Mpumalanga, “the place where the sun rises”, literally translated, is situated in the north eastern part of South Africa. This diverse and interesting province is home to seven individual tourism regions that each offers a whole host of experiences from natural beauty and impressive scenery to Africa’s big draw card, the Big Five. The diversity of the area is astounding, from the bushy Lowveld to beautiful, rolling foothills, lush wetlands and mountain rivers.
The popularity and attraction with tourists of this area is not only what it has to offer, but also the fact that it is so close to the large cities of Gauteng and the O.R.Thambo Airport. Driving by car is just a short few hours away, so getting there is easy and accessible. The Lowveld area is home to many game parks and nature reserves including the Kruger National Park, the jewel in South Africa’s tourism crown.
The area is also perfect for all outdoor enthusiasts as the province offers just about any outdoor activity and extreme sport one can think of. Anything from hiking, hot air ballooning, rock climbing, mountain biking and fly fishing is on offer. The Blyde River Canyon hike is probably one of the most attractive in the country and the views are phenomenal making it a real highlight of the area and a must see if you happen to visit. There is very adequate hiker’s overnight accommodation on the trail and the holiday resort at the canyon has very good accommodation and offers activities for the whole family.
In addition to the already mentioned activities, there are a few interesting and unusual things not to be missed. One is able to pan for gold in the creepy little museum town of Pilgrim’s rest, fish for trout in the quaint little town of Dullstroom on the Highlands meander and wonder at the host of waterfalls adorning the area. Be sure to visit the Echo and Sudwala caves with their weird rock formations and Bourke’s Luck Potholes, something for the nature lovers to enjoy.
Accommodation of all types are available in the area, from resorts to five star game lodges and quaint guest houses and bed and breakfasts in the little towns that dot the major tourist routes. Most of the bigger and some of the smaller establishments will offer airport transfer and these establishments offer great service relating to assisting you in planning the best possible holiday in the area. Come and experience Africa at its very best!
Come and experience Africa at its very best in the heart of Mpumalanga. Make a reservation in the best Mpumalanga accommodation and experience heaven! Make the best of your stay by having fun with the wide variety Mpumalanga activities the area has on offer.