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THE WILD FRONTIER
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Mpumalanga - The Wild Frontier: Situated
in the south eastern part of Mpumalanga, this region shares borders with Mozambique,
Swaziland and the southern tip of the Kruger
National Park. The Wild Frontier is made up of the historic towns of Barberton,
Komatipoort, Kaapmuiden and Badplaas. The region also holds rich historical sentiments for
the people of Mozambique, because of the Samora Machel monument erected in a small village
in this region where his plane crashed.
The Wild Frontier is referred to as the cradle of life, owing to the archaeological
discoveries dating back more than three billion years. Evidence abounds in the imposing
Mkonjwa mountains, which is said to be one of the oldest in the world. Highlights of the
Wild Frontier region include the historic town of Barberton (a fascinating reminder of the
old gold rush days), Komatipoort, a major Southern African crossroad in the region,
linking Africa’s diverse people. You could visit three countries in just one day:
Swaziland, Mozambique and South
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WILD FRONTIER 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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 Within a 12 kilometre radius of Barberton
you have access to half a dozen nature and wildlife reserves - within an hour, you can
find your way to the Kruger National Park - or
that there are some lovely hiking routes, some of which include picnic areas. Barberton is
also a really exciting area for adventure sport, particularly ... Barberton Info »
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 The route along the N4 between Nelspruit
and Malelane
passes a number of uninspiring little towns, few of which are particularly appealing to
visitors, although Kaapmuiden (Cape mouth) - essentially a small farming village with
little more than a particularly good butcher, if you happen to know ... Kaapmuiden Info »
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 Marketed as
“more than just a stopover“, Komatipoort
is essentially a quiet little town just three kilometres from the Lebombo border post into
Mozambique. Komatipoort serves mainly as a railway and customs centre, which is
unsurprising given its orgins as a base camp for railway workers in 1890 ... Komatipoort
Info »
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 Marloth Park is
at once a town and nature conservancy, shared equally by man and beast; as well it should
since it borders on the Kruger National Park in a bend of the Crocodile River where a
residential development has little claim. The advantage to staying here, aside from the
incredible beauty of the ... Marloth Park Info »
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 The Malelane
gate is one of the main entrances into the Kruger National Park, which means that the
little town, and the farms that surround it, cater for visitors to the park, and there are
some excellent lodges and Bed & Breakfasts - even the major supermarket players like
Spar and Pick ‘n Pay have ... more Malelane Info »
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 The little town
of Schoemansdal, just outside of Malelane and 12
kilometres west of Makhado off the R522 en
route to Vivo, began as one of the most important trading centres in the then Northern
Transvaal in the time of largely renegade and shady dealings in ivory, horns, skins, salt
and wood ... more Schoemansdal Info »
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 Skukuza is located in the south of the
Kruger and is without a doubt its most popular camp, mainly because of the game viewing,
which is touted as the best in the park - not least because the camp overlooks the Sabie
River. The camp itself is quite lovely and lies next to an old river bridge, complete with
an ... more Skukuza
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WILD FRONTIER ATTRACTIONS
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 Kruger National
Park: The Kruger National 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 National Park offers an
exceptional experience in Africa at its best ... more » Kruger National Park
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 Kruger National
Park Tours which have been compiled by experienced Tour Operators. Kruger Park Tour
Packages allow the traveller a stress-free holiday in the Park with all aspects of the
trip taken care of. Take a tailor-made tour or join a daily excursions of the Park ... see
» Kruger National Park
Tours
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 Sabi Sands Game Reserve: The name 'Sabie'
comes from the Zulu 'eSaba', meaning 'afraid'. Both man and beast approach the river with
care and respect. It is at once a sanctuary of life and a gripping display of survival. It
is what visitors from all over the world come to experience: raw, untouch ... more » Sabi Sand
Game Reserve
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 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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 Working closely
with the Kruger
National Park and nature conservation authorities, the Leopard Creek golf course was
specifically designed to blend in with the surroundings, providing sophisticated leisure
amenities in an undisturbed natural environment. A paradise for bird ... Leopard Creek Golf
Course »
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