Pilgrim’s Rest, protected as a provincial heritage site, is a village lost in time. It was the second of the Transvaal gold fields, attracting a rush of prospectors in 1873 and then becoming a tourist destination in the 1970’s.  The uniqueness of this historic village is evident in its museums and historic sites, offering visitors a fascinating window into the past.  Imbued with a diversity of natural, cultural and historic gems, Pilgrim’s Rest captures the spirit of a bygone era and its people in their quest for gold.