Wathaba
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This hiking destination in Mpumalanga offers all hikers and nature lovers a piece of heaven, with its tranquility and beautiful surroundings. Wathaba is a wilderness area in the Skurweberg Mountains boasting magnificent waterfalls, fauna and flora like wild flowers, mushrooms and lichens. Its indigenous kloof vegetation with over a hundred different identified and marked tree species (some of record size) is home to an array of some of Mpumalanga's most spectacular bird life. A three minute walk upstream from the base camps brings you to the stunning WATHABA RAINBOW FALLS and a natural pool surrounded by wild flowers and dense forest vegetation. During the summer the water is cool and refreshing, especially after a walk up the mountain. In the winter it is cold and only the bravest go swimming. There are two well marked hiking trails with a variety of tree species, birdlife, wild flowers and plenty of waterfalls. It is a very comfortable and convenient camp, slightly primitive as there is no electricity. MOUNTAIN CREEK CABIN is a cosy, comfortable and quaint cabin sleeping 2-4 guests. The cabin is self catering, fully equipped, private and exclusive. One double bed and two single beds Fully equipped kitchen. There are five waterfalls which can all be seen along the trail. The whole trail is built alongside the Schoonspruit river. You pass the Wathaba Rainbow Falls, on your left, which can be seen from above. The huge kitchen, with an undercover braai in case of rain, is very convenient. The ablution has spacious and very clean flush toilets, double showers and a zinc tub. Some of the waterfalls have beautiful pools where one can swim in the crystal clear water. There are many steps, ladders and bridges along the well marked trail.Most of the indigenous trees along the trails are marked. Then you will find the spectacular Bald Ibis Gorge where you are welcome to enjoy the crystal clear water for a swim and a picnic. On your way back you will criss-cross the river many times over bridges until you find the Wathaba Rainbow Falls from the top again on your left hand side.