LYDENBURG Which means “place of struggle”, founded in 1850 by Andries Pretorius, the Voortrekker leader. Lydenburg played an important role in Transvaal’s first attempt to find routes to Delagoa Bay and a harbour free from British influence. On 6th February 1873 alluvial (placer gold) was discovered. Gold nuggets “Emma” (765g) and “Adeliza” (737g) were discovered. Dairy products, cattle, soya beans, mealies and fruit are the main sources of farming in the area.
Regions Surrounding Forest Cottage:
Photos provided by Panoramio are under the copyright of their owners Driving Directions: From JHB/ Nelspruit Directions to Forest Creek - 2 ½ to 3 hoursFrom Jhb – take the N4 Witbank / Middelburg. Go through Machadodorp Toll Plaza. 3km after the toll on the left take the Schoemanskloof bypass towards Lydenburg/Nelspruit. Approximately 15km there is a turn off to the left – to Lydenburg, which is the R36. R36 to Lydenburg approx 18kms you will see Kwena Dam on the right. Start looking for Forest Creek/Rustenburg signs on the left. Take the Rustenburg dirt road to the left, travel 4km, on the left hand side you will see the Forest Creek sign, farm no 14. Two concrete eagles on gate post. Up the hill 4.4 km. Directions from Nelspruit - 1 ½ hour (98km) N4 out of Nelspruit past Halls Store – 22 km turn right onto the Schoemanskloof bypass. Travel 45 km – right onto R36 to Lydenburg. Travel 18km – see Kwena Dam on your right, start looking on your left for the Forest Creek/Rustenburg signs. Turn left onto the dirt road travel 4km, see Forest Creek sign on left, farm 14, come in the gate and 4.4km up the hill to Forest Creek. Also note that the last 4kms of dirt road require a high clearance vehicle, however we can collect you at the bottom of the hill and leave your vehicle in a safe place. Most vehicles come up the hill, but please don't bring a new BMW or Mercedes! Transfer costs per trip - R75.00 per vehicle. From Nelspruit Directions from Dullstroom - 50 mins (62km)Take the Lydenburg road out of Dullstroom, travel approximately 35km and on your right you will see a sign “Witklip” - take this dirt road and travel 8km. You will come to the Lydenburg/Machadodorp road (R36) turn right, travel 18km, come down the hill and you will see the Kwena Dam on the left. Look for the Forest Creek Lodge sign on your left, pointing to the right, take this dirt road, 4km of farm road and you will find farm no. 14 on your left, the gate with 2 concrete eagles, come in the gate and travel up the farm road 4.4km and you will find Forest Creek at the top. Also note that the last 4kms of dirt road require a high clearance vehicle, however we can collect you at the bottom of the hill and leave your vehicle in a safe place. Most vehicles come up the hill, but please don't bring a new BMW or Mercedes! Transfer costs per trip - R75.00 per vehicle. |
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