| If you’d like to visit the world’s
most famous game reserve, climb the world’s third-highest
canyon, explore the world’s oldest cave and spend
the night in the world’s best private game lodges,
Mpumalanga’s the place to come to!
Mpumalanga, which means 'place where the sun rises’ in
the local languages of Siswati and Zulu is one of South
Africa’s tourism hotspots, loved by both local
and international visitors for its beauty and diversity.
This province is home to The Kruger National Park (big
five country), exquisite panoramic views, mountains,
rivers, caves, trout fishing and birding opportunities,
eco-tourism, adventure holidays and the rich offerings
of the local Ndebele and Swazi cultures.
Mpumalanga is bordered by Mozambique and Swaziland in the east, and
Gauteng in the west. It is situated mainly on the high plateau grasslands
of the Middleveld, which roll eastwards for hundreds of kilometres.
In the northeast, the land rises towards mountain peaks and then terminates
in an immense escarpment. In some places, this escarpment plunges
hundreds of metres down to the low-lying area known as the Lowveld.
Even though it is one of the smaller provinces (79 490 km2 in surface
area), Mpumalanga is home to some three million people.
Mpumalanga is a summer rainfall area with hot summers,
especially in the lowveld regions. Mild in winter,
it can become very cold in the highveld areas.
The tourism possibilities of this province are as diverse as the
landscape itself. As the safari capital of the country,
the major draw card to the area is the world-famous
Kruger National Park. Mpumalanga
has a lot more to offer than the big five – it is a scenically
magnificent province and boasts a rich cultural heartland
where visitors can embrace the warm-hearted spirit
of Africa. Forests, pristine waters
and trout fishing opportunities abound and there is
no shortage of adventure activities, such as rock-climbing,
abseiling and other high-adrenalin
activities, on offer.
Nelspruit is the capital of Mpumalanga.
Source: South Africa Tourism
• One of the major tourist attractions of
the country, the Kruger National Park is among South
Africa’s finest assets. Well-equipped to offer
big five safaris, the park includes a large number
of accommodation options,ranging from some of the
best private game lodges in the world to very affordable
rest camps. This famous park boasts over 140 species
of mammals and over 500 species of birds, not to
mention a wide variety of amphibians, reptiles, flora
and fauna. A wildlife wonderland, this enormous sanctuary
is a must-see for any and every visitor to South
Africa.
• Historical sites and villages, old wagon routes and
monuments mark the lives of the characters who came
to Mpumalanga seeking their fortune. The town of Pilgrim's
Rest is a living monument reflecting the regions gold
fever.
• The Blyderivierspoort Nature Reserve near Graskop has striking
rock formations and a rich diversity of plants. Within
the reserve, the Bourkes Luck Potholes were formed
by river erosion and the action of flood water. The
spectacular Blyde River Canyon is a 26km long gorge
carved out of the face of the Escarpment, the only
green canyon in the world.
• The perfect getaway for fly-fishing enthusiasts,
Dullstroom and surrounds offer fantastic accommodation
including everything from five-star hotels to modest
Bed and Breakfast establishments. The spectacular
beauty of the area and its many lakes makes Dullstroom the perfect weekend getaway spot. A number of quaint
restaurants and pubs dot the area.
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