The rugged mountains surrounding the De Kaap Valley have, for more than 140 years, been filled with stories of abandoned mine shafts, missing gold caches, secret claims and treasure.
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Gold brought Kaapschehoop and Barberton together
The gold rush that transformed Barberton also reached the high ground of Kaapschehoop, linking two very different settlements within the same De Kaap goldfield.
Makhonjwa: our ancient mountain
The name Makhonjwa carries its own intriguing history, although its precise origin remains uncertain.
Tiger Trap, where the gold rush still lives underground
Today, Tiger Trap forms part of the historic mining experience associated with Agnes Mine, where visitors can venture into an old underground working mine and even try their luck at gold panning.