Lowveld
Think Crocodile, Lion, Hippo, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino, Cheetah, herds of Buffalo, Game, Giraffe, Zebra, Anatelope in their hundreds and thousands, under a hot African Sun. Mpumalanga shares the Big Game heavy ‘lowveld’ biome with Limpopo Province to the north, much of which is protected within the Greater Kruger National Park.
Besides the Kruger National Park, there are a number of Private Game Reserves and Lodges that offer from ultra-luxury to family – friendly safari accommodation and...
Talamati Bushveld Camp, Kruger National Park
The Talamati Bushveld Camp is rated as the Kruger Park's best bush camp and wins awards annually...
Orpen Rest Camp Complex, Kruger National Park
The Orpen Complex in the central section of the Kruger National Park is home to three very attractive and popular rest camps.
LANCEWOOD Spills its Saucy New Secret
Sauce Delight™ - the latest innovation from LANCEWOOD® - is offering South Africans three tasty and convenient ways to enhance
Lonely Bull Trail Kruger National Park
Over four days the Lonely Bull Trail in Kruger, citified backpackers tune in to their senses and learn some of the tracking...
Kruger National Park’s Mananga 4X4 adventure trail
On a recent trip to the Kruger National Park to#tellbetterstories, we were looking for something a bit different, not just the...
Avalencia Wine from Rottcher Wineries, White River
Fancy something Sweet after supper? Avalancia Orange Wine is a great alternative to Port or Sherry, and it's delicously 'orange'
Mafunyane 4x4 Adventure - Kruger camping in the wild
Enjoy the sounds and sightings at this rustic picnic spot while your picnic fire blazes, then wander off to the lookout deck...
Pafuri Border Camp Kruger National Park - Northern Highlight
Revel in an exclusive retreat at the new Pafuri Border Camp...
6 ways to ‘do’ the Kruger National Park
There are many different ways to experience and enjoy South Africa’s world-famous safari destination, the Kruger National Park...
In photos: walking trails to make you fall in love with Kruger
Did you know only six percent of the Kruger National Park is accessible to visitors via the main public roads?...
Maverick
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
The hide life - Lake Panic is tops in Kruger
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...
Golden Kudus
Kruger's private concessions certainly don’t come cheap, but do offer memories money can't buy...
Six of the best walking trails in Kruger
These wild walking trails will bring you close enough to touch and smell the finer details of the bush.
A festival of birds in the Kruger National Park
On a recent day trip to the Kruger National Park I was introduced to the private Mananga Trail – a discrete off-road route that...
Painted Wolf - our beautiful wild dogs
Despite being top dog when it comes to hunting, the wild dog faces an uncertain future. Visitors to Kruger can help with resear...
Why I love Kruger
My three week road trip around South Africa, ending in Kruger National Park reaffirmed that Kruger still holds a special place ..
7 Secrets of Sabie River Valley
In the Lowveld between the towns of Sabie and Hazyview, the R536 hides more than just the Sabie River. The 14km Matumi Walking ...
The High Road or the Low Road? Two routes to the Lowveld ..
If you are heading out on the N4 East, try to slow down once you hit Machadodorp and enjoy two fascinating routes down the ...
A river runs through it
Away from the crowds of Kruger and the tour groups of the Panorama Route, the quiet Lowveld town of White River makes an ideal ...
Boondocks Labyrinth, Kaapmuiden
The Boondock Forest Lodge above Laapmuiden on the Lowevld offers a spiritually uplifting and transformational labyrinth walk...
Kruger's wild north
As part of his year-long expedition to 31 of SA's nature reserves, photojournalist Scott Ramsay spent five weeks exploring the ...
Extreme Kruger - Lebombo 4X4
Abandon the guidebook to Kruger and head out in a small convoy onto tracks less travelled along the Lebombo 4x4 Eco-trail, ...
The pros and cons of Kruger and trans border parks
Gary and Sandra Hughes love to travel, usually to remote places. But when an opportunity came up to explore the Kruger Park ...
See video of mother elephant saving her baby from drowning
Mother elephant rescues baby from drowning in a waterhole and then gets stuck herself. Letaba, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Hippo Wars Video at Sunset Dam in Kruger Park, South Africa
Watch hippos have a set to at the Sunset Dam in Kruger National Park, South Africa
A walk in the Lonely Wild
Kruger has a new backpack trail in the area between the Letaba low water bridge and Mingerhout dam. The Lonely Bull Backpack ...
New Backpacking Trail in Kruger
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 ...
Ghosts, granite and wild horses
As the N4 steadily winds its way up the mountainous Mpumalanga escarpment, and red Coca-Cola sponsored signboards signal the ...
Kwa Madwala Private Game Reserve, Hectorspruit
Kwa Madwala Private Reserve offers vehicle, walking, day, night, elephant-back, horse-back and air safaris and tours to Mozambique
Mjejane Game Reserve, Hectorpsruit
The Big 5 Mjejane Game Reserve near Hectorspruit offers the ultimate in private game viewing on the banks of the Crocodile River.
Cycle Trails & Mountain Biking in White River, Mpumalanga
Enjoy the lush Crocodile River Valley and the area around White River from the saddle of a bike on guided cycle and MTB Trails
Tigerfish and Bass Fishing in Komatipoort
Komatipoort is known for its excellent fishing - for Florida Large Mouth & Small Mouth Bass, Tigerfish, Yellowfish & other species
Kaapsehoop Horse Trails
Kaapsehoop Horse Trails offer 1hr or 3 day trails through the lovely 17000ha Berlin Plantation, Kaapsehoop, Komatiland, Mpumalanga
Adam’s Calendar
An ancient stone circle discovered in 2003 in Kaapsehoop is thought to be the oldest man-made structure on earth - 200 000 yrs old
Birding in the Blue Swallow Reserve, Kaapsehoop
The Blue Swallow Reserve in Kaapsehoop is named for the several nesting pairs of universally endangered Blue Swallow found there
Soul Creations, Kaapsehoop
A unique jewellery shop offers spiritual upliftment through the remodelling of old gold and silver jewellery and new custom pieces
Manyeleti Game Reserve
Luxury Manyeleti Private Game Reserve on the outskirts of Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga is part of the Greater Kruger National Park
Gold Rush Mountain Gambol
Steep climbs and hairpin bends characterise the scenic mountain passes around Barberton, tucked into a corner of the historic ...
The Greek Kouzina, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
The Greek Kouzina offers you an open kitchen atmosphere. Here you can enjoy their freshly made Greek foods and desserts. The ...
Lebombo Eco 4x4 Trail, Kruger National Park
This five-day trail in the Kruger is quite exceptional, starting where two countries meet and ending at the joining of a third ...
Orange Restaurant, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Orange Restaurant boasts magnificent views of the Lowveld escarpment. But above and beyond the spectacular vista of the city ...
Lion & Leopard Restaurant, Komatiepoort, Mpumalanga
Lion & Leopard offers mouth watering dishes, full of local and sea food flavour in a relaxed atmosphere. There is also a sports...
Fez Restaurant, White River, Mpumalanga
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 Restaurant, Barberton, Mpumalanga
Co-Co Pan in Barberton - there is no other place in the country quite like it. Experience the caring, the laughter and of...
Kruger National Park - real adventure in real Africa
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, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Nelspruit Golf Course is located in the capital city of Mpumalanga close to the world famous Kruger National Park ...
Nelspruit, Lowveld, Mpumalanga
Nelspruit is the capital city of the Mpumalanga province. It is affectionately known by its traditional name, Mbombela...
Sightseeing along the Panorama Route, Mpumalanga
The Panorama Route in Mpumalanga is one of the most spectacular sightseeing areas in South Africa.
God's Window, Blyde River Canyon, Mpumalanga
God's Window is one of the most spectacular viewpoints in South Africa, with panoramic views of the Blyde River Canyon...
Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp Complex, Kruger National Park
Crocodile Bridge was the headquarters of the old Sabie Reserve, which would later become the Kruger National Park...
Lower Sabie Rest Camp, 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, Kruger National Park
Skukuza Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park is the park's administrative headquarters and the largest camp in the park...
Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp, Kruger National 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 Rest Camp, Kruger National Park
Pretoriuskop is the oldest rest camp in the Kruger National Park and is full of rich and interesting history...
Olifants Rest Camp, Kruger National Park
The Olifants Rest Camp in the central section of the Kruger National Park is one of the smallest, but most popular camp sites...
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Mpumalanga
The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga is a Kruger Park concession and one of South Africa's favourite...
The Kruger National Park
The Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga is South Africa's most iconic and renowned national park. Stretching over two million ha...
Nkomazi Game Reserve, Barberton, Mpumalanga
The Nkomazi Game Reserve is situated in the Makhonjwa mountains, known as the 'holy grail' of the worlds' geological sites...
Ligwalagwala Conservancy, Komatipoort, 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, Pilgrim's Rest, Mpumalanga
Mount Sheba Nature Reserve is nestled amongst the mountains and indigenous forests above Pilgrim's Rest in Mpumalanga.
Songimvelo Nature Reserve, Barberton, Mpumalanga
The Songimvelo Nature Reserve in Barberton, Mpumalanga is the largest provincial nature reserve in South Africa and home to...
Sudwala Caves, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
The Sudwala Caves are the oldest known caves in the world, making them an absolute must-see on any visit to Mpumalanga
Queen Rose Hiking Trail, Barberton, Mpumalanga
The Queen Rose hiking trail near Barberton is one of the most scenically beautiful hikes in the Mpumalanga region..
Hiking the Uitsoek Hiking Trail, Mpumalanga
The Uitsoek Trail in Mpumalanga traverses deep valleys and gorges from the foothills of the Drakensberg to the Escarpment and back
Hiking in Kaapschehoop, Mpumalanga
The town of Kaapschehoop in Mpumalanga is well-know for its rich natural and cultural heritage, which can be enjoyed on a hike...
Leopard Creek Golf Course, Malelane, Mpumalanga
The Gary Player designed Leopard Creek Golf Course is rated as one of the top courses in South Africa. Next to the Kruger Nation..
Luvuvhu to Limpopo - Punda Maria Kruger National Park
Known as the birding mecca of South Africa, the Punda Maria-Pafuri region of Kruger is the jewel of the Greater Limpopo Trans...
Hide and seek
Wild's editor was inspired to shortlist a few parks with new bird hides, opened in the past year...
Kruger National Park
Kruger is South Africa's most iconic Kruger National Park is simply enormous. It comprises nearly reserve. It's a pristine wilderness that's practically...
Bushveld Bliss
The Kruger National Park is better known for the Big Five than its birdies and eagles, as Meg de Jongdiscovered on a recent trip....
