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Barberton Museum

 

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Get bunged up with local knowledge at the Barberton Museum where the geology, mining, Swazi history and general history of Barberton are displayed, as well as Belhaven and Stopforth House Museums, Fernlea Museum and the Block House.

Find out about the history of the area dating back 3,500 million yeas before man was able to survive on earth. The Barberton Mountainland is internationally acclaimed as the best developed and exposed remnant of primitive crust. The oldest form of life on earth developed in this hostile environment. The earliest inhabitats of the area were the Stone Age people. Barberton is also known for it's earliest mining activities and prospectors found remains of Iron Age mining in this area.

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Chill Inn Barberton |

Chill Inn Barberton

Lodge in Barberton
0.21km from Barberton Museum

Chill Inn is situated in Barberton.  Kruger National Park is within reach and could provide more activities.

  • R250 p/p sharing
    R370 Single
  • 16 Guests
 
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Kloofhuis Guest House |

Kloofhuis Guest House

Guest House, Bed and Breakfast in Barberton
0.25km from Barberton Museum

Situated on the slopes of the Makhonjwa Mountians, overlooking the town of Barberton and the De Kaap Valley, you will find the beautiful 1890's, Victorian-style Kloofhuis Guest House.

  • R320 p/p sharing
    R400 Single
  • 10 Guests
 
 
Fountain Baths Guest House |

Fountain Baths Guest House

Guest House, Self-catering in Barberton
0.26km from Barberton Museum

Fountain Baths is perfectly situated within walking distance from town. Its garden extends to the very foot of the mountain. Majestic trees and lush vegetation make this a birder’s paradise. Vervet and samango monkeys, baboons and giant bush babies are regular visitors to this garden.

  • R280 p/p sharing
    R320 Single
  • 28 Guests
 
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The Gold Nugget Guest House |

The Gold Nugget Guest House

Bed and Breakfast in Barberton
0.47km from Barberton Museum

This Charming Guesthouse and fully licensed pub is set in a tranquil garden setting. The Gold Nugget Guesthouse has become known for its friendly service and hospitality.

  • 10 Guests
 
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Royal Sheba Guesthouse |

Royal Sheba Guesthouse

Guest House in Barberton
0.86km from Barberton Museum

Come and experience our tranquil and homely atmosphere at Royal Sheba Guesthouse. We offer a luxurious, peaceful and secure stay in the famous town of Barberton, which is also known as the “Gem of the Lowveld”.

  • R300 p/p sharing
    R320 Single
  • 21 Guests
 
 
Temaswati Lodge |

Temaswati Lodge

Lodge in Barberton
0.88km from Barberton Museum

Temaswati Lodge is an African lodge situated in the Makhonjwa Mountains within the CBD of Barberton. The lodge is an expression of the Swati Culture blended with today’s art of living. Guests have their own private entrance, en-suite Afro-centric furnished rooms, equipped with a ceiling fan, bar fridge, tea and coffee facilities, toiletries, fresh linen, a couch and desk.

  • R450 Rooms/Units
  • 12 Guests
 
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Fairway View Accommodation |

Fairway View Accommodation

Guest House, Self-catering, Camping and Caravanning in Barberton
1.47km from Barberton Museum

Fairway View Accommodation is situated in the historical gold-mining town of Barberton, on the lower slopes of the majestic Mkonjwa Mountains. We are adjacent to the Barberton Golf Course with wonderful views of the fairways, extending to the hills of Kaapsehoop and Nelspruit.

  • R50 p/p sharing
    R100 Single
  • 20 Guests
 
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Barberton Manor Guest House |

Barberton Manor Guest House

Guest House in Barberton
1.48km from Barberton Museum

Barberton Manor Guest House - 'the Gem of Barberton' - built in 1927 after a Sir Herbert Baker design - is a National Heritage and still in it's original state, but offers modern day comfort. The two storey, spacious house is surrounded by botanical garden of two hectares, near the road to Swaziland (40 km), 60 km from the Kruger Park and 65 km from Kruger Mpumalanga Int.

  • R445 p/p sharing
    R595 Single
  • 10 Guests
 
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Mukwana Self-catering Guest Lodge |

Mukwana Self-catering Guest Lodge

Guest House, Self-catering in Barberton
2.23km from Barberton Museum

Mukwana Self-catering Guest Lodge is an exclusive and private fully equipped, African-style venue with three en-suite bedrooms and a large deck with spectacular views overlooking the Barberton Valley and the ancient Makhonjwa Mountains.

  • R495 Rooms/Units
  • 8 Guests
 
 
Barberton Mountain Lodge Berghuisie |

Barberton Mountain Lodge Berghuisie

Self-catering in Barberton
2.27km from Barberton Museum

Berghuisie is a fairytale-like mountain cottage. The cottage is fully equipped for self-catering with a wooden deck overlooking the largest natural basin on planet earth. It sleeps a maximum of four guests in two separate rooms with one double bed and two single beds.

  • R345 Rooms/Units
  • 10 Guests
 
 
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