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Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains
Barberton, South Africa
About
Situated in north-eastern South Africa, the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains comprises 40% of the Barberton Greenstone Belt, one of the world’s oldest geological structures. The property represents the best-preserved succession of volcanic and sedimentary rock dating back 3.6 to 3.25 billion years and forms a diverse repository of information on surface conditions, meteorite impacts, volcanism, continent-building processes and the environment of early life.
Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia
When to visit
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The Barberton Makhonjwa site is primarily experienced as a self-drive geotrail along public roads with roadside interpretation panels, not through a single staffed entrance. Guided tours are available by arrangement through local operators.
Admission
Free
Booking
Booking recommended
When to go
- Time of day: Morning
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Outdoor
What to bring
- Water
- comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen
- hat
Good to know
- Guide recommended
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Planning Barberton
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