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THE GRASS AND WETLANDS
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Grass and Wetlands Region: The
Mpumalanga Grass and Wetlands region is a birding
paradise. This serene region is located in the south eastern part of Mpumalanga and shares
its borders with Swaziland, KwaZulu Natal and the Free State provinces.
Highlights of the region include the hundreds of lakes and forgotten hamlets in the
central area, rock formations and splendid scenery of the imposing mountains.
It is in the Grass and Wetlands region where one can engage in unusual activities like
"frogging expeditions" or watch stars during "stargazing weekends".
Fierce battles were fought in the past, with the most notable being the battle of
Chrissiesmeer that is annually re-enacted. In the region, you can discover and marvel at
the lost legoya nation's huts that are still standing after a millennium, as well as
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GRASS & WETLANDS DESTINATIONS
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  Badplaas
came into being as a result of the discovery of gold in Barberton, when it
became a major stopover on a wagon route that made its way to the Lowveld, where Boer
farmers had settled. There is something of the mystic to the little resort, with its
healing waters known to the local tribespeople as ... more Badplaas Info »
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 Situated just to the North West of Carolina
is the picturesque Nooitgedacht Nature Reserve. This nature reserve is a very popular
birding area and home to more than 200 species of spectacular birds. In addition to
birding, there are also a few exciting horse and hiking trails that can be enjoyed in ...
more Carolina
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 Situated in the
very heart of South Africa’s shimmering lake district is the historic town of
Chrissiesmeer, otherwise known as Lake Chrissie. Lake Chrissie, is the largest freshwater
lake in South Africa. It is said
that the Chrissiesmeer area was first inhabited by the San thousands of years ago ... more
Chrissiemeer
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 Formerly known as Eerstehoek, eKulindeni is
situated in the Grass and Wetlands region of Mpumalaga in South Africa. This lovely little town lies on the
Southern border of the picturesque Songimvelo Nature Reserve and it is from this nature
reserve that it derives most of its economic benefits ... more Ekulindeni »
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 Ermelo is the educational, industrial as
well as commercial centre of a proud 7,750m² district in the Mpumalanga province in South Africa. As
you wander through this lovely town you will notice the gorgeous scattered maize, cattle,
wool and sunflower farms to mention a few. Anthracite, coal ... more about » Ermelo
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 Piet Retief:
Piet Retief was the person for whom this town was named in 1883 In the heart of massive
timber plantations, it has enjoyed a rich and eventful history. Voortrekker descendants
were the founders of the original village, but settlers of all nationalities, among them
Germans and Scots soon ... more about » Piet Retief Info
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 Wakkerstroom: Wakkerstroom offers the birder the best of South
Africa’s grassland endemic and other grass-loving bird species. A good cross-section
of water birds and a reasonable complement of forest birds are found throughout
Wakkerstroom and make for some exhilarating bird-viewing ... more about » Wakkerstroom
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| Activities |
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Visit the lost
Legoya nation’s huts, enjoy cool nights, misty mornings and soothing green
landscapes. See the Bushman paintings and historic battlefields that have defined South
Africa’s rich history. Birding excursions, hiking trails, horse-riding activities,
`frogging expeditions' and stargazing weekends are some of the unusual activities you
could expect to enjoy in the region. |
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