Nelspruit, Lowveld Legogote
Once you've booked your hotel or Nelspruit accommodation, explore the destination pages below for info on attractions, activities and things to do when you visit Nelspruit in Mpumalanga.
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.
Additional Reading
For more info about Nelspruit see our articles on the SA Travel News Blog: • Nelspruits Lowveld Botanical Garden - A little piece of heaven • A little taste of Nelspruit • When in Nelspruit: shop 'til you drop • Day trips from Nelspruit
Travellers' Reviews
3 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.
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The Sudwala Caves in Nelspruit are nice
Michelle (Cape Town)
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Nelspruit is an awesome place to visit - it is central to so many interesting and great places to visit. Kruger Park is just 50mins away, the Panorama incorporating Pilgrims Rest, all the falls, God's window etc is a wonderful day/or half day trip, Chimpanzee Eden, Sudwala Caves, Lowveld Botanical Gardens,Kaapschehoop Wild Horses and just so much more. Great restaurants and great people. The best kept secret in the country!
Jane Gunstone (Nelspruit)
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options

Joyful, Magical & Zesty
Joyful, Magical & Zesty is a lovely lodge situated just 11km outside of Nelspruit offering fully contained self-catering facilities for couples, ...

Killarney Farm House
An exclusive country home set in a river valley of outstanding natural beauty on a working tropical fruit and nut farm. Luxury self-catering acco...

Deja View Exclusive Guest House
Deja View Exclusive Guest House offers fabulous accommodation and excellent service in Nelspruit. From here you are ideally located to explore wh...

Riate Lodge
Riate Lodge is the ideal base from which to conduct your exploration of this rich and diverse, natural conservation region. Game drives to Kruger...

The Rest Zebra Lodge
The Rest Zebra Lodge is situated in the secure 48 hectare Rest Country Estate in Nelspruit. With an elevated, mountain location the estate offers...

Hummingbird's Nest
Hummingbird's Nest offers comfortable accommodation in a quiet area just two kilometers form Nelspruits main business district. From here you are...

La Roca Guesthouse
La Roca is a four star guest house where you can enjoy luxurious and elegant accommodation in individually decorated en-suite rooms, sumptuous br...

Vinique Guesthouse
Vinique Guesthouse is situated in a quiet neighbourhood two kilometres from Nelspruit’s central business district. It is an owner-managed guest-h...

Nirvana Country House
Located just 13.7km outside of Nelspruit on the Umhloti Reserve, Nirvana Country House provides accommodation in a number of rooms. The establish...

Oluchi Lodge
Situated just 10kms outside Nelspruit, Oluchi is located in a conservancy which houses the biggest rhino rehabilitation centre in the world. Bed ...

Hippo Water Front
Hippo Water Front on the banks of the Crocodile River, offers affordable, clean, comfortable and fully equipped en-suite timber log chalets and r...

Tarentaal Oorslaap
Tarentaal Oorslaap is a 3-star graded Bed & Breakfast, situated in the beautiful Ntulo Wildlife Estate only 3km from Nelspruit on the Kaapschehoo...

LoerieRoep
LoerieRoep is an owner managed, affordable self-catering units situated in a large, beautiful garden. This unit have a holiday feel. They are tas...

Spring Acres Guesthouse
Located in Nelspruit, Spring Acres Guesthouse is situated within easy reach the city centre. The Guesthouse offers four luxury en-suite guest roo...

Tomjachu Bush Retreat
Tomjachu is an exclusive private estate set in over 1000 acres of game fenced mountain bushveld. We accommodate 14 guests at the Homestead and th...

The Tree House
The Tree House cottage can accommodate up to two adults and is furnished with a Queen-size bed. There is also a bathroom with a shower and an ope...

Kruger's Guest House
Kruger's Guest House offers accommodation in seven rooms. Friendly staff and pleasant, comfortable rooms will ensure a memorable stay. It is conv...

Global Village Guest House
Whether you are visiting the beautiful province of Mpumalanga on business or for more leisurely pursuits, Global Village Guest House is an ideal...

The Rest Guesthouse
The Rest Guesthouse offers bed and breakfast accommodation in three rooms. The guesthouse is located in Nelspruit and is an ideal stop over for t...

Execustay Boutique Guest House
Execustay is a boutique guesthouse offering bed & breakfast accommodation in twelve luxury rooms. Each of the twelve spacious rooms sleeps two gu...

Francolin Lodge
Francolin Lodge is set on its own koppie with unrivalled views over the Lowveld and offers convenient access to the best of the Lowveld attractio...

Blue Grass Nest
If you are looking for comfortable and affordable accommodation in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, Blue Grass Nest will be the answer. Ilana and Johan van...

Cascades Lodge & Apartments
The Cascades Lodge & Apartments provides comfortable accommodation and an unforgettable experience in the cultural and business surroundings of M...

Matumi Golf Lodge
Matumi Golf Lodge is a Bed & Breakfast situated in the tranquil and secure environment of the Matumi Golf Estate in Nelspruit. Just 25km from the...

Rockview Lodge
Rockview offers you serene tranquility and is ideal for the business traveler and couples or families needing a break from city life. Our game fa...

Ekukhanyeni
In the heart of the Mpumalanga Lowveld nestled at the foot of a majestic cliff, lies Ekukhanyeni Guest House. Surrounded by magnificent natural a...

Casa Montanja
Casa Montanja is a newly established guesthouse, situated in a peaceful suburb close to Nelspruit’s Central Business District and the N4 highway....

Old Vic Traveller's Inn
Old Vic Traveller's Inn caters for all travellers from families to sport groups and single people. Accommodation is a choice from the budget room...

Christie's @ 32 on Russell
Centrally and conveniently situated in Nelspruit, in a luxuriant 6800 square meter garden dominated by Royal Palms and indigenous trees, is Chris...

Be Our Guest
Be Our Guest offers Mpumalanga self catering accommodation in the area of Nelspruit. The property is only a nineteen minute walk from Nelspruit N...

Beetleloop Guest House
Beetleloop Guest House aims to tailor an overnight experience to fulfil every guest's individual requirements. We offer complete comfort in a nat...

Almar View B&B
Beautifully situated working macadamia farm, only 3 hours from Johannesburg, en-route to the Kruger Park. Overlooking the Crocodile River Valley,...

Jorn's Gastehaus
Located in Nelspruit and surrounded by a lush garden, Jörn's Gästehaus offers well-appointed rooms and a dining area, overlooking the pool. The a...

White Rock Lodge
White Rock Adventure Lodge is an exciting family-owned lodge offering accommodation in Mpumalanga. The chalets face towards White Rock Mountain a...

Nels River Guesthouse
Nels River Guesthouse is nestled in a quiet sub-urban area in the Lowveld’s capital Nelspruit. We offer exceptional value combined with elegance,...

Birds Babble Guest House
Located in Nelspruit, Birds Babble offers three modern self catering apartments. It has a private garden with traditional braai facilities as wel...

Hotel Promenade
Hotel Promenade in Nelspruit is within easy reach of many wonderful attractions and activities. Enjoy luxury accommodation, great service and an ...

104 Burnside
104 Burnside is a self catering unit sleeping six guests in total, the house has a fully equipped kitchen with a large centre island, ideal for f...

Casa Marcello Guest House
Casa Marcello Guest House in Nelspruit is situated in a quiet suburb of Sonheuwel, just 25km away from the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airpor...

Leaves Lodge & Spa
We extend a warm welcome to come and experience this stylish, new five star Lodge in Nelspruit. This impressive lodge exemplifies the very best i...

Rockview Lodge Campsite
Rockview Lodge Campsite is located in the Lowveld countryside just 10km from Nelspruit. Come relax in our beautiful surroundings with lovely gard...

Featherstone Inn
Featherstone Inn is a small guest house in Nelspruit providing ideal accommodation for those travelling to and from Mozambique and the Kruger Nat...

Paradise Falls
Paradise Falls is a luxurious White River self catering cottage with spectacular panoramic views of the lush Mpumalanga escarpment. Only 40 minut...

Vineyard on the Hill Guest House
Vineyard on the Hill Guest House offers accommodation in a modern, tranquil and comfortable environment in Nelspruit. All rooms are offered on a ...

Mbombela Holiday Resort & Spa
Mbombela Holiday Resort & Spa boasts a 50 roomed hotel set in an idyllic setting on the Crocodile River waterfront. The rooms are set within a wo...

Sunshine Self Catering
A magnificently located self-catering apartment, invites you to explore the city of Nelspruit and its surroundings. Conveniently situated within ...

Belladona Guesthouse
Belladona Guesthouse offers guests spacious, comfortable accommodation in Nelspruit. All rooms have air-conditioning, heaters and free Wi-Fi. The...

Wild Fig Guesthouse
Wild Fig Guesthouse offers accommodation on a farm between Nelspruit and White River. Boasting stunning views, this is country living at its best...

Martin's Haven Guest Lodge
Martin's Haven Guest Lodge is surrounded by nature only minutes from the town centre and the Kruger Mpumalanga Airport. All rooms are offered on ...

HPTwelve Accommodation
HPTwelve Accommodation is located near the Nelspruit CBD and offers clean, comfortable accommodation in Nelspruit. During your stay you may like ...

Zebrina Guesthouse
At Zebrina we offer you exquisite rooms, a great view, peaceful gardens with birdlife and ultimately a wonderful experience. We have eight differ...

Khayalami Boutique Hotel
Khayalami Boutique Hotel can be found in the heart of Mpumalanga and offers fabulous bed and breakfast accommodation to business and leisure gues...

Lost Trail B&B
Lost Trail B&B is conveniently close to schools, churches and the local golf course. This is an ideal stopover for guests en-route to the world f...

Auberge Guest Lodge
Auberge Guest Lodge offers up market yet affordable dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation in the quiet suburb of Sonheuwel, Nelspruit. Auberge ...

Loerie's Call Guest House
Loerie's Call Guest House is set in a tranquil, rural suburb only a stone's throw from the Nelspruit CBD, with unrivalled views over the Crocodil...

Crocodile Nest Bed and Breakfast
Crocodile Nest Bed and Breakfast is situated on a working citrus-exporting farm right alongside the N4 and only a few minutes from the Nelspruit ...

Magisha Guest House
Magisha Guest House in Nelspruit is located in a quiet suburb surrounded by big trees and Lowveld vegetation. We offer quality accommodation, ide...

Sheppard Boutique
Sheppard Boutique offers superb accommodation in an exquisite garden setting, with a beautiful Victorian style swimming pool. Superbly appointed ...

Nelspruit Lodge
Nelspruit Lodge offers fabulous accommodation, friendly service and a warm welcome in a tranquil atmosphere. All rooms have 24 channel DStv, a co...

Mamma Mia B&B
Mamma Mia is set in a tranquil garden and offers guests a homely, pleasant atmosphere with comfortable facilities. This is a great place to enjoy...

La Villa Vita
La Villa Vita or 'The Villa Life' is an elegant Tuscan mansion with high ceilings, stone walls and complete facilities appointed with the finest ...

Eagles Guest Farm
Boasting breathtaking scenery, Eagles Guest Farm is situated on a 40 hectare macadamia farm. Our private dam allows catch and release fishing and...

Panorama Guest Farm
Panorama Guest Farm is situated just on the outskirts of Nelspruit on a dirt road and offers self catering accommodation in a number of cottages ...

Shandon Lodge Guesthouse
This award winning lodge is set in a beautiful tropical garden nestled high on the hills above Nelspruit and offers Bed & Breakfast accommodation...

The Palms Guest House
The Palms Guest House is one of Nelspruit's most popular and established guesthouses. We offer you space and seclusion with a relaxed atmosphere....


Pensao Guest Lodge
Situated in the quiet suburb of Sonheuwel, in the beautiful city of Nelspruit, Pensão Guest Lodge offers unbeatable value. We have gardens, swimm...

Eco-Eden Bush Lodge
Set in pristine natural surroundings, the elegant Eco-Eden Bush Lodge offer a unique, eco-friendly African experience with boma evenings, traditi...

Abundance Lodge
This owner managed guest lodge accommodation is in a well established, elegant suburb of Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, situated only minutes from the CB...

Coral Tree Guesthouse
Coral Tree Guesthouse is located in a tranquil, tree adorned suburb in Nelspruit. The accommodation offers a luxurious home away from home ambien...

@ Nature Cottages
Nature Cottages is a hidden treasure nestled in the De Kaap Valley Conservancy, 12km from the Nelspruit CBD area. Overlooking mountains and surro...

Crocriver Chalet
Crocriver Chalet accommodates six guests and is located in Schoemanskloof in Mpumalanga. The exclusive chalet can be found on a farm on the banks...

Chez Vincent Guest House
Chez Vincent in Nelspruit offers guests fine accommodation less than three hours from Johannesburg and one hours drive from Swaziland and the Kru...

Mbombela Exclusive Guest House
Mbombela Exclusive Guest House is a beautiful house in the Lowveld, both comfortable and affordable. It is well positioned and designed to offer ...

Belgrace Boutique Hotel
Belgrace Boutique Hotel in Nelspruit boasts a distinguished charm which is rich with expression and warm with heart. A sanctuary of pure lavish r...
Things to do in the area

Kaapsehoop Scootours
Kaapsehoop is unrivalled in the green scenery and verdant beauty that it offers, thanks to being nestled high on an escarpment in the Mpumalanga ...

Sudwala Dinosaur Park
When the full extent of your historic knowledge has been shared with much love and patience and you simply do not know the next answer to the lin...

Go deep at Sudwala Caves
The Sudwala caves are the oldest caves on earth and encase the oldest dolomite chamber in the world, the Owen Hall extending 70 metres in diamete...

Hit the Jackpot at Emnotweni Casino
When the desire to blow on dice and yell 'Show me the money' takes a hold of you by your lucky socks best visit the 'place where the money is at'...

Nelspruit Farmers Market
The Nelspruit Boeremark (the Afrikaans word for “farmers’ market”) is a wonderful testament to the laid-back hospitality and the Afrikaans cultur...

Nukain Mabusa's 'Garden of Flowers'
Between a rock and a soft space lies the remnants of the unofficial rock art revolution instigated by Nukain Mabusa's 'Garden of Flowers'. Amidst...

Self Drive Reptile Route
When unfriendly weather interrupts a warm-blooded getaway, self drive the friendly route named after roadside featured cold-blooded reptilias; th...

Unleash the Artist in You
Unfold an artist's easel, untie a bundle of brushes, unleash the artist within. In the town of Kaapsehoop a painter can unpack a canvas to take i...

Visit Chimpanzee Eden
Set on a 1000 hectare game reserve, JGI Chimpanzee Eden is a home to chimpanzees that have been misplaced from their natural habitat. The world r...
Noteworthy attractions

Nelspruit Golf Club
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 off...

White River Country Club
The White River golf course offers a great challenge to the amateur and professional golfer. The old 9-hole golf course at White River has been c...

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 domina...

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA): The Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, (also referred to as KMIA) is a privately owned airp...

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 ...

Mbombela Stadium
Mpumalanga’s Mbombela Stadium is a true reflection of all things South Africa, and a real treat for international sports fans to visit. This uniq...

Numbi Gate
An unusual name: Numbi. The popular south western entrance gate to the Kruger National Park takes its name from the Siswati word for the little m...

Abel Erasmus Pass
The Abel Erasmus Pass links Mpumalanga's Blyde River Canyon, or River of Joy, with Limpopo's game reserves, seering through the northern reaches ...

Kaapsehoop Pass
Kaapsehoop Pass connects Nelspruit with Hemlock. As such the long pass proves an alternative, and far prettier, route to and from the Lowveld's c...
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