Kaapsche Draai

16/10/2026

Beautiful Kaapschehoop
Kaapsche Hoop is within easy driving distance of Mbombela, formerly Nelspruit, and is surrounded by striking natural scenery and conservation areas. The village is known for its free-roaming wild horses, distinctive rock formations, birdlife, waterfalls, hiking trails and sweeping escarpment views. Local attractions include Adam’s Calendar, Battery Creek Falls and the panoramic viewpoints overlooking the De Kaap and Barberton valleys.

08/10/2026

Kaapschehoop Marathon 7 November 2026

2026 Kaapsehoop 4-in-1 Marathon — Sat 7 Nov 2026 in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 4.9km. Entries open. Comrades and Two Oceans qualifier.

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Spring came early for us this year. Welcome Wald.

https://www.citizen.co.za/lowvelder/news-headlines/local-news/2026/08/05/new-black-beauty-joins-kaapsehoop-horses/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTmu4twZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5BpBHQ0ybIwblEjEiMHyRfuvT_nOq6HnCq_yXNbH3NywR9konJwPzvkw6Rvw_aem_Peu2zgWyFQy1XK9uND7B9g

The new c**t, Wald, was named after the place where he was born.

22/06/2026

Would you like to own a character-filled property in the heart of Kaapsche Hoop, Mpumalanga, offering both a spacious private home and excellent accommodation-business potential? Discover this unique 2,971 m² property with multiple guest units, beautiful gardens and room to grow.

Set within a beautiful, established garden in the heart of historic Kaapsche Hoop, this substantial...

07/05/2025

https://www.citizen.co.za/news/kaapsehoop-wild-horses-endangered/

'If we fail to protect them, future generations will only read about the horses instead of seeing them.'

20/10/2022

https://www.roadrunning.co.za/event/Kaapsehoop-3-in-1-Marathon-2022

Listing for the annual Kaapsehoop Marathon in Mbombela, Mpumalanga on 5 November 2022 starting from 05:30

12/08/2022

TRAIL RUN EVENT
10 SEPTEMBER 2022
Frikkie Pienaar is hosting a trail run event (called Fresh Trails) on Saturday, 10 September 2022. This is a fun, positive event for the whole family at the Pear Orchard. For more information please go to their website:

Quaint, cloudy and calm – this is Kaapsehoop .  Set atop a mountain pass on the Drakensberg escarpment above Nelspruit, it comes slowly into view, as if appearing out of the mists of time.

04/08/2022

https://www.facebook.com/330098633730246/posts/7742968409109861/

04/07/2022

Notification - 'Bookings.com' reservations.

Kindly note that we are experiencing issues with our Bookings.com reservations.

We are unable to accept new bookings on their system. PLEASE NOTE that we do have record of all bookings confirmed for July- November 2022, we will keep the reservations unless cancelled by our guests direct. Guests who may have received a cancellation notice from 'Bookings.com', are welcome to contact us directly. We are in the process of resolving the matter.

Our establishment has been blocked on- the 'Bookings.com' platform because they "cannot verify our location" - this after we have had bookings, guest stays, return guests, reviews and payments through them for almost a year now. (Kaapschehoop does not have any postal services and we therefore cannot confirm a physical address by mail)

We are currently in the process of registering on another reservation platform, but in the meantime guests are welcome to contact us directly on WhatsApp or email [email protected] (we prefer these methods of communication in order to keep record of correspondence)

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.