Mac Mac Falls
Mac Mac Falls
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KnitsbyConnie
MA505 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
On our Gate 1 South African tour we stopped here. It was an light rainy day, but the falls are so impressive you really want to see them. There is a large fence there for safety, which I appreciated it. With some finagling you can get a great shot of the falls as many in our group were able to do. There is a market at the entrance walk to the falls. We arrive very early and with the rain the crafters had their wares covered. There is a short walk along a very rocky, dirt packed path.
Written 16 April 2024
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Samarate, Italy8,573 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Big disappointment due to the fact that in the dry season (August-September ) it was practically dry and so we stopped to look only from the street without entering the dedicated parking lot. For those who will go there, however to know that a short fenced path that starts at the end of the stalls, leads to the pitch with the safety net from which to look down on the 70-meter high waterfall.
The name Macmac was given to Scottish gold miners who searched this area of South Africa for the precious metal.
The name Macmac was given to Scottish gold miners who searched this area of South Africa for the precious metal.
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Written 15 September 2024
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416patsyk
12 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
The Mac Mac falls are breathtaking but everything else a total waste of money! No toiletpaper or even paper towels to dry your hands. All the safety railings are in a terrible state of neglect? I have no idea what the funds (entry fees) are used for. Certainly NOT maintenance! Will not pay 1c to visit any heritage sites in SA not worth it!
Written 14 November 2024
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Niebla8
Madrid, Spain936 contributions
Oct 2022
The name Mac-Mac Falls comes from the 1870s. The Scottish immigrants who came to Mpumalanga during the gold rush had surnames starting with Mac, when President Thomas Burger visited the region he found it very funny so he called this Mac-Mac area. These magnificent 65-meter waterfalls were declared a National Monument on February 18, 1993. The gorge, in addition to being a beautiful place, is home to a series of pools where the landscape changes rapidly, going from a wide meadow to thick jungle vegetation with deep and wonderful hidden gorges, ready to be explored.
Originally "Mac Mac Falls" was a single stream, but miners blew it up with dynamite to divert the river in an attempt to work the gold-rich reef over which it plunges, below the gorge, for some 70m.
We saw Vervet Cercopithecos (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) also called "Tumbili". around the area.
The entrance price is 16 South African rand (€0.80).. It is worth visiting, I liked them a lot.
100% recommendable..
Originally "Mac Mac Falls" was a single stream, but miners blew it up with dynamite to divert the river in an attempt to work the gold-rich reef over which it plunges, below the gorge, for some 70m.
We saw Vervet Cercopithecos (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) also called "Tumbili". around the area.
The entrance price is 16 South African rand (€0.80).. It is worth visiting, I liked them a lot.
100% recommendable..
Written 3 August 2023
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Eliza
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Dec 2019 • Couples
This is just a beautiful, peaceful place to visit. A gem in Sabie! I enjoy walking down the hill and steps. Lots to see on the adventure. I will definitely go back again and revisit. It was a pleasant surprise for both me and my family. Thank you. Just remember sunblock and a hat!
Written 6 January 2020
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Lutsedus Travels and Tours
Acornhoek, South Africa147 contributions
July 2019
This waterfall was originally a single stream, but gold miners blasted it with dynamite to divert the river in an attempt to work the rich gold-bearing reef over which it plunges. Toilet facilities are available at the curio stalls
Written 1 November 2019
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Brad
Hong Kong, China178,366 contributions
Oct 2019
The Mac Mac Falls are found along R532 just north of Sabie. This is one of the impressive waterfalls you will find along the Panorama Route drive in the Mpumalanga Highlands of South Africa. It is named after Scottish miners who panned for gold in the area in the late 1800s.
The falls is located directly on R532. Pay at the entrance (R15 per adult as of Oct 2019), plenty of parking near curio stalls. There are public toilet facilities as well.
Visitors walk through and behind the curio stalls 4-5 minutes to a single viewpoint where you will see a small river dropping water around 70 metres down into a natural pool sandwiched into a narrow and very green gorge. It is nice scene, even during the dry season when only a moderate volume of water is falling from the river above.
Overall, the views of Mac Mac Falls are nice to see, worth making the 10-15 minute stop when driving the Panorama Route between Sabie and Graskop.
The falls is located directly on R532. Pay at the entrance (R15 per adult as of Oct 2019), plenty of parking near curio stalls. There are public toilet facilities as well.
Visitors walk through and behind the curio stalls 4-5 minutes to a single viewpoint where you will see a small river dropping water around 70 metres down into a natural pool sandwiched into a narrow and very green gorge. It is nice scene, even during the dry season when only a moderate volume of water is falling from the river above.
Overall, the views of Mac Mac Falls are nice to see, worth making the 10-15 minute stop when driving the Panorama Route between Sabie and Graskop.
Written 11 October 2019
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Courtney B
Johannesburg, South Africa90 contributions
July 2019 • Family
Well worth the visit, we went in July so only one of the falls were full and flowing. Still beautiful to see though. Little bit of a "hike", definitely not a difficult walk. Various African craft to purchase here.
Written 15 July 2019
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Sue Maree-Meyer
Johannesburg, South Africa121 contributions
Jan 2017 • Family
We had a small break-away last weekend (FULL rain all weekend, area so beautiful) BUT every fall/attraction we tried to enter had a different price, either per car or per person, ranging from R5 per car to R50 per person, we were 7 adults and there are a lot of attractions (natural sites!!!) I'm sure it is just made up?!? Last time we visited, there was NO charge, you just parked and walked to see everything! My dad is paralyzed and they still insisted he pays?!? He cannot walk to any of the falls but still asking for payment? How does this make sense? Don't waste your time! Pay to see natural attractions, does not seem very fair! Take drives to "View Points" which is free and you will still see amazing views/streams/dams/mountains to take your memorable pictures!
Written 12 January 2017
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Karrst
Pretoria, South Africa3,896 contributions
Jan 2014 • Family
Always a must see on the Panorama Route the Mac Mac falls, with their double waterfall are a majestic sight, best seen in summer and when then has been good rains. They are not only famous for their beauty, but also have a place in SA mining history, when gold was discovered near here before Pilgrims Rest. I agree with some reviewers about the "cage". The view of these fall were far better some years ago before this was built, for safety reasons. However we always have that sight in our minds when we visit now. There is also a good selection of African curios at the car park.
Written 14 November 2014
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How do I find the car park to be able to leave the car and walk to see the falls? Google Maps doesn't show anything online...
Written 10 October 2021
No I dont think there are braai facilities available or even if you allowed to braai there
Written 31 August 2019
What are the hours of opening and closing? Can they be entered very early morning sunrise or late for very late sunset photography?
Written 22 October 2018
Hi
I believe the hours are between 8am - 5pm
Written 23 October 2018
Ich schreibe einen Vortrag und würde gerne wissen was ich unbedingt über die Wasserfälle erzählen soll und vileicht einige persöndliche erfahrung die den Vortrag etwas aufpepen. Ich werde selbstverständlich keine Namen nennen!
Danke für ihre Antworten 😀
Written 22 June 2017
Anastacio V
Maputo, Mozambique
Quanto custa a entrada para 2 adultos e 3 crianças de 9, 11 e 14 anos.
Existem restaurantes perto do local
Written 6 January 2017
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