Boondocks Labyrinth
Where? Kaapmuiden
The ancient practice of labyrinth walking is known as the laying on of feet. In a garden on a mountain top amidst a ancient woodland village of Baboons, Bushbuck, Impala, Grey Duikers, Klipspringer, Kudu, ...
Ngwenya Parkview Restaurant
Where? Komatipoort
Situated on the banks of the Crocodile River with stunning views of the Kruger Park. We are regularly visited by buffalo, waterbuck, rhino, crocodile, elephant, lion and the rest of the Big 5. So join us and ...
Ebutsini 4x4 Trail
Where? Barberton
The Ebutsini 4x4 Trail is nestled between the Songimvelo Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga and the border of Swaziland, an independent kingdom bordered by South Africa. It is 55 kilometres from eManzana, and allows ...
Metsi-Metsi Wilderness Trail
Where? Skukuza
Start: Skukuza Main Camp, Kruger National Park, 6 km from the Mozambique border
Finish: Skukuza Main Camp
Duration: 2 days (3 nights)
Fitness: relatively fit to manage long walks, but the morning and ...
Queen Rose MTB Trail
Where? Barberton
Where: Queens View or Makesh Hut, just outside Barberton
Level: easy to difficult
Type of route: 13 km/18 km/22 km/33 km/45km mainly on plantation roads with some single track
Best: avoid during the heat of ...
Lebombo 4x4 Trail
Where? Komatipoort
Komatipoort is a small town in the beautiful South African province of Mpumalanga, and is situated just outside the Kruger National Park. It is also only 11 kilometres from the Lebombo 4x4 Trail, which lures ...
Wolhuter Wilderness Trail
Where? Kruger Park
Start: Berg-en-Dal, Kruger National Park (the camp is a further 1 to 2 hours drive)
Finish: Berg-en-Dal
Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
Fitness: you need to be fit enough to manage 2 hikes a day (the evening one ...
Hamilton’s Restaurant
Where? Malelane
Hamilton’s Restaurant is idyllically situated on Riverside Farm in the heart of the agricultural hub of Mpumalanga, South Africa. This family eatery is, in fact, on the Malalane Gate Road, outside Kruger ...
Queen Rose Trail
Where? Barberton
Start: Nelshoogte forest reserve, in the mountains east of Barberton
Finish: Nelshoogte forest reserve
Duration: 2 days, 21 km
Fitness: fairly fit, and you'll need a good pair of hiking boots
Our tip: ...
Helicopter flight over Blyde River Canyon
Where? Blyde River Canyon
Take a helicopter flight from the exclusive Lion Sands Private Game Reserve to the Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga.
This must be the most spectacular way of viewing the northern Drakensberg, which is host ...
Old Coach Road Mountain Hike
Where? Barberton
You can experience some of these wonderful gifts of nature in the Barberton Mountainlands at Old Coach Road Guest House. The mountain day hike will introduce you to our unique world in Barberton.
The Old ...
Breakfast in Kruger National Park
Where? Kruger National Park
If you are travelling in the vicinity of or live close to the beautiful Kruger National Park why not combine an early morning game drive with breakfast at Afsaal.
Although there is a menu to order from it ...
Hot Air Balloon Flights from Hazyview
Where? Hazyview
Balloon flights take place in the very early morning before the earth heats up. The launch site is in the beautiful Sabie River Valley.
Depending on the wind direction, the balloon may float over fruit ...
Heritage Walk
Where? Barberton
The town of Barberton may be small, but it has a history steeped in gold and mining; industries that date back to the 19th century. This part of the province of Mpumalanga is known for its quiet, almost ...
Eureka City 4x4 Trail
Where? Barberton
Barberton is a very special town in the South African province of Mpumalanga. For centuries, it has been traversed by miners searching first for red ochre, and then for gold. So, while relatively small, it has ...