Komatiland Forestry (KLF) welcomes you to our exciting world of eco-tourism. Whether hiking, roughing it up in a 4x4, or mountain biking, we can provide the outdoor venue to make your time in nature, one of unparalleled enjoyment!
Komatiland Forestry was registered as a full subsidiary of SAFCOL in mid 2002 and that was when all the SAFCOL hiking trails in the 'old Transvaal' were transferred to Komatiland’s Eco-Tourism division.
Commercial forestry is KLF’s core business – currently we control an area of more than 210 000 ha of
which 129 000 ha has been afforested – but KLF is also committed to the concept of eco-tourism.
Komatiland Eco-Tourism develops and manages a wide range of 'eco'-related projects, products and facilities, and is involved in joint ventures that add value to our population at large as well as regional economies.
All seven of our hiking trails, Lakenvlei Forest Lodge and the open-air recreational facilities are owner-operated.
KLF’s Eco-Tourism division has a huge impact on the development and management of:
- Overnight Hiking Trails
- Day Hiking Trails
- Entavhine Kliphuis Guesthouse
- Open-Air Recreation and Picnic Spots
- Forest Industry Museum and Information Centre
- 4X4 Trails
- Mountain Biking Trails
- Horse Trails
Overnight Hiking Trails
Soutpansberg Hiking Trail is a moderate to difficult trail which is 18.8 km long. The route is a bird watchers paradise with about 400 species to be seen. Lovely views of the surrounding bushveld, valleys and outcrops will greet you on your hike.
Entabeni Hiking Trail is a challenging hike through forests and pine plantations. Spectacular for its birds and animals seeking cover in rock crevices. A must for nature lovers.
Magoebaskloof Hiking Trail has various trail options ranging from moderate to difficult. Main attractions on this tranquil and scenic hike are the O’Connor Memorial and the historical avenue of eucalyptus trees.
Fanie Botha Hiking Trail is located on the Drakensberg escarpment with breathtaking views over the landscapes below. Main attractions on this trail are Mount Moodie and the Mac Mac pools. This perfect hiking destination rates from easy to difficult.
Prospector’s Hiking Trail is situated in the Pilgrims Rest area of Mpumalanga Province. The hike will take you back to the long-gone era of the gold rush. Beautiful scenery and wild horses on the plateau will leave you in awe. The difficulty rating of the trails range from easy to very difficult.
Kaapschehoop Hiking Trail is situated in the historic De Kaap Gold Fields in the Nelspruit area of Mpumalanga Province. On this trail you will see the blue swallow plain, which is grassland, set aside for the protection of the blue swallow’s habitat. There are facilities at the Florence Hill Hut if you wish to stay overnight. The difficulty rating of this trail range from moderate to difficult.
Uitsoek Hiking Trail is situated in the Sudwala/Nelspruit area of Mpumalanga Province. This trail traverses through deep valleys and high mountains, therefore, expect to see a wide variety of plant life. A must for all plant lovers. The trails are rated moderately difficult to very difficult.
Day Hiking Trails
Sabie area, Mpumalanga Loerie Day Trail, a challenging 10.2 km hike, can be started at the Castle Rock caravan park or the Bridal Veil Falls in the Sabie area, Mpumalanga.
Graskop Day Trail, is a 13.3 km circular trail that starts at the Graskop Hut in the village of Graskop and takes you through a patch of indigenous trees, across the Mac Mac river to the Forest Falls.
Forest Falls Nature Walk Day Trail, starts and ends at the Green Heritage Picnic Site and is a 4.5 km circular route.
Secretary Bird Day Trail, is a 3 km crescent route that starts at the Mac Mac pools. Be sure to see a variety of bird life.
Sudwala area, Mpumalanga Beestekraalspruit Day Trail, is a 11 km circular trail that takes about five hours to complete. Hikers walk through pine plantations and into the spruit itself.
Bakkrans Day Trail, which takes about five hours to complete, is an 11 km circular trail that takes the hiker to Bakkrans Waterfall.
Beestekraalspruit and Bakkrans Day Trails, can be combined with the overnight Uitsoek Hiking Trail.
Tzaneen area, Limpopo Rooikat Nature Walk, winds through the New Agatha Plantation that is set against the Krugerkop and Tandberg of the Wolkberg.
Louis Trichardt area, Limpopo Hanglip Day Trail, consists of a 20-minute and a 2.5 hour trail. Both trails explore the interesting southern slope of the Soutpansberg in the vicinity of the Hanglip buttress.
Entavhine Kliphuis Guesthouse
Entavhine Kliphuis is a 65 year old monument and also a restored guesthouse, located on open grassland on the edge of an indigenous forest. Entavhine Guesthouse is a must for bird lovers, with short hikes around the house. Visit the waterfalls or take leisurely walks through the forest. Entavhine Kliphuis Guesthouse offers an unforgettable experience in nature.
Open-air Recreation
Sabie/Graskop area, Mpumalanga Green Heritage Picnic Site, visitors can also start the Forest Fall Day Trail from here, across the road you can see the beautiful Maria Shires Waterfall.
Mac Mac Pools, this is also the starting point for the Secretary Bird Day Trail. Brave hikers can test the freezing water at the Pools or just enjoy a picnic.
Lone Creek Falls, walk through an indigenous forest to the bottom of the imposing 68 m high Falls.
Tzaneen area, Limpopo Debegeni Picnic Site, with the most spectacular view of the Debegeni Falls.
Louis Trichardt area, Limpopo Hanglip Picnic Site, have a lovely picnic and relax at this bird-watcher’s paradise.
Sabie/Graskop area, Mpumalanga Lisbon Falls, the Lisbon river forms a series of pools that cascade into three separate falls, then into a deep pool, breath-takingly beautiful.
Berlin Falls, has a curtain of water that is 45 m high and is also a national monument.
Mac Mac Falls, also a national monument, the Falls is 65 m of plunging water.
Lone Creek Falls, a lovely walk through an indigenous forest takes visitors to the bottom of the falls.
The Maria Shires Falls is named after the daughter of Joseph Shires who planted the first commercial trees in 1876. Maria died in 1875.
The Bridal Veil Falls resembles a bridal veil. The falls are 30 m high.
Tzaneen area, Limpopo Debegeni Falls, 24 m high, visitors can take a refreshingly cool dip into its pool.
Forest Industry Museum and Information Centre
Forest Industry Museum and Information Centre, here, visitors can learn about forestry and the environment in a fun and interactive way. The museum is located on the corner of Ford Street and 7th and 10th Avenue, Sabie. The museum also houses the Winckler Room, a conference facility, which can accommodate 50 delegates.
KLF Projects
4 x 4 Trails and Camping
In the Sabie area, contact the Mac Mac Forest Retreat
Jacki van Graan at Masazane Expeditions in the Limpopo area
Mountain Biking Sabie area (Mpumalanga)
Jaco van Staden of Cyclejunkies
Horse Trails
Kaapschehoop Horse Trails, for day and overnight horse trails and accommodation in the Kaapschehoop/Nelspruit area
Please explore our site when you plan your next visit to an eco-tourism destination.
