Nelspruit, Lowveld Legogote
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Nelspruit, the capital of Mpumalanga, lies in the fertile valley of the Crocodile River and has been called the gateway to Mpumalanga and the Kruger National Park. The Lowveld botanical gardens just outside Nelspruit boasts a rare collection of plant species and the first man-made rain forest which attracts the majority of Nelspruits visitors.
Nearby Sudwala caves, a dinosaur park and cultural centre will expose your senses to the most primitive of Africa’s history. A short distance away from Nelspruit is the gold mining town of Kaapsehoop where the mist filled evenings and herds of wild horses grazing in the town will transport you into memories of the past. The mountains in and around Nelspruit provide much in the way of camping and hiking traills with varying levels of intensity.
The Nelspruit Nature Reserve offers several walks through the reserve, lasting from one to six hours. The Green Heritage Hiking Trail offers a pleasant, relaxing way to enjoy the indigenous vegetation, a wide diversity of birds and small antelope. Take a walk along the Nelspruit Historical Walking Trail. Stretching from the Promenade Centre to the Civic Centre, the one-hour historical route brings interesting facets of Nelspruit's past to life. Features include a restored ox-wagon in the library gardens.
With its sub-tropical climate, abundant sunshine and lush hills and valleys it forms the ideal base from which to explore Mpumalanga. The inhabitants are warm and welcoming, catering to every need and providing you with exactly what you need to make your holiday a pleasant one.
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Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA): The Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, (also referred to as KMIA) is a privately owned airport, operated by Primkop Airport Management (Pty) Ltd. The airport was constructed in an African theme with the Airport Terminal building being under ... more information
Kruger National Park
The largest game reserve in South Africa, the Kruger National Park is larger than Israel. Nearly 2 million hectares of land that stretch for 352 kilometres (20 000 square kilometres) from north to south along the Mozambique border, is given over to an almost indescribable wildlife experience. Certainly it ranks with the ... more information
Lowveld National Botanical Garden
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 ... more information
Mbombela Stadium
The Mbombela Stadium located just 7km outside of Nelspruit in Mpumalanga has been designed to ensure it enjoys a life beyond the 2010 World Cup tournament as an adaptable sports, entertainment and exhibition venue. Mbombela Stadium has been proposed as for both the first and second round matches ... more information
Nelspruit Golf Course
A must to play when visiting the Kruger National Park and this outstanding tourist area and the busiest golf course in the region. The course offers all indgenous Lowveld trees and over 256 different species of birds. The Nelspruit Golf Club is host to the annual Jock of the Bushveld Festival of golf when hundreds ... more information
Perry's Bridge Reptile Park
Perry's Bridge Reptile Park is conveniently located just 14kms from Phabeni gate and Numbi gate to Kruger National Park and on the panoramic route to Blyde River Canyon. This is an opportunity not to be missed when you visit the Lowveld. Species to view include: anacondas, reticulated pythons, black ... more information
Sudwala Caves
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 ... more information
Three Rondavels
Exactly as they sound, the Three Rondavels are three round mountain tops with slightly pointed tops, very similar to the traditional round or oval African homesteads made with local materials called rondavels. They are sometimes also called the Three Sisters (although this confuses them with a similar ... more information
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Tangerine
Where: Nelspruit
How much (per person): On Request
Tangerine is an inviting Nelspruit restaurant that has a distinctive international look and feel to it. Despite having a dramatic baroque th ... more information
Nukain Mabusa's 'Garden of Flowers'
Where: Kaapmuiden / Nelspruit
How much (per person): Free
Between a rock and a soft space lies the remnants of the unofficial rock art revolution instigated by Nukain Mabusa's 'Garden of Flowers'. A ... more information
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'The Yellow Caravan'
Where: Nelspruit
Portugal comes to Mpumalanga; Mozambique flavours wash inland. A friendly yellow caravan stationed in the local strip mall parking lot has had trolley pusher's mouths watering and shopper's bellie ... more information
Adega Restaurant
Where: Nelspruit
Portuguese cuisine and hospitality are what Adega is all about. Nelspruit is now home to one of these popular franchises, which began in the late 1990’s and have continued to be popular amongst Portug ... more information
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