The Grass & Wetlands Region, Mpumalanga
The Mpumalanga Grass and Wetlands region is a birding paradise. This serene region is located in the south eastern part of the Mpumalanga Province and shares its borders with Swaziland, KwaZulu Natal and the Free State provinces.
Did you know? Mpumalanga’s ‘Lake District’ has at its heart Lake Chrissie, the country’s largest natural, freshwater lake, with a surface area of 1043 hectares. Around it are some 320 lakes and pans, mostly on private land, that give rise to a host of birds (Lake Chrissie is home to 20 000 lesser and greater flamingos alone), butterflies and frogs.
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 Bushmen paintings.
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Dawsons Homestead
Dawsons Homestead is a comfortable old farmhouse offering accommodation in Badplaas. Located 2.1km from Dawsons Game & Trout Lodge, guests can en...
Yellowwood Cottage at Komati Gorge
Yellowwood Cottage is located right on the river and has five en-suite bedrooms with Queen-size beds and a loft room with two single beds for the...
Dawsons Game & Trout Lodge
A unique African Experience, at the head of the Nelshoogte Pass, Dawson's offers exclusive luxury in individually styled rooms. Rich décor create...
The Bubble Valley
Overlooking the beautiful scenery of Piet Retief, The Bubble Valley offers a breath-taking escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The Bu...
Kingfisher Cottage at Komati Gorge
Kingfisher Cottage can sleep up to eight guests in three bedrooms. The first two bedrooms are furnished with a Queen-size bed and the third room ...
Zebra Cottage at Komati Gorge
Zebra Cottage is located at Komati Gorge Lodge near the village of Dullstroom. It is a convenient stop over point from either Gauteng or KwaZulu ...
Dawsons Cottage
Dawsons Cottage offers rustic but comfortable accommodation in Badplaas at Dawson's Game and Trout Lodge. This is a great place to enjoy a cosy a...
Freckled Frog Cottage
On the Mpumalanga Highveld bordering Kwa Zulu Natal, nestled between mountains and wetlands, lies the Freckled Frog Cottage at Forellenhof Guest ...
Firefly Cottage
Firefly Cottage can sleep up to four guests in two bedrooms. The kitchen is equipped with a two-plate stove, microwave and fridge. The lounge has...
Destinations in the Grass & Wetlands Region
Amersfoort
Just across the KwaZulu Natal border in Mpumalanga, Amersfoort lies about 30 minutes' drive from Volksrust, in the heart of the country's energy, mining and transport base. Standerton is just west of here, whilst the N11 passes right through town, interse...
Amsterdam
Despite being named after the city in the Netherlands this pretty little town, virtually on the border with Swaziland, was originally settled by the Scottish when 300 of them arrived with a man named McCorkindale who did not just want to settle here, but ...
Badplaas
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Once you've booked your hotel or Badplaas accommodation, look through the destination pages below for info on attractions and things to do during your visit to Badplaas in the Mpumalanga province.
Lying nestled at the foot of the Ndlumudlumu Mountains ...
Carolina
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Carolina lies in the Grass and Wetlands region of Mpumalanga, South Africa. This entire region boasts exceptional natural beauty and dotted with an abundance of shimmering lakes and rivers.
There was a rather vital wagon route from Johannesburg to the...
Chrissiesmeer
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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 fir...
Ekulindeni
Formerly known as Eerstehoek, eKulindeni is situated in the Grass and Wetlands region of Mpumalanga 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 th...
Ermelo
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Situated in the Grass and Wetlands region of the Mpumalanga province lies the town of Ermelo. Two of South Africa’s most famous musicians come from Ermelo, namely Jennifer Ferguson and the late Lucky Dube.
Ermelo was established on the site of a church...
Lothair
The little town of Lothair, close to the towns of Chrissiesmeer and Amsterdam, lies just outside the border with Swaziland. The economy of the small town is driven largely by forestry and logging, and pine and eucalyptus plantations make much of the surro...
Piet Retief
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Situated in the south eastern corner of Mpumalanga lies the picturesque town of Piet Retief. Surrounded by beautiful plantations of Bluegum and Wattle trees, Piet Retief is a place where travellers can relax before carrying on with their journey to Pongol...
Volksrust
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Volksrust is a quaint South African town with plenty of history and cultural sights. Situated close to many famous battle sites, Volksrust became a municipality in 1904 and is currently the commercial center of an area where maize, wool, sorghum, sunflowe...
Wakkerstroom
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A once sleepy village, Wakkerstroom is set in a peaceful valley surrounded by panoramic views.
Nowadays, an ever-growing stream of visitors and holiday makers wanting to get away from city life, are coming to Wakkerstroom to indulge in the many excit...