The village of Waterval Boven is nestled in the Drakensberg Mountains on the fringe of the escarpment, at the foot of the southern hills. It is rich with historical sites and buildings, which belonged to the old NZASM and are now proclaimed national monuments.

There is also the old ZASM Tunnel and Five Arch Bridge, as well as President Paul Kruger's official residence where he resided in 1900 before going into exile in Europe. The Elands River Waterfall is visible from the mouth of the old Railway Tunnel.

View the accommodation ranging from budget and backpacker to upmarket fraternity chalets. Take a closer look at the Boven Trout Lodge, Fruwink Holiday House, Rack Rail Inn, or accommodation in Waterval Onder at Bergwaters Eco Lodge, or Luilekker Guest House & Chalets. There are numerous fly fishing dams and rivers of the Waterval Boven Trout Association for the fly fishing enthusiast. There are all types of other businesses in the town.



The Elandskrans Holiday Resort caters for the outdoor enthusiast. Other Accommodation is also available in the area.

Spend a weekend hiking and swimming in swimming holes below the waterfalls of the Wathaba Hiking and Fishing on the Badplaas/ Machadodorp road or try other Hikes, Bike Trails and Horse Trails in the area.


Machado Stud off the Lydenberg/ Bambi road near Machadodorp also offers flyfishing on weirs and dams, try day hiking or try the tranquility and open spaces of Tudor Estates with walks to breathtaking waterfalls, uninterrupted views over the escarpment and superb fly fishing.




For the more adventurous the world-renowned rock climbing cliffs offer challenges to the outdoor enthusiast. Visit the Roc & Rope Adventures website for more information. Gustav Janse van Rensburg is the only qualified rock climbing guide in Mpumalanga and offers various valuable services to the area.

The are steam train is not running at the moment. Contact your host for more detail.

Visit us for fun, flyfishing, bird watching, rock climbing and other adventures in the Western Middleveld!