Makhonjwa Mountains

A natural Landmark that has been listed as one of World Heritage Site, Makhonjwa Mountains happens ring a bell, so I research only to discover that our forefathers lived there before. My clan name is Mamkhonjwa (female). Its exciting to know a bit of my history, how landed up in Eastern Cape is a story for another day.

I call my grandfather and ask how come we so far from our land and he says originally we are from Swaziland, meaning all the Dlamini's (Amakhonjwa) moved long time ago to SA and stayed in Mpumalanga and therefore the mountains were named after the Royal house.  They are a beautiful range of mountains with splendor of forestry and vegetation it calls for a visit.   They age 3.5 million years however They are so well preserved that their fossils faithfully record the earliest life forms on the planet as well as evidence of the first recorded massive meteorite impact. Come to Barberton for the most spectacular sceneries, over the mountain for picnic, and if the beauty does not hold you back too long, a trip to Songimvelo Nature Reserve.