MPUMALANGA Attractions, South Africa (original) (raw)

Attractions, Places of Interest & Popular Destinations

Mpumalanga is one of South Africa's top tourist destinations. Know as "Paradise Country", few regions in the world can match the extraordinary beauty of the Lowveld and escarpment.

Mpumalanga covers nearly 80 000 km� from rolling highlands to the lofty escarpment and the lush wetlands.

The Mpumalanga Tourism Authority has created seven regions with specially marked routes that invite the visitor to the spectacular Mpumalanga province on an unforgettable journey of the seven regions of Mpumalanga and the "must-see" attractions.

Did you know? Mpumalanga�s rare combination of lowveld and escarpment, sub-tropical weather, summer rains and unbelievable scenic beauty makes the province one of the country�s best-kept secrets.

Nature Reserves

Blyde River Canyon

The fresh mountain scenery and panoramic views over the Klein Drakensberg escarpment are quite spectacular and give the area its name of 'Panoram...

Game Reserves

Kruger National Park

The largest game reserve in South Africa, the Kruger National Park is larger than Israel. Nearly 2 million hectares of land that stretch for 352 ...

Game Reserves

Sabi Sands Game Reserve

The Sabi Sands Game Reserve is undoubtedly the most exclusive private game reserve in South Africa. The 65,000-hectare Sabi Sands Game Reserve is...

Landmarks

God's Window

With magnificent views, canyons, rock formations and waterfalls, God's Window is an area of breathtaking scenic splendour. It is no wonder that M...

Landmarks

Echo Caves

Situated just outside Ohrigstad are the spectacular Echo Caves. These mysterious caves were discovered in the 1920's by the owner of the farm. Af...

Landmarks

Bourke's Luck Potholes

Bourke's Luck Potholes are without doubt a major icon, but when thrown in together with the likes of the Three Rondawels, God's Window, the Blyde...

Natural Wonders

Three Rondavels

Exactly as they sound, the Three Rondavels are three round mountain tops with slightly pointed tops, very similar to the traditional round or ova...

Landmarks

Mac Mac Falls

Mpumalanga might be the land of the rising sun, but it's also most definitely a place of waterfalls. The Sabie Waterfalls Route � Cinderella to t...

Destinations / Regions of Mpumalanga

Nelspruit

Overnight? Accommodation in Nelspruit
Nelspruit, the capital of Mpumalanga, lies in the fertile valley of the Crocodile River and has been called the gateway to Mpumalanga and the Kruger National Park. The Lowveld botanical gardens just outside Nelspruit boasts a rare collection of ...

Kruger National Park

Overnight? Accommodation in Kruger National Park
Lying in the heart of the Lowveld is a wildlife sanctuary like no other, its atmosphere so unique that it allows those who enter its vastness to immerse themselves in the unpredictability and endless wilderness that is the true quality of Africa...

Panorama Route

Overnight? Accommodation in Panorama Route
One of the country's most scenic self-drives, the Panorama Route, explores the Mpumalanga highlands, or the north-eastern section of the Great Escarpment of the Drakensberg. In these rugged mountains the plateau comes to an abrupt and dramatic h...

Highlands Meander

Overnight? Accommodation in Highlands Meander
The Mpumalanga Highlands Meander is situated in the higher reaches of the escarpment and it is sandwiched between the Cultural Heartland and the Panorama Route regions and includes the towns of Belfast, Dullstroom, Lydenburg, Machadodorp and Wat...

Wild Frontier

Overnight? Accommodation in Wild Frontier
Situated in the south eastern part of the Mpumalanga Province, the Wild Frontier region shares borders with Mozambique, Swaziland and the southern tip of the Kruger National Park. Did you know? Situated in the Wild Frontier, one of the world�...

Grass & Wetlands

Overnight? Accommodation in Grass & Wetlands
The Mpumalanga Grass and Wetlands region is a birding paradise. This serene region is located in the south eastern part of the Mpumalanga Province and shares its borders with Swaziland, KwaZulu Natal and the Free State provinces. Did you kno...

Lowveld Legogote

Overnight? Accommodation in Lowveld Legogote
In the Mpumalanga Lowveld you will find the oldest dolomite caves in the world, the famous Sudwala Caves and the Lowveld National Botanical Garden with an enormous collection of cycads and an African rainforest. The Lowveld is home to the sea...

Cultural Heartland

Overnight? Accommodation in Cultural Heartland
It is in the Cultural Heartland that both locals and foreigners alike get to embrace the warm spirit of Africa through the Ndebele people and their indigenous wisdom and creativity. The Ndebele people made the Cultural Heartland area famous w...

Cosmos Country

Overnight? Accommodation in Cosmos Country
Cosmos Country lies in the south western part of the Mpumalanga Province against the Free State and Gauteng borders and includes the towns of Secunda, Delmas, Leandra, Bethal, Standerton, Balfour and Greylingstad. Did you know? Cosmos Country...

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South Africa Accommodation / Mpumalanga Accommodation

Self Catering

Fitzpatricks Villa at Jock

The intimate Fitzpatrick's Lodge is stylishly appointed to offer the ultimate private villa experience, accommodating small groups and families o...

Game Lodge

Simbambili Game Lodge

Simbambili Game Lodge offers guests sophisticated accommodation with outstanding views over woodland savannah that is brimming with wildlife. Ch...

Self Catering

Marula Sunrise Lodge

Marula Sunrise Lodge is nestled on the Crocodile River on the southern side of the Kruger National Park in the 4000 hector Mjejane Private game r...

Game Lodge

Jock Safari Lodge

Jock Safari Lodge is the first private lodge set in the heart of Africa's premier wildlife reserve, the Kruger National Park. Situated in the sou...

Game Lodge

Inyati Private Game Reserve

Situated on the scenic banks of the perennial Sand River, Inyati is set in 65000 hectares of the most diverse and beautiful bushveld, in one of t...

Game Lodge

Nkorho Bush Lodge

Situated in the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve and shares an unfenced border with Kruger National Park. This unspoiled Savannah offers an abunda...

Game Lodge

Umganu Lodge

Umganu Lodge is an idyllic retreat for those wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. This beautiful Lodge is open to the Kru...

Self Catering

Lodge 23

Lodge 23 offers accommodation in an ultra-luxurious and exclusive Moroccan-styled villa, situated on the banks of the magnificent Sabie River. Th...

Guest House

umSisi House

umSisi House is the perfect destination for groups of friends and family wishing to visit South Africa's Kruger Lowveld region, the Panorama Rout...