The Mac Mac Falls are named after the old mining camp of Mac Mac, so named because of the large number of miners of Scottish descent that came seeking their fortune. The twin 56m falls which can be seen today were originally one. Eager to get to the promised gold, miners tried to divert the flow with the help of dynamite and succeeded in creating a second fall. Close by are the Mac Mac Pools, naturally formed swimming pools.

More than 100 years old the Kruger National Park is one of South Africa’s most famous tourist attractions. Measuring 350km from north to south and approx. 60km at its widest point, the park is home to a variety of wildlife including the Big Five. Numbi entry gate is only 35 km from Jatinga. Home to 147 mammal species, 500 varieties of birds, 114 types of reptiles and an array of fascinating flora the Kruger National Park is a wildlife experience not to be missed.

Hoedspruit Cheetah Project a three hour drive from Jatinga will give you a first-hand look at the world’s fastest cat and how fragile the balance of the cheetah population is.

SHOPS GALORE!

Nearby Casterbridge Farm is a shopping and entertainment centre with a difference.

The centre is home to a variety of different shops including pottery and ceramics, original art work, designer furniture, leather and clothing boutiques and the interesting White River Motor Museum. This museum is one of the few places in South Africa where lovers of the automobile and its history can indulge in its graceful past. The Motor Museum also includes a local Historical Museum which offers visitors an interesting insight into the origins and residents of White River.

The Barnyard Theatre is another of the attractions at Casterbridge Farm and promises guests a fun-filled evening of entertainment and live theatre. The Barnyard concept encourages guests to bring their own picnic hampers (supplied by Jatinga) and enjoy a light meal in the theatre (which as the name suggests is an actual barn complete with wood shavings on the floor!) before the live show begins.

The Casterbridge Farm Cinema, a new 96-seater cinema with state-of-the-art surround sound, has also recently opened and a pleasant mix of new and art movie releases can be viewed here throughout the week.

Nelspruit’s Riverside Mall is only 20km away from Jatinga and offers a variety of stores that will satisfy just about every shopping need. Adjacent to the mall is the Emnotweni Casino where Lady Luck may just decide to bestow new fortunes upon you!


PAR EXCELLANCE

Golfing enthusiasts will be glad to learn that there are several top class golf courses close to Jatinga. White River Country Club is 10km from Jatinga and promises golfers a challenging 18-hole course in lush green surroundings while the course at Sabi River Sun Hotel in Hazeyview, 30 minutes away, offers the added “challenge” of resident hippos! Or enjoy a round of golf on the wild side at Skukuza in the Kruger National Park.