Eagle Creek Resorts Description
Situated 800 m out of Sabie in a malaria free zone on the Graskop Road (R532), Eagle Creek Resorts is nestled in 6 hectares of parkland setting.
Eagle Creek Resorts offers self-catering cottages in a lush garden with swimming pool, and Fireplace. The one bedroom cottage sleeps 2 guests; the two bedroom cottage comfortably sleeps two to six guests. Both accommodations have fully equipped kitchens, own braai facilities, and are serviced daily. All rooms are no smoking rooms, and offer fans, bar and fridge and two –pronged plug point.
Beside of this there is a nice children’s playground & jungle gym, a volleyball court and enough secure parking space. Internet, room and laundry service, babysitting service and credit card facilities are also available.
The resorts offers possibilities for Conference Venue 25-75 People or Conference Venue >75 People.
Whiteboard ,Television, Notebook Projector, DVD Player and Flip Chart are available, Note Pads and pens will be Supplied.
There is a beautiful restaurant on the Premises, offering A la carte Menu, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and set Menu. So the chefs at the lodge can do catering for you at all times.
Romantics (or Honeymooners) are treated to a special time.
The cottages do have easy wheelchair access.
The Resort is centrally situated on the beautiful Panorama Route on your way to Graskop and is surrounded by the most amazing Waterfalls and Mountains.
Eagle Creek Resorts is only 80 kilometers from the world known Kruger National Park and the Blyde River Canyon where attractions such as the Three Rondawels, Bourkes Luck Pot Holes and the scenic God’s Window await you.
A lot of activities are offered nearby like Bird Watching, Golf, Ballooning, Bicycle Touring, Caving, Fishing - Fly, Fishing - Freshwater, Health & Fitness, Horse Riding, River Rafting/Expedition, Walking, Camping, Hiking / Backpacking, Big 5, 4 X 4 Trails, Bungee Jumping, Game Drives, Quad Biking
So come along, stay a while, enjoy spectactular views from the lodging and share in this little piece of paradise
AREA INFORMATION
THE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
The Kruger Park conserves not only natural, but also cultural heritage. There are almost 254 known cultural heritage sites in the Park, including nearly 130 recorded rock art sites.
Watch out for : The Big Five Buffalo, Elephant, Leopard, Lion and Rhino
The Little Five Buffalo Weaver, Elephant Shrew, Leopard
Tortoise, Ant Lion and Rhino Beetle
Birding Big Five Ground Hornbill, Kori Bustard, Lappet-faced
Vulture, Martial Eagle and Saddle-bill Stork
Five Trees Baobab, Jackal-berry, Weeping Boerbean,
Marula, Leadwood
The Secret Seven African Wild Cat, Genet, Civet, Aardvark,
Pangolin, Honey Badger and Serval.
SUDWALA CAVES AND DINOSAUR PARK
Are the oldest dolomite caves in the world. The Dinosaur Park is the biggest and most scientifically accurate park of this kind in the world.
LONG TOM PASS
Provides fine panoramic views of the valley of the Sabie River and is one of the most spectacular mountain passes in the country. With a summit of 2169m it is one of the highest major roads in South Africa.
PILGRIM’S REST
A town born from the Gold rush and Is today the only town in South Africa that has been declared a museum in its entirety.
BLYDE RIVER CANYON
The third largest natural canyon in the world.
GOD’S WINDOW
At an altitude of 1730m, offers magnificent views across the Lowveld, Kruger National Park and the Lebombo mountain range in the distance. Visitors overlook a sheer 300m drop into the ravine.
BOURKE’S LUCK POTHOLES
Are deep cylindrical holes formed by the action of sand and rock when the rivers were in flood.
THREE RONDAVELS
Magnificent views of the famous peaks of quartzite and shale known as the Three Rondavels.
WATERFALLS
LONE CREEK
About 9km from Sabie. A lovely short walk (200m) brings you to the falls which are 68m high and have been declared a National Monument.
HORSE SHOE FALLS
Are about 4km from Sabie. The cascade type falls form a perfect horseshoe when the river is in flood and have been declared a National Monument. This is also the site of one of the first sawmills in Sabie.
BRIDAL VEIL FALLS
A short uphill trail (750m) through indigenous forests leads to the falls.
SABIE FALLS
The waterfall plunges 73m down the gorge. This is the gorge you will overlook when staying with us.
MAC MAC FALLS
The twin 56m falls are the best known and close by are the Mac Mac Pools, naturally formed swimming pools.
MARIA SHIRES FALLS
In honour of pioneer, Maria Shires. A truly distinguished pioneering family who opened the way for the gold and tree wealth of today.
FOREST FALLS
The breadth of these falls is greater than the height. They can only be viewed by walking the 4.5km Forest Falls Nature Trails.
LISBON FALLS
Are the highest in the area. The water drops off a sheer cliff to the pool 92m below
BERLIN FALLS
Plunge 47.8m to a deep dark pool.
FOREST INDUSTRY MUSEUM
Situated in Sabie is the only museum of its kind in South Africa.
ST PETER’S CHURCH IN SABIE
Was designed by Sir Herbert Baker and built by Italians in 1913.
HIKES – any nature lovers dream
Loerie Day Trail Challenging 10.2km hike
Forest Falls Nature Walk 4.5km circular route
Secretary Bird Day Trail 3km crescent route
Fanie Botha Hiking Trail Various options ranging from 2 to
5 night trails. The shortest route on this
Trail is 17.1km and longest route is 58.8km
Graskop Day Trail 13.3km circular trail
GOLF
The Lowveld is a golfer’s paradise. We have world-class courses set in some of the most spectacular scenery in South Africa.
ALL OF THESE ACTIVITIES ARE WITHIN ONE HOURS SCENIC DRIVE FROM SABIE.
THIS ESTABLISHES SABIE AS THE IDEAL BASE FOR TOURING THE AREA, WHY KEEP MOVING AROUND!
Eagle Creek Resorts Directions
How to get to us:
From Nelspruit (Mbombela): take the R40 in the Direction of Whiteriver (about 16km). Just before Whiteriver, turn left at the traffic light onto the "Road to Sabie" (R537). Continue on this road all the way to Sabie (48km). When you get to the T-junction, turn left and continue through town till you reach the Sabie Waterfalls. We are then 900m from the waterfalls up the hill on your right.
From Hoedspruit (Marulaneng) / Tzaneen: continue to the J.G.Strydom Tunnel on the Abel Erasmus pass (R36) for 31km from the Hoedspruit/Tzaneen (R527/R36) intersection. Continue onwards in the direction of Ohrigstad. Turn left onto the R532 towards Graskop. This road will take you past the Blyderiver Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and God’s Window. Once you get to the town of Graskop, turn from Louis Trichardt str. into Hoof str. At the next stop sign, turn right into Pilgrims Way (R532) and continue for 6km. Here you have to keep Left; otherwise you will end up in Pilgrim's Rest. After this intersection, continue 22km till just before Sabie, we will be on your left.
From Kruger National Park via Hazyview: Take the R536 when exiting from Paul Kruger Gate (41km) or Phabeni Gate (20km) all the way to Hazyview. Once you get to the first traffic light, turn right onto the R40. Turn Left after about 1km onto the "Road to Sabie" (R536 the Stop Sign just after Perry's Bridge). Continue 45km to Sabie. Once in Sabie, just continue through town till you get to the Sabie Waterfalls, we will then be 900m up the hill on your right.
From Oliver Tambo International Airport: travel on R21 towards Boksburg and then turn onto the N12 East towards Witbank. At Witbank
the N12 now becomes the N4. Continue on the N4 towards Belfast. * See Directions below.
From Pretoria: from the N1 motor-way takes the N4 turn-off towards Witbank. Continue on the N4 all the way to Belfast. *see directions below.
*Route 1: Continue on the N4 to Machadodorp. Go past the town and continue to the Machado Plaza (approx: R55.00). Once through the plaza you have a choice of 2 routes. You can either follow the N4 to Nelspruit (Mbombela) via Waterval-Boven, or you can keep left and take the N4 to Nelspruit via Schoemanskloof. Both routes are scenic and in a good condition, but the latter has less traffic. Both roads join up again after approx. 62km. From this junction continue on the N4 for another 3.7km, after which you will turn left onto the R539 to Sabie/ Sudwala Caves. Follow this road for 8km until you get the turn-off to Sabie (R539) where you will turn right. This winding road (with a few long straight sections) takes you to Rosehaugh (15km) where you will join up with the main road to Sabie (R37). You are now just 30km away. Turn Left. The road takes you on a 20km stretch through pine and gum plantations and then up the mountain high above Sabie. When you get to the T-Junction, turn right and continue down the mountain for the last 10km. Once in Sabie, turn right at the second Stop Sign (at the Methodist Church. This is Main str). Just continue through town till you get to the Sabie Waterfalls, we will then be 900m up the hill on your right
*Alternate Route: This Route takes the same time to get to Sabie, but has more Stops and the road is not in such a good condition. Take the turn off to Belfast (R33) and go through the town. Turn right onto the R540 towards Dullstroom. You will pass through Dullstroom and will eventually get to Lydenburg where you will drive through the town until you see the “Sabie, Hazyview” sign (R37). Turn Right. Go through the Long-Tom pass and about 10km from Sabie the Route-number will become the R537. Once in Sabie, turn right at the second Stop Sign (at the Methodist Church. This is Main str). Just continue through town till you get to the Sabie Waterfalls, we will then be 900m up the hill on your right.