Mpumalanga Travel Guide
From Wikitravel
The Mpumalanga Province is located in the north-west of South Africa.
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Cities
Other destinations
- Kruger National Park (Half of which falls in Limpopo, the other half in Mpumalanga)
- Region around Sabie
- Region around Machadodorp
Understand
Mpumalanga is important for South Africa's economy, especially tourism. Tourist going to the south of the Kruger National Park enter the park here and the National Road to Mozambique also goes through here. It is also the major gateway for tourist going to/coming from Swaziland.
Mpumalanga is a Zulu word, meaning "there where the sun rises".
Talk
Get in
By car
Follow the N4 toll road from Pretoria or Johannesburg. The road is in very good condition.
By plane
Kruger Mpumalanga Airport has flights to Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and Vilanculos. It is situated in the north of Nelspruit and only 30 minutes to the next Kruger National Park gate.
Get around
By car
One of the best ways to get around is by rental car. There is a lot to see and do in this area and you might want to change your plans on short notice as you discover new places. Having your own transport gives you the freedom to do this.
By motorbike
Mpumalanga is a biker's dream with scenic winding routes and relatively little traffic. There are many motorbike rental agencies in South Africa, MotoBerlin (Phone: +27 11 745 1515) in Johannesburg being one.
See
Do
Eat
- Biltong made of game, like Kudu, Gemsbok or Elephant.
- Amarula
Drink
Sleep
There are many hotels, backpackers and lodges in Mpumalanga, especially near the Kruger National Park and the region around Sabie and its attractions.
The Kwena Basin area with plenty of accomodation serves as an excellent stopover on your way to the Kruger Park or as a destination of it's own.
- Malapo Country Lodge is eccelent.
Stay safe
Get out
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