Mpumalanga is a magnificent province rich in natural wonders, historical treasures and prolific big game.
Visitors tend to rush through the Mpumalanga Lowveld in their hurry to reach the Kruger National Park - which is a pity as there is so much to see and enjoy in this area, besides the world-famous park.
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Kruger Wildlife Tour
2 Nights / 3Days - One of the world's greatest wildlife preservation areas. Tour commences and ends in Sandton or the Johannesburg International Airport.
Mpumalanga & Private Game Lodge
3 Nights / 4 Days - The scenery and culture of Mpumalanga, the wilderness of the Kruger
National Park and a unique private game lodge experience. Commences and ends in Sandton Hotel or Johannessburg International Airport.
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Mpumalanga
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Singita Lebombo Expect a rare wilderness experience at Singita Lebombo. This exclusive 15 000ha concession on the eastern boundary of the Kruger National Park, boasts the highest concentration of game in the entire park and spectacular views of the Lebombo mountain ridges and the indigenous riverine vegetation.>>
Highgrove House Perched on the Mpumalanga escarpment and ideally situated near the Kruger National park, and spectacular scenery of the incredible Panorama Route, 60km from Kruger, International Airport.>>
Cybele Forest Lodge & Spa Cybele Forest Lodge & Spa, a founder member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux chain in Southern Africa, is located in Mpumalanga and epitomizes the "welcome home" feeling, with personal hospitality to match.>>
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Walkersons 10km outside Dullstroom, en-route to the Kruger National Park. 230km from Johannesburg International Airport. The main lodge exudes a warm ambience, with superb cuisine and a large caller of the finest local wines. >>
Garonga Garonga is an exclusive 14 bed safari camp situated west of the Kruger National Park in South Africa's Limpopo Province. Accommodation is in fabulous en-suite safari tents - each with it's own viewing deck with hammock and indoor and outdoor showers.>>
Lukimbi Safari Lodge Lukimbi Safari Lodge, luxury safari lodge is set in the game-rich southern section of the Kruger National Park. It is built along the Lwakahle River, a favourite drinking place of buffalo and elephants. >>
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Kruger Park Accommodation Within the vast Lowveld landscape lies the crown jewel of Africa. Protected by the encircling arms of the Highveld escarpment and the Lebombo Mountains, stretching northwards some 400km from the towering granite sentinels in the south, across rolling hills and vast plains to the Limpopo River. >>
Royal Hotel - Pilgrim's Rest Situated in the living museum town of Pilgrim's Rest, which is part of the scenic Panorama Route 340km from Johannesburg International Airport and 121km from Kruger Mpumalanga Airport. >>
Hippo Hollow Country Estate Nestled on the banks of the Sabie River, just 2km outside Hazyview, 60km from Kruger Mpumalang International Airport. Hippo Hollow has an a la carte restaurant where you can enjoy fine cuisine, accompanied by South African wines selected from the wine cellar. >>
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about Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga, a summer rainfall region, is very hot in summer, with short thunderstorms in the late afternoon. Winters are dry and sunny though very cold in the early mornings and after the sun has set.
This beautiful region is a land of marvelous diversity from forest mantled massifs and high buttresses, sculpted peaks and deep ravines, to crystal streams, delicate waterfalls and green valleys. Historic towns, scenic panoramas and arguably the richest game reserves in the world, make it easy to understand why this area is a must-see for most visitors to South Africa.
The Blyde River Canyon is one of Africa's natural wonders - a massive, majestic red sandstone gorge with sheer cliffs that plunge into the water below. At the top of the canyon, are easily accessible view sites, the most impressive being God's Window and the Three Rondawels. Attractive waterfalls to visit include the Bridal Veil, Lone Creek, Horseshoe, Berlin, Lisbon and Mac Mac Falls. Another highlight in this area is the Bourke's Luck Potholes, an intriguing fantasia of water-eroded rocks sculpted into a surreal landscape.
The Greater Kruger National Park, comprising the Kruger National Park, its private concessions and the bordering private reserves, literally teems with game and represents Africa that most visitors come to experience. This area, covering more than 20 000km2, is South Africa's premier game sanctuary which, due to it's sheer size, remains unspoilt.
Private game reserves are to be found sprawled along the western boundary of the national park. The fences between the private reserves and the national park have been removed allowing for free movement of wildlife and an enhanced experience for visitors. The Timbavati, Manyeleti and Sabi Sands reserve are three of the world?s largest private game sanctuaries, and home to a number of luxury lodges. Recently awarded private concessions within the park enable the visitor to choose from luxury lodges both inside the park and in the private reserves, or to enjoy a stay at both.
Malaria is prevalent in the region all year round, but especially in the warmer, wetter summer months from September to April. Visitors are advised to use insect repellent after dark, and to take a course of prophylactic tablets, which are readily available throughout the country.
All forms of life - mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, trees, shrubs and grasses, insects and micro-organisms - found in the park combine to create a wonderful coherent habitat, a system of gene pools in perfect, though fragile balance, in which the cycle of life is sustained by collective dependence.
Panaroma Route TourFull Day - Approx. 9 hours Visit the Three Rondawels viewsite. Visit the beautiful rock formations of the Blyde River Canyon. Enjoy the boundless vistas of God’s Window. Bourke’s Luck Potholes – deep cylindrical cavities formed by swirling waters. Walk around Pilgrim’s Rest – lovingly restored village originally established in days of the gold rush.
Visit the museum. Visit some of the region’s more scenic waterfalls en route back to Hazyview / Kruger Gate.
Birding / Botanical South Africa has one of the widest diversity of bird types in the world, boasting more than 900 different species and is very...
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Conservation In recent years there has been a marked increase in the demand for hands on participatory conservation experiences. Detailed...
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Family Adventure Southern Africa offers outstanding value for families. Some destinations and establishments cater more fully for the enjoyment...
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Kruger Park Safari Actually referred to as The Greater Kruger National Park, this destination comprises of the Kruger National Park, its private...
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Photography The Southern African region is the world's greatest array of plant and animal life, but most spectacular are the diverse natural...
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Sabi Sands Safari The Sabi Sands borders the western edge of the Kruger National Park. No fences exist between the Kruger Park and the Sabi Sand...
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Lowveld National Botanical Gardens Rugged, rocky river scenery is the perfect, spectacular setting for Nelspruit’s main tourist attraction, the Lowveld National Botanical Garden, situated in the heart and at the hub of Mpumalanga.
The 159ha garden straddles the Crocodile and Nels Rivers. Viewed from the air, it is clear that the two Rivers dominate the scene and determine the character of this...
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Mpumalanga Golf Tour Day 01 Depart from Johannesburg International Airport on a scheduled domestic flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA). On arrival you will be met by your personal game ranger and transferred to Jock Safari Lodge, your next luxury destination.
Jock Safari Lodge is the first private lodge set in the heart of Africa's premier...
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photographers whose images have been used in this site: Michael Poliza, Colin
Bell, Dana Allen, David Ross, Nick Melidonas and Wilderness Safaris.
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Panaroma Route Tour
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