The Gold Rush Legacy: Exploring South Africa's Abandoned Mining Towns

Trace the path of the 1880s South African Gold Rush, from misty waterfalls to forgotten ghost towns in Mpumalanga. Journey through the eastern Transvaal, following the route taken by prospectors in the 1880s. We visit the scenic MacMac Falls, named for the Scottish heritage of those early pioneers, and stand at the edge of God's Window to look out over the ancient landscape. This is a story of ambition, conflict, and the remnants of a fever that changed the region forever. Our route explores the Panorama Route’s most iconic sites, including the cascading Lisbon, Berlin, and London Falls, alongside the vast Blyde River Canyon. We also document the history of forgotten settlements like Leydsdorp and the site of the final stand at Long Tom Pass, where the gold fever eventually gave way to the Anglo-Boer War. Subscribe to Tekweni for more cinematic historical journeys, and share your thoughts on these landscapes in the comments. ‪@Tekweni‬ The gold may be gone but the scenery endures. ▶️ Also in the Gold Rush Series: Pilgrim's Rest Heyday 👉    • The Forgotten History of Pilgrim's Rest: A...   Eureka City Ghost Town 👉    • South Africa's First Gold Rush: The Rise a...   📌 More South African history: 🎥 South African History Uncovered: Stories That Shaped a Nation 👉    • 🇿🇦 South African History — 2,000 Years of ...   #ProspectorsRoute #GodsWindow #MacMacFalls #BlydeRiverCanyon #SouthAfricanHistory #Mpumalanga #GoldRush #TekweniMedia 0:00 Introduction to gold fields 1:17 Exploring Sabie 1:47 History and trading posts 2:55 Journey to Graskop 3:34 Natural wonders of the area 4:37 Waterfalls and canyons 5:31 Mining history and safari