Quad Trails
The Mac Mac Quad Trails is an exciting adventure for quad bike riders that cover some “off the beaten” trails in the picturesque Mpumalanga Escarpment area. Most of these “off the beaten” trails are off limits to the general public. But now Mac Mac Eco Adventures & Getaways have a sole concession from York Timbers that allows us to take quad bike riders on an eco friendly exploration in one of the rich historical and most beautiful areas of South Africa. We have a sole concession of 18 000ha. The quad trails include spectacular mountain trails, stunning views, compellingly beautiful waterfalls, crystal clear rivers, hidden valleys and pristine forests.
We cater for a variety of needs. We do slow scenic rides, family rides and the much faster rides as well. The guides ride Suzuki LTZ 400's and enjoy all types of riding.
We take a minimum of 2 riders, with no maximum. We have marked a permanent 120km route. You then follow the signs and ride on your own speed, stopping as often as you prefer. We also have regular 160km forest rides. As with all bigger events, we have paramedics and backup vehicles on standby. We have had more than 200 quads on a few occasions, and are thus experienced in organizing any type of event. You just contact us, tell us how many people you are, what type of riding you prefer, and what you have in mind. We then put the event together. We can organize from 1 hour events up to 3-day events, including accommodation and catering. Besides catering for people with their own quads, we also have rentals available.
Ps We do have rentals available
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4X4 Routes
“The Mac Mac Summit Route is an ideal
introduction to one of South Africa's most scenic and historic
regions, and includes some compellingly beautiful waterfalls.
The route is definitely people and vehicle friendly.
All too many 4x4 trails are either potentially damaging to lifestyle 4x4s, or daunting to newcomers to the 4x4 scene. But Mac Mac rates as one of the easiest around. (South African Country Life January 2001). Rated first out of the Top 10 4x4 Trails in South Africa by Geoff Dalglish, Editor - Drive-Out magazine! 2001 “This must be one of the most stunning routes in the country” (South Africa’s Top 50 4X4 trails) Grading: 1 – 2: The focus is not on obstacles, but rather on scenery and family outings. Easy driving along well-maintained tracks and some tar link roads. GPS way points: S 24 59.491 E 030 48.727 (Mac Mac Forest Retreat). So contact us and lets show you parts of Mpumalanga as you have never seen before.
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One of our Routes
On the climb to the top of Mauchberg we enjoy some memorable views of the immediate area. We stop at the top of Mauchberg to enjoy one of the most spectacular views over the Mpumalanga Escarpment and Lowveld. On a clear day places like Sabie, Graskop, God’s Window, Spitskop, Bakenskop, Mariepskop, the gold mines outside Pilgrim’s Rest, and the Kruger National Park will be pointed out.
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Paint Balling Archery Gold Panning & Team Building events
We combine our activities, quads, 4x4, paintball, archery, gold panning and treasure hunts, to work out teambuilding packages for groups. We also provide the accommodation and can also do the catering. Contact us with your ideas and needs, and we will tailor-make a package for you. For those who want to just relax then Mac Mac is just the place.
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One of our RoutesSituated 19km's from Graskop, and overlooking the Blyde river canyonWe meet at Mac Mac Forest Retreat (halfway between Sabie & Graskop) at 08:00am. After coffee and a briefing we leave for Mauchberg (2115masl.). This route will take us through pine plantations, patches of indigenous forests, and stunning views. We follow the existing forestry roads. So the focus is not obstacle
orientated, but rather on scenery
and family outings. From the top of Mauchberg we enjoy another spectacular view over the Escarpment area. On a clear day places like Sabie, Graskop, Mariepskop, Nyaka dam, and Forest Falls will be pointed out.......Click Here to Download all 4x4 routes
Gold Panning
The South African Gold panning Association was established in 1997
and became the 20th member of the World Gold panning Association. The Mac Mac digger’s camp later became a forestry station called the Mac Mac Forestry Station. Eventually the forestry station was converted to a resort called Mac Mac Forest Retreat. During August 2006 the Mac Mac Gold panning Club was established at Mac Mac Forest Retreat. The Club is affiliated to the South African Gold panning Association. A few times a year Mac Mac Forest Retreat hosts the Mac Mac Gold panning Club competitions. During these competitions the Club attract 30 to 60 enthusiastic competitors. During these competitions, competitors get a 20kg bucket of sand, with gold nuggets in. These nuggets needs to be panned out in the quickest possible time.
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