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LOWVELD LEGOGOTE
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Mpumalanga Lowveld: The
Lowveld is home to the seat of the provincial administration in Nelspruit, White River and
the township KaNyamazane. In the Lowveld you will find the oldest dolomite caves in the
world, the famous Sudwala Caves and a botanical garden with an enormous collection of
cycads and an African rainforest.
The Lowveld Region is situated in the lower reaches of the Mpumalanga escarpment and
comprises of the towns of Nelspruit (Mpumalanga's capital) White River, Kaapsehoop and
Kanyamazane. With an array of attractions to explore the Lowveld Legogote is well
known for the Sudwala Caves (one of the oldest caves in the world), the quaint village of
Kaapsehoop and its wild horses, the mesmerising butterfly garden in the White River area
and the Lowveld Botanical Gardens that offers several hiking trails, the largest
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LOWVELD LEGOGOTE DESTINATIONS
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 Nelspruit: Nelspruit is
the capital of the Mpumalanga Province. Located on the Crocodile River 60km east of the
Mozambique border. It is the seat of the provincial government and is a manufacturing
center and a commercial hub for the region's agricultural sector. Industries in the city
include canneries ... Nelspruit Info »
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 White River: Set in an
important agricultural and forestry area, the streets of White River are lined with date
palms, bougainvillaea and jacaranda trees. About three kilometres from town, Rottcher
Wineries, in Nutcracker Valley, offer cellar tours which will introduce you to unusual
orange wines and ... White River Info »
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 Kaapsehoop:
Kaapsehoop is situated 25km southwest of Nelspruit on a buttress of the Mpumalanga escarpment.
Kaapsehoop is a well looked after and protected area that has a wide array of endangered
bird species to be seen. This is one of Kaapsehoops biggest attractions and it draws
1000s of bird ... Kaapsehoop »
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LOWVELD LEGOGOTE ATTRACTIONS
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 A series of
caverns featuring stalactites and stalagmites. The Sudwala Caves, which are said to be
about 2 000 million years old, are one of the major attractions in the Region. The caves
contain not only stalagmites and stalagtites, but also the fossilised remains of
'collenia' a form of algae that it is believed ... Sudwala Caves »
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 One of the main
reasons to visit Nelspruit, the Lowveld National Botanical Garden lies just outside of
town, a beautiful 159 hectare space dominated by rugged, rocky river scenery, and home to
over 600 naturally occurring plant species, and a further 2000 that have been introduced
to the ... Lowveld
National Botanical Garden »
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| KRUGER MPUMALANGA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT |
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 The Kruger
Mpumalanga International Airport, (also referred to as KMIA) is a privately owned airport.
The airport was constructed in an African theme with the Airport Terminal building being
under thatch. The unique 7350m² structure blends in with the surrounding bushveld terrain
and has become a favourite landmark ... KMIA »
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 The Kruger
National Park: The Kruger Park in South Africa is best known
for the 'Big Five' - Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino - and is truly the
flagship of Africa and South Africa's game reserves. The Kruger Park offers an exceptional
experience - Africa at its best ...more » The Kruger National Park
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PPRIVATE
GAME RESERVES |
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 Mpumalanga Game Reserves: Private game reserves lie along
the western border of the Kruger National Park and recently, much of the fencing that once
separated these reserves from Kruger have come down, allowing the animals to roam freely
between the private Game Reserves and the Kruger ... more » Mpumalanga Game Reserves
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