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Mpumalanga Province

Mpumalanga (means ‘the place of the rising sun’) is located in the north of the country and is a spectacular diverse region. This region offers something for everyone whether they be wildlife enthusiasts, nature-lovers, adrenaline addicts or romantics.

Mpumalanga is scenically magnificent and is the safari capital of South Africa offering game viewing and bird watching on the rolling plains of the Kruger National Park as well as many other private game reserves. There is also walking, fishing, white water rafting, mountain biking, hot air ballooning and many other activities.

Hazyview

Hazyview is blessed with beautiful surroundings and is a place to try many outdoor activities like rafting on the nearby Sabie River, hot air ballooning or walking, cycling and horse riding in this scenic countryside. Variety is provided by visits to cultural villages like the colourful Ndebele people and local crafts can be purchased from these indigenous people.

Kruger National Park

The Kruger National Park is the flagship of the South African national parks, the more popular southern part of which falls within the province of Mpumalanga. This park has the greatest concentration of mammals in the world, but unlike in the private game parks, game can be seen in their natural environment and therefore spotting what you hope to see is never guaranteed here. You can choose from driving in the park yourself and spotting animals from your own vehicle or, alternatively, join a game drive in an open safari vehicle led by an experienced ranger. The best times to view game here is in the local winter between April and November when water is scarce and animals come to water holes to drink.

Sabie

Sabie, a small country town in a beautiful forested area, nestled in the majestic Drakensberg montains. It’s a good base from which to see such scenic attractions as God’s Window, The Three Rondavels, Pilgrims Rest, Blyde River Canyon and the Sudwala Caves, the oldest dolomite caves in the world.

Blyde River Canyon

Blyde River Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world and one of the natural wonders of Africa. At the beginning of the canyon you find the Bourke’s Luck Potholes, a series of cylindrical potholes caused by the erosion of swirling whirlpools over countless time.

Pilgrims Rest

The area around Pilgrims Rest has a colourful history since gold was found here in 1873. The town itself has been declared a national monument and a living museum to the gold rush era where lawlessness was the order of the day. The museum gives an indication of how hard life was in those dangerous times. See original goods in the shops of this fascinating national treasure. 

Graskop

Graskop is the gateway to the Blyde River Canyon and is en route to the Kruger Park. With a number of good restaurants and many interesting craft shops it’s a good stopping place to break your journey. For a spectacular drive, take Kowyn's Pass leading down the escarpment to the lowveld below.