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.

Additional Reading

For more info about Nelspruit see our articles on the SA Travel News Blog: • Nelspruits Lowveld Botanical Garden - A little piece of heavenA little taste of NelspruitWhen in Nelspruit: shop 'til you dropDay trips from Nelspruit

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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)

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