists, White River is also a great base from which to explore the waterfalls, historic sites and hiking trails of the Mpumalanga Escarpment, and is in close proximity to the Kruger Park.

Stay in Star Graded White River Bed & Breakfast accommodation on the White River 18 hole championship parkland golf course, or White River accommodation - Bush Lodges on magnificent Kruger Park game farms, or choose White River Self Catering Cottage accommodation set among beautiful indigenous trees and bustling birdlife.
See the WhereToStay White River accommodation page for more on these options, as well as White River accommodation Special Categories,which caters for more specific holiday needs.
White River, Mpumalanga offers guests activities sure to satisfy even the most enthusiastic outdoor enthusiast. For more info on cycling, abseiling, archery, hiking, quad biking, White River rafting, zipline and more, visit the WhereToStay White River Activities page for more info.

Visit The WhereToStay Mpumalanga, Graskop Accommodation Page

WhereToStay makes a concerted effort to recruit a wide selection of suitable Graskop accommodation, particularly the more popular category such as Graskop Self Catering accommodation, and Graskop Bed & Breakfast accommodation.

Our aim is to present a mixture of upmarket Graskop accommodation, as well as affordable Graskop accommodation (to suit all pockets and tastes), especially for Self Catering accommodation in Graskop, which is a category more geared for family holiday accommodation in Graskop.

Suitable Graskop accommodation can also be found in nearby Sabie - 30km from Graskop accommodation; Kruger National Park - 50.7km from Graskop accommodation; Hazyview - 40km from Graskop accommodation; White River - 75.5km from Graskop accommodation.

We recommend that, if in doubt about accommodation quality, and to put your mind at ease, you should consider Graskop accommodation (Star Graded) . Be sure to check our other Special Categories including Graskop accommodation - Conference Venue, Graskop accommodation - Sleeps 10 or More, and Graskop accommodation - Wedding Venues listed on the WhereToStay Graskop Special Categories accommodation page.

Afrikaans alternate search phrase - Graskop akommodasie or Graskop akomodasie.