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Mpumalanga
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Mpumalanga, which means "land of the rising sun" in the
local SiSwati language, has it all - from exhilarating
wildlife, to secluded mountain retreats, ancient ruined
cities, wild water sports, and some of South Africa's most
diverse and vibrant African cultures.
Mpumalanga is the adventure sport capital of Africa. It
offers everything from sedate ballooning and hiking, to
daredevil slalom canoeing, bungee jumping, and war games.
The province's year-round sunny weather, soaring peaks,
steamy jungles and expansive waterways have also made it
home to a bewildering array of adventure sport, from
expeditions down the world's oldest caves, to taking flight
at the continent's largest paragliding festival. |
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Sudwala Caves
In the great massive dolomite rock
there is one of the most astonishing
caves in Southern Africa |
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Pilgrims Rest - The entire
town of Pilgrims Rest has been
declared a national monument
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Badplaas
Badplaas was once a major stopover on the wagon route to the Lowveld where Boer farmers had settled, but is today known for its spa and health resort. |
Barberton
Barberton, Gem of the Lowveld, is situated in picturesque surroundings and scenic beauty in the De Kaap Valley, where some of the oldest sedimentary rock formations in the world are found. A rich historical and cultural heritage makes it an ideal tourist destination. |
Belfast
Belfast is one of the coldest places in South Africa and renowned for its trout fishing and high veld scenery. |
Bethal
Bethal is a small farming town in Mpumalanga. The farms in the region produce maize, sunflower seeds, sorghum, rye and potatoes. |
Carolina
Carolina is a town situated on the Johannesburg to Swaziland route. It is a mixed farming and on a small scale coal and precious stone mining community. |
Chrissiesmeer
The ancient San were the first inhabitants of the lake region of Chrissiesmeer. The town is one of the most important eco-tourist destinations in the country. |
Dennilton
Dennilton is a small town in Mpumalanga north east of Pretoria, north of Groblersdal and close to the Loskop Dam Nature Reserve. |
Dullstroom
Explore Dullstroom with its scenic hikes, horse riding trails and picnic spots beside breathtaking waterfalls and walk through an abundance of wild flowers and catch a glimpse of secretive fauna. |
Ermelo
Ermelo is one of the larger towns in Mpumalanga, center for a district where comprehensive mixed farming is practiced and a stop-over en-route to KwaZulu Natal. |
Graskop
Graskop is situated on the Panorama Route close to God's Window, various waterfalls, Three Rondawels, Blyde Canyon, Bourke's Luck, Pilgroms Rest and various other attractions. |
Greater Kruger Park
The Kruger National Park is a true jewel in South Africa’s crown. World-famous as the biggest reserve in the country, the area surrounding the Kruger National Park forms the Greater Kruger Park. On the western borders are the private game reserves of the Sabi Sands, Timbavati and Manyeleti. |
Groblersdal
Groblersdal originated because of the irrigation scheme of the Loskop Dam. The primal crops are cotton, citrus, groundnuts, sunflowers, vegetables, grapes, soya beans, paprika, corn and tobacco. |
Hazyview
In the heart of the Lowveld, a few kilometres outside the Kruger National Park and close to scenic wonders like God's Window and Blyde River Canyon, Hazyview is perfectly positioned for exploring this enchanting region. |
Komatipoort
Komatipoort started out as a railway construction worker's camp, the town is today is a railway and customs centre (to Mozambique) and provides access to the Kruger Park. |
Lydenburg
Painters, wood carvers, stained glass artists, botanical sketch artist are just some of the talented artists residing in Lydenburg. Also an eco-traveller and adventure fundi's paradise. It is within easy reach of world-renowned attractions. |
Machadodorp
Machadodorp is a small town situated near the edge of the escarpment in Mpumalanga. The Elands River runs through the town. |
Malelane
Malelane is situated in the lush Crocodile River Valley very close to the Kruger National Park. It is only 43km from the Mozambique border and within reach of a quick day trip to Maputo. |
Marloth Park
Marloth Park is a holiday township situated on the Crocodile River on the southern boundary of Kruger National Park. |
Middelburg (MP)
Middelburg is known as the 'Stainless Steel Capital of Africa' It has a strong infrastructure and well-establised community. |
Nelspruit
Nelspruit, the capital of Mpumalanga, lies in the fertile valley of the Crocodile River about 330 kilometres east of Johannesburg. |
Ohrigstad
Ohrigstad nestles in a valley on the R36 between the Abel Erasmus Pass and Lydenburg. |
Piet Retief
Situated in the lush green Assegai Valley, known as The Meeting Place of Cultures, with some eight indigenous cultures converging here, as well as a German speaking community. Piet Retief is a prosperous farming community and gateway to Swaziland. |
Pilgrims Rest
The entire town of Pilgrims Rest has been declared a national monument . Visitors can relive the days of the old Transvaal gold rush. |
Sabie
Sabie is a small country town nestled in the majestic Drakensberg escarpment mountains of Mpumalanga offering a tranquil, malaria-free holiday destination. |
Schoemanskloof
Schoemanskloof is situated just 2˝ hours from Pretoria and Johannesburg and is the perfect destination for a weekend breakaway, extended holiday or stop over en-route to the Kruger National Park. |
Secunda
Secunda is modern company town built after 1974. It is located about 130 km east of Johannesburg in a region of extensive coal reserves and adequate water supplies, at the site of South Africa’s second and third oil-from-coal extraction plants built by Sasol. |
Standerton
Standerton is the main agricultural centre in western Mpumalanga on the banks of the Vaal River close to the Grootdraai Dam. |
Volksrust
Situated close to many famous battlesites, Volksrust is the ideal stop-over when travelling between Johannesburg and Durban. |
Wakkerstroom
Wakkerstroom is a wonderful place to stopover en route to or from the Drakensberg or Kruger Park, as well as being the perfect destination to rest, relax and soothe your soul. |
Waterval Boven
Waterval Boven is the perfect setting for the weekend break, extended holiday or ideally situated stop over between Johannesburg and Nelspruit or Kruger Park. |
White River
White River is an important farming and tourism centre that has its origin around 1890, and is still a base for exploring the Kruger National Park (next door) and the various other natural wonders in the vicinity. |
Witbank
The mining town Witbank was established in 1903, named after an outcrop of light sandstone. Today, many coal related industries are established around Witbank as well as agricultural and farming activities. |
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