 Mpumalanga means area of the rising sun. The Kruger National Park and many private game farms are situated in this beautiful province. The Transvaal Drakensberg runs from north to south through Mpumalanga and forms part of the great escarpment. Travel through Mpumalanga and one will find on the western side of the escarpment the highveld with its grasslands and on the eastern side the lowveld with its subtropical savannah plains.
Travel and Tourism is an important part of the economy of Mpumalanga. Coal mining, petroleum manufacturing, steel factories and forestry also contribute to the BNP. The population of 3.3 million speaks SiSwati, IsiZulu, IsiNdebele and English. The capital is Nelspruit. Other urban centres are Middelburg, Witbank, Bethal, Baberton, Ermelo, Piet Retief, Secunda and Standerton.
Travel in Mpumalanga and you will find the summers can be very hot, especially in the Lowveld. Winter temperatures are moderate to high. On the highveld the winter nights can be quite cold with frost. The annual rainfall of Nelspruit is 767 mm and often occurs in the form of thunderstorms.
Attractions to Consider when traveling to South Africa's Mpumalanga Province are the following:
• Kruger National Park:
The Kruger National Park stretches across Mpumalanga into the Limpopo Province. The southern section of the Park falls in this region. A major local and international tourist attraction. In total 1,9 million hectares in size. Includes camps such as Crocodile Bridge, Berg-en-Dal, Lower Sabie and Skukuza. A travel experience in South Africa which is unique and rewarding
• Dullstroom:
One of the highest towns above sea level and well-known for trout fishing, bird watching, walking trails and horse trails.
• Blyde River Canyon and Three Rondavels:
Third largest canyon or gorge in the world and the only green canyon in the world. Spectacular scenery. Hiking trails.
• God’s window:
Magnificent views of thickly forested hills and the Lowveld.
• Bourke’s Luck Potholes:
Splendid landforms caused by river erosion.
• Waterfalls
Berlin, Lisbon. Lone Creek and Mac-Mac Falls. Beautiful waterfalls, worth a visit. |
