Mpumalanga is one of South Africa’s provinces endowed with natural attractions and experiences bound to astound any traveller.
The province offers an array of activities, ranging from abseiling, whitewater river rafting, fly-fishing, paragliding, mountain biking, bungee jumping and hiking to 4×4 trails and many other outdoor adventure activities.
Furthermore, the region is undoubtedly the ultimate destination in terms of wildlife experiences. The Kruger National Park, Manyeleti, Loskop Dam and numerous private game reserves dotted throughout Mpumalanga offer an exhilarating experience that brings visitors closer to nature. Mpumalanga boasts a conservancy area that is rich with diverse flora and fauna.
The Panorama Route offers spectacular landscapes with attractions like the Blyde River Canyon (the third largest canyon in the world and the largest ‘green canyon’ due to its lush subtropical foliage), majestic waterfalls and high-altitude scenic drives leading to attractions like God’s Window, the Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the Three Rondavels.
Mpumalanga also boasts a rich heritage, which is greatly unexplored. The myriad heritage sites include the Samora Machel Monument near Mbuzini and the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains World Heritage Site that boasts rock formations dating back more than 3.5 billion years. Other sites not to be missed are the mining village of Pilgrim’s Rest, the Highveld Heritage Route that abounds with adventurous tales into history, the stone circles of Mpumalanga and Goliath’s Footprint, to name just a few.
Birdwatchers can have a glimpse of more than 500 different birds endemic to the Kruger National Park or the town of Chrissiesmeer.
The small tourist town of Dullstroom is referred to as South Africa’s trout-fishing mecca. Mpumalanga is rich in culture and boasts the Swazi, Ndebele and Shangaan people with icons like Dr Esther Mahlangu who has managed to preserve, package and export the vibrant geometric art globally.
Mpumalanga is an ideal sporting destination with a myriad of world-class golf courses and the Mbombela Stadium, all of which provide sheer enjoyment of sports in complete natural serenity. Get off the beaten track and explore the many other tourism offerings of the Mpumalanga Province.
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MPUMALANGA
Have you ever …
1. Hiked the Blyde River Canyon trails through the deepest green canyon in the world?
2. Visited the cultural villages like Matsamo, Ebutsini and Shabalala Interpretation Centre?
3. Visited the Samora Machel Monument and Museum at Mbuzini?
4. Birdwatched in Wakkerstroom, Chrissiesmeer and the southern grasslands?
5. Rock climbed at Emngwenya, formerly known as Waterval Boven?
6. Explored the southern grasslands archaeological sites from Ermelo?
7. Photographed the sculptural wonder of the Bourke’s Luck Potholes?
8. Taken a historical gold mining tour of Pilgrim’s Rest and Barberton or panned for gold?
9. Played golf at Skukuza in the Kruger National Park or any other Mpumalanga golf courses?
10. Explored the Sudwala Caves – the oldest dolomite caves in the world?
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