Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga is called ‘Paradise Country’ and is one of the most beautiful and geographically diverse provinces in South Africa. It is the second smallest province in South Africa, landlocked between Gauteng, Limpopo, Mozambique, Swaziland, the Free State and Kwa-Zulu Natal. The entire province of 79500km² has an estimated population of only 4 million and so despite its small size, it still offers vast rural and scenic areas with many outdoors attractions, offering an array of outdoors and a...


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The Talamati Bushveld Camp is rated as the Kruger Park's best bush camp and wins awards annually...

The Orpen Complex in the central section of the Kruger National Park is home to three very attractive and popular rest camps.

Watch this space! The TOPS @ Spar Wine Show is coming to Emnotweni from Thursday, 28 November to Saturday, 30 November...

The Loskop Dam in the Loskop Dam Nature Reserve is the largest dam in the Southern Hemisphere...

Open to day visitors, the Witbank Nature Reserve preserves a threatened Highveld ecosystem and several animal and bird species

Go skydiving in the clear blue skies of the Mpumalanga Highveld with the Witbank Skydiving Club, less than an hour from Pretoria

Experience the Botshabelo Mission Station & Ndebele Historical Village - a South African Heritage Site, dating back to the 1860's

S.A.'s vast landscapes are an explorer's paradise, but reaching beautiful spots often requires an off-road vehicle...

Growing consumer demand for the Westfalia three-bike rack has seen Positive Sports Solutions make the product available from the b

The Takealot Tour of Good Hope's elevation to UCI status for 2019 will ensure that one of South Africa's premier road tours is a

Sauce Delight™ - the latest innovation from LANCEWOOD® - is offering South Africans three tasty and convenient ways to enhance

Over four days the Lonely Bull Trail in Kruger, citified backpackers tune in to their senses and learn some of the tracking...

The BCX professional cycling team will be out to continue a recent run of success when they tackle the Bestmed Jock Classic road r

On a recent trip to the Kruger National Park to#tellbetterstories, we were looking for something a bit different, not just the...

Fancy something Sweet after supper? Avalancia Orange Wine is a great alternative to Port or Sherry, and it's delicously 'orange'

In a major boost for women's cycling in South Africa, Demacon announced that they would be racing on HEAD bicycles in the 2018 se

With the odds stacked against them, Willie Smit's RoadCover team will be aiming to make life as difficult as possible for their r

The second stage could hold the key to victory in the Bestmed Jock Classic, South Africa's toughest one-day road cycling race, at

Enjoy the sounds and sightings at this rustic picnic spot while your picnic fire blazes, then wander off to the lookout deck...

Having recovered from a year hampered by injury, professional road cyclist Willie Smit is looking forward to making his mark when

Staunch South African cycling sponsors Bestmed will honour one of the sport's legendary figures when the Bestmed Phil Liggett Tri

If you head up north of the Letaba River, you will find hardly any tourists and fewer animals, but you'll get to see some...

Another exciting activity to do when visiting the area, is to chase waterfalls as the Lowveld holds the highest collection...

Revel in an exclusive retreat at the new Pafuri Border Camp...

There are many different ways to experience and enjoy South Africa’s world-famous safari destination, the Kruger National Park...

As you travel through the Mpumalanga, you may have various Jock of the Bushveld experiences. You'll come across statues, memorials

Did you know only six percent of the Kruger National Park is accessible to visitors via the main public roads?...

Introducing a new addition to the Cradle of Life family ! Little Maverick is a male tawny lion who was born at Cradle of Life on t

Kruger’s hides put you at the heart of the action as birds and wildlife seek out water and do their best to avoid becoming prey...

Kruger's private concessions certainly don’t come cheap, but do offer memories money can't buy...

The latest options for mountain bikers at Forever Resorts near Groblersdal ...

These wild walking trails will bring you close enough to touch and smell the finer details of the bush.

On a recent day trip to the Kruger National Park I was introduced to the private Mananga Trail – a discrete off-road route that...

For a hundred years, the little town of Graskop has stood on the edge of the Drakensberg escarpment that separates the Lowveld...

Despite being top dog when it comes to hunting, the wild dog faces an uncertain future. Visitors to Kruger can help with resear...

My three week road trip around South Africa, ending in Kruger National Park reaffirmed that Kruger still holds a special place ..

In the Lowveld between the towns of Sabie and Hazyview, the R536 hides more than just the Sabie River. The 14km Matumi Walking ...

Always keen on a good cup of coffee, Sue Adams discovers the real deal in Sabie Valley, where the distance from bean to cup en...

If you are heading out on the N4 East, try to slow down once you hit Machadodorp and enjoy two fascinating routes down the ...

Away from the crowds of Kruger and the tour groups of the Panorama Route, the quiet Lowveld town of White River makes an ideal ...

Sue Adams does a little digging in Mpumalanga and discovers why Sabie was voted Town of the Year 2012. Sabie began because a ...

The Dullstroon Nature Reserve offers tranquility, birding and wildflowers, but mostly excellent fly-fishing and chalets on the dam

The Watchaba Wilderness on the Mpumalanga escarpment is a nature lovers paradise with waterfalls, pools, hiking trails and fishing

The Boondock Forest Lodge above Laapmuiden on the Lowevld offers a spiritually uplifting and transformational labyrinth walk...

See the fascinating Iron Age Lydenburg Heads and learn about the cultural history of the beautiful Lydenburg area of Mpumalanga...

As part of his year-long expedition to 31 of SA's nature reserves, photojournalist Scott Ramsay spent five weeks exploring the ...

Abandon the guidebook to Kruger and head out in a small convoy onto tracks less travelled along the Lebombo 4x4 Eco-trail, ...

Choose hikes of varying lengths on the Bermanzi Hiking Traiil - forest, kloofs, waterfalls, rock pools, birds and cultural sites

Several base camp day trails from the Kranskloof Camp north of Carolina make the most of the Mpumalanga Highveld's scenic beauty.

This 2 day circular hiking trail near the town of Carolina is renowned for its scenic beauty and is a favourite 'weekend away'...

Dams in Belfast, Mpumalanga, might not be behemoths but their trout fishing holds a great deal of promise ...

Blaauwbosch Trout Inn boasts a well stocked fly fishing dam on a large property with affordable self catering accommodation units.

Gary and Sandra Hughes love to travel, usually to remote places. But when an opportunity came up to explore the Kruger Park ...

Mother elephant rescues baby from drowning in a waterhole and then gets stuck herself. Letaba, Kruger National Park, South Africa.

Watch hippos have a set to at the Sunset Dam in Kruger National Park, South Africa

Kruger has a new backpack trail in the area between the Letaba low water bridge and Mingerhout dam. The Lonely Bull Backpack ...

Long Tom Pass is the godfather of the passes that sweep over the northern Drakensberg escarpment to Mpumalanga's Panorama ...

The oldest Trout Farm in Mpumalanga's Highlands Meander and Trout Fishing Mecca offers excellent fly fishing and family activities

Dunkeld Country Estate is a 4 star Trout-and-Game Lodge in Dullstroom, Mpumalanga Highlands Meander - SA's ‘Trout Fishing Mecca

Mavungana Fly Shop, Outfitters & Tour Specialists, Dullstroom offer everything the fly-fishing enthusiast could ever want or need

Montane Forest Plantations with adjoining protected indigenous forest are owned and run by Komatiland Forests and Eco-Tourism.

Enjoy fishing, hiking, birding and the great outdoors around Piet Retief near the Swaziland border, with Outdoor Heartbeat

Little Farm Adventures near Volksrust, Mpumalanga, offers horse riding holidays with activities and accommodation for the family

There's a new way to escape the Kruger crowds. Head out from Shimuwini Camp on the Lonely Bull Trail for a guided, four-day ...

As the N4 steadily winds its way up the mountainous Mpumalanga escarpment, and red Coca-Cola sponsored signboards signal the ...

Kwa Madwala Private Reserve offers vehicle, walking, day, night, elephant-back, horse-back and air safaris and tours to Mozambique

The Big 5 Mjejane Game Reserve near Hectorspruit offers the ultimate in private game viewing on the banks of the Crocodile River.

Prepare to leap into the unknown! Scarier than a bungee, totally terrifying, best thrill imaginable, 100% safe and utterly insane

The second largest Canyon in Africa, one of the deepest in the world, surely the greenest and definitely one of the most beautiful

Enjoy the lush Crocodile River Valley and the area around White River from the saddle of a bike on guided cycle and MTB Trails

Walk and learn about nature, swim in cool rivers and drink in the spirit of the Mpumalanga Escarpment on the Panorama Route

Enjoy out-rides and horse trails in the forests, bush and valleys of the Sandford Conservancy near Hazyview, Mpumalanga

Just 16km from Kruger, The Elephant Sanctuary is Hazyview is waiting to introduce you to their two friendly African Elephant Bulls

The area around Sabie is 'waterfall country', where many beautiful waterfalls beckon, particularly in the hot rainy summer months

The footpint of a giant or a creepily co-incidental pattern of erosion. It's worth a walk up to the granite 'koppi' near Lothair

A great family day out is a visit to Perry's Bridge Reptile Park - see snakes, crocs, alligators, frogs, lizards and tortoises

Experience local Shangaan Culture at the Shangana Cultural Village, Hazyview, Mpumalanga, en-route to the Kruger National Park

Komatipoort is known for its excellent fishing - for Florida Large Mouth & Small Mouth Bass, Tigerfish, Yellowfish & other species

Named after the elusive Black Leopard of the Sabie/Lydenburg area, a luxury safari experience awaits just of the Long Tom Pass

Luiperdkrans Private Game Reserve near Middelburg on the Mpumalanga Highveld packs plenty guaranteed sightings in a 500ha area

Affordable bush safaris, family accommodation and camping, hikes and walks and game viewing in the bushveld of the Loskop Valley

Buffalo Gorge Eco Adventures, Middelburg offers many adventure activities for the whole family, focusing on horse trails and rides

The 2 day Broodboom Cycad trail just outside Middelburg offers stunning scenery, views, rock pools & formations, swimming & cycads

Tellinger’s Stone Circle Museum in Waterval Boven displays many of the ancient items found within or near the Adam’s Calendar site

Kaapsehoop Horse Trails offer 1hr or 3 day trails through the lovely 17000ha Berlin Plantation, Kaapsehoop, Komatiland, Mpumalanga

An ancient stone circle discovered in 2003 in Kaapsehoop is thought to be the oldest man-made structure on earth - 200 000 yrs old

The Blue Swallow Reserve in Kaapsehoop is named for the several nesting pairs of universally endangered Blue Swallow found there

A unique jewellery shop offers spiritual upliftment through the remodelling of old gold and silver jewellery and new custom pieces

The Olifants River flows through a heavily forested, winding Gorge into the Kruger National Park from its source in the Highveld

Luxury Manyeleti Private Game Reserve on the outskirts of Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga is part of the Greater Kruger National Park

Trout River Falls near Lydenburg offers excellent river and dam fly-fishing in spectacular surroundings with a beautiful waterfall

The Lydenburg Falls 5km from Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, consists of 3 individual waterfalls that drop a combined height of over 240m

Experience the scenic beauty of the Mpumalanga 'Highland Meander' from horse-back -10 mins outside Lydenburg on the R36 road

An unusual but truly special offering in Belfast isthe unique one-off handcrafted knives created and sold at Heavin Forge

The misty reeded waters that break the forested expanses around Belfast in Mpumalanga are a fly-fisherman's dream come true

Two circular day trails offer streams, forest & field, trout dams, rocky ridges and a unique waterfall in the Mpumalanga Highlands

The Komati Gorge Wildlife Reserve and Lodge offers superb fly-fishing in the Komati River Gorge near Machadorp and Carolina

The Komati River Gorge is an impressive, bushy and wildlife rich canyon that offers swimming, birding and superb fly-fishing.

The Five Assegais Hiking Trails are made up of several excllent 1-2 day trails through beautiful scenery on a private Estate

Pretty Lake Chrissie is the largest freshwater lake in South Africa and the heart of the pretty 270 lake Mpumalanga Lake District

You can only take photos of scenery and birds, but you can take home 100% Wool Duvets form one of SA's top wool producing regions

A 60km circular birding route around Chrissiesmeer offers great summer birding in the reed beds and pans of the 'Lake District'

The Holnek Game and Nature Reserve offers a challenging 4X4 trail through rugged and beautiful escarpment terrain near Swaziland

What goes down must come up - an abseil the Elands River Gorge at Waterval Boven involves a short climb up after a refreshing swim

The Elands River Falls drop 70m down the Elands River Gorge between the towns of Waterval Boven (Emgwenya) and Waterval Onder

The hot spring waters of Badplaas can be enjoyed by guests and day visitors alike at the Forever Resorts Badplaas Hydro

Wakkerstroom Wetland Reserve is home to the largest population of threatened bird species in S. Africa and a popular birding spot

Travelling through Mpumalanga on the N11 there is a sudden, tangible change in the air when nearing R543. It's like moving ...

Bergwaters Eco Lodge and Spa is situated in Waterval Onder, a hamlet in Mpumalanga ...

The Belfast Royal Hotel is situated in the centre of Belfast, a town in the Highlands area of Mpumalanga ...

Absolute Leisure Cottages is centrally situated in Machadodorp, a quaint town in Mpumalanga ...

West Street Guesthouse is located in Ermelo, a town situated in the Grass and Wetlands area of Mpumalanga ...

Welgekozen Country Lodge is located 500m outside of Piet Retief, a town located in Mpumalanga ...

Waterfront Guest House is located in Carolina, a town located in the mountainous province of Mpumalanga ...

Wakkerstroom Valley Guest House is located 4km’s outside of Wakkerstroom, a small village in the Grass and Wetlands area ...

Wakkerstroom Country Inn is centrally located in Wakkerstroom, a small village, 3 hours from Pretoria in Mpumalanga ...

he Weaver’s Song is a single rondawel located outside of Wakkerstroom, on a working farm in Mpumalanga ...

Smalkloof Guest House, a beautifully restored farmhouse, is centrally situated in Volksrust, Mpumalanga ...

Rohrs Farm Guesthouse is located 17km’s outside of Piet Retief, Mpumalanga. The establishment offers packages on a bed and ...

Ndalo Lodge is situated in Badplaas, a town in the mountainous province of Mpumalanga. The modern lodge has a restaurant and ...

Just Country Self-catering House is situated in Chrissiesmeer, a quaint hamlet in the "Lake District" of Mpumalanga ...

Hlumu Lodge is located in Badplaas, a small town in Mpumalanga ...

Glen Oak Lodge is situated in Amsterdam, a quaint town in the South Eastern region of Mpumalanga ...

Four Flies Nature Farm is tucked away in a valley 20 km’s from Carolina in Mpumalanga ...

Florence Guest Farm is located 5km’s outside of Chrissiesmeer, a small hamlet in Mpumalanga in the "Lake District" of South Africa

Ermelo Inn is situated in the town of Ermelo, in Mpumalanga. The Inn has its own Waenhuis Restaurant ...

Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge is situated outside of Badplaas, a quaint town in Mpumalanga ...

African Flair Country Lodge is situated in Piet Retief, a town in Mpumalanga surrounded by blue gum, wattle and pine trees.

Steep climbs and hairpin bends characterise the scenic mountain passes around Barberton, tucked into a corner of the historic ...

The Pilgrims Pantry offers a peaceful atmosphere, with it’s birds, garden, water features and safe play area for children...

The Greek Kouzina offers you an open kitchen atmosphere. Here you can enjoy their freshly made Greek foods and desserts. The ...

The Flying Dutchman Restaurant lies in the heart of Dullstroom. With a menu for young and old and specials that will drive you...

The Brazen Head is a high-quality authentic Irish Restaurant and Pub, providing a unique Irish atmosphere and service to its...

Summerfields Kitchen was built as a destination for locals and foreigners alike where old farmstyle meets upmarket country...

This five-day trail in the Kruger is quite exceptional, starting where two countries meet and ending at the joining of a third ...

Mac Mac Forest Retreat in the middle of the Komatiland Forest Conservancy still holds its natural beauty with pockets of forest ..

Graceland Golf Course is part of the Graceland Hotel, Casino and Country Club in Secunda, Mpmumalanga Province, South Africa ...

Silver Spoon has large glass doors that open up completely in summer making the restaurant open, airy and cool & on romantic...

Pioneers Grill is elegantly furnished, trendy, modern and up-market, with a guest lounge and bar offering a relaxed fine dining...

Orange Restaurant boasts magnificent views of the Lowveld escarpment. But above and beyond the spectacular vista of the city ...

Oase Restaurant offers some of the finest cuisine in the area. The menu includes super steaks, chicken, pork and lamb dishes...

Lion & Leopard offers mouth watering dishes, full of local and sea food flavour in a relaxed atmosphere. There is also a sports...

Jock's pub and restaurant is fully licensed offering a variety of drinks and delicious meals to suit your budget and culinary...

Fibs is a family run restaurant, specializing in hearty flavoursome food. The menu is eclectic and ever-changing. Local trout...

The Fez Restaurant offers lunch and dinner in relaxed surrounds. It's the perfect place for sharing platters and a good bottle...

Co-Co Pan in Barberton - there is no other place in the country quite like it. Experience the caring, the laughter and of...

Canimambo is an informal, friendly restaurant with a bright and colourful interior that serves great food. Bean stew is as at...

Bistro @ 59 offers breakfasts, tea and cake as well as traditional South African fare for lunch and supper. It’s a pretty,...

1 ON MAIN Fine A'La Carte Restaurant, Wine Cellar & Cocktail Lounge serves hearty dishes with style and passion, brimming with...

The Kruger National Park is one of the last true wildernesses in South Africa, and it makes a great place for real adventure...

Nelspruit Golf Course is located in the capital city of Mpumalanga close to the world famous Kruger National Park ...

Nelspruit is the capital city of the Mpumalanga province. It is affectionately known by its traditional name, Mbombela...

The somnolent village of Chrissiesmeer, capital of South Africa's lake district, has deep roots in history, vibrant biodiversity

The Echo Caves in Mpumalanga are a system of limestone caves, some of the oldest in the world, that has no known end-point...

The Panorama Route in Mpumalanga is one of the most spectacular sightseeing areas in South Africa.

God's Window is one of the most spectacular viewpoints in South Africa, with panoramic views of the Blyde River Canyon...

The Bourke's Luck Potholes in the Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga is one of the major tourist attractions in South Africa...

Crocodile Bridge was the headquarters of the old Sabie Reserve, which would later become the Kruger National Park...

Lower Sabie Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park is rated as one of the best places in the park to spot the Big-Five.

Skukuza Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park is the park's administrative headquarters and the largest camp in the park...

Built on the site of prehistoric settlements, Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park is on of the park's favourite...

Pretoriuskop is the oldest rest camp in the Kruger National Park and is full of rich and interesting history...

The Olifants Rest Camp in the central section of the Kruger National Park is one of the smallest, but most popular camp sites...

The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga is a Kruger Park concession and one of South Africa's favourite...

The Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga is South Africa's most iconic and renowned national park. Stretching over two million ha...

The Sabi Sands Game Reserve in Mpumalanga is one of the most exclusive private game reserves in South Africa.

The Nooitgedacht Dam Nature Reserve in the Mpumalanga grass and wetlands area is home to the magnificent Nooitgedacht Dam...

The Nkomazi Game Reserve is situated in the Makhonjwa mountains, known as the 'holy grail' of the worlds' geological sites...

2200ha of beautiful Drakensberg escarpment fauna and flora, near Lydenberg ands next to the scenically spectacular Long Tom Pass

The Ohrigstad Dam Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga comprises 2500ha of pristine Lowveld bush, and is home to the Ohrigstad Dam...

This small but very scenic reserve is situated on the Long Tom Pass and offers hikes and walks, trout fishing and game viewing

The Steenkampsberg Nature Reserve is an important reserve for the protection of the endangered, wetland-dependent Wattled Crane...

The Blyde River Nature Reserve is situated in the heart of the magnificent Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga.

The Ligwalagwala conservancy was formed as part of a co-operative effort to reintroduce lions into smaller reserves in Mpumalanga.

Mount Sheba Nature Reserve is nestled amongst the mountains and indigenous forests above Pilgrim's Rest in Mpumalanga.

The Verloren Vallei Nature Reserve near Dullstroom, Mpumalanga is a wetland area of international importance...

The Songimvelo Nature Reserve in Barberton, Mpumalanga is the largest provincial nature reserve in South Africa and home to...

Dullstroom in Mpumalanga is the mecca of fly fishing in South Africa and the town thrives on the tourism it gains from it...

The Abel Erasmus Pass is one of Mpumalanga's most magnificent mountain passes, cutting through the Drakensberg escarpment...

The Sudwala Caves are the oldest known caves in the world, making them an absolute must-see on any visit to Mpumalanga

The town of Wakkerstroom in Mpumalanga is an ideal road-trip rest stop and a great spot for mountain biking...

The Malieveld Mountain Biking Trail is one of the shorter trails in the Sabie area, and makes for an ideal half-day activity...

Sabie in Mpumalanga is one area of the country that is capable of hosting a world championship mountain biking event...

Umbhaba Lodge is a luxury resort outside of Hazyview, Mpumalanga offering a fantastic mountain biking trail...

Hebron Farm outside Carolina, Mpumalanga offers mountain bikers some of the most challenging mountain biking in the highveld...

Hazyview lies along the Panorama route in Mpumalanga, and offers adventurous tourists the experience of a lifetime...

Waterval Boven in Mpumalanga is widely hailed as the province's adventure capital, and is one of the best rock climbing spots...

The Queen Rose hiking trail near Barberton is one of the most scenically beautiful hikes in the Mpumalanga region..

Follow the footsteps of the early miners and prospectors of the Mpumalanga goldrush in the 1800's, on the Prospector's trail...

The Fanie Botha Hiking Trail in Sabie, Mpumalanga is one of the pioneering hiking trails in South Africa...

The Uitsoek Trail in Mpumalanga traverses deep valleys and gorges from the foothills of the Drakensberg to the Escarpment and back

The town of Kaapschehoop in Mpumalanga is well-know for its rich natural and cultural heritage, which can be enjoyed on a hike...

The trails in the Olifants Gorge in Mpumalanga traverse an area of 15 000ha at the confluence of the Olifants and Wilge rivers.

The Gary Player designed Leopard Creek Golf Course is rated as one of the top courses in South Africa. Next to the Kruger Nation..

Known as the birding mecca of South Africa, the Punda Maria-Pafuri region of Kruger is the jewel of the Greater Limpopo Trans...

Wild's editor was inspired to shortlist a few parks with new bird hides, opened in the past year...