This Lowveld gem offers spectacular sun sets & sun rises against a dramatic landscape. Geo Trail Lodge & Spa is the perfect gate way to the Kruger National Park, Mozambique & Swaziland. A choice getaway, from a romantic couples retreat or a business stop over. Our accommodation comprises of old style rustic yet comfortable thatched log cabins allowing a relaxed holiday feel. Our pool side restaurant comes with a magnificent view over the De Kaap Valley. We serve the most delicious pizza, pasta and curry dishes, paired with a good wine or for the young at heart a cocktail, cooler or beverage of choice. For those seeking to de-stress book a full body massage and a jetted bath soak with a choice of relaxing fragrant bath salt. For the adventurous book a scenic quad bike trip and explore the beauty of the Barberton Landscape, guided 4x4 trails are available. Back in time trips taking you down memory lane and explaining the rich heritage of Barberton with a experience guide. Take a self drive trip on the near by Geo Trail and explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in the history of the worlds oldest preserved rocks and be enchanted by the beauty of the Makhonjwa Mountains.
The Barberton Makhonjwa mountains is a world Heritage site containing an outstanding record of some of the world's oldest preserved volcanic rock and sedimentary rocks on earth. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the area. Barberton is regarded as something of a relic of the gold fever that gripped the Lowveld in the 1880s. Graham Barber and his cousins descended on the valley along with thousands of other prospectors, but it was they who found what they called Barber’s Reef, supposedly so rich in gold that it literally sparkled. Many of the old buildings still stand and gold is mined from the oldest and richest gold and silver deposits in the world, trademarked as 'Ancient Precious Metals’.The Barberton Makhonjwa mountains is a world Heratage site containing an outstanding record of some of the world's oldest preserved volcanic rock and sedimentary rocks on earth. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the area. Barberton is regarded as something of a relic of the gold fever that gripped the Lowveld in the 1880s. Graham Barber and his cousins descended on the valley along with thousands of other prospectors, but it was they who found what they called Barber’s Reef, supposedly so rich in gold that it literally sparkled. Many of the old buildings still stand and gold is mined from the oldest and richest gold and silver deposits in the world, trademarked as 'Ancient Precious Metals’.
Take a drive and explore the Geo trail, while absorbing the breathtaking landscape. Discover the rich history of Barberton through museums and mining tours. Amazing hiking trails in the area, 4x4 trails, sky diving adventures and other great activities and locations are available to explore in and around Barberton.
