Tourist Spots: Mpumalanga
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Below is a list of prime tourist attractions in Mpumalanga, South Africa:
1. Abel Erasmus Pass - North eastern scenic route to the lowveld
2. Barberton - Historic mining town, mountain passes, southern lowveld
3. Berlin Falls - Panorama route, near Graskop
4. Blyde River Canyon - spectacular green canyon with excellent viewsites, panorama route, north of Graskop
6. Bourke's Luck Potholes - Panorama route, north of Graskop
7. Bulembu Pass - scenic route to Swaziland from Barbeton
8. Chrissiesmeer Lake District - Central Mpulanga
9. Dullstroom - prime trout fishing and falconry centre
10. Elands River Falls - on the N4 to Nelspruit at Waterval-Boven
11. God's Window - panorama route, north of Graskop
12. Kruger National Park - easter Mpumalanga
13. Lisbon Falls - Panorama route, north of Graskop
14. Lone Creek Falls - Sable River valley, forest walks, biking trails
15. Long Tom Pass - Highland route to Sabie from Mashishing (Lydenburg)
16. Loopspruit Winery - North east of Prestoria, Kwandebele region
17. Loskop Dam Nature Reserve - East of Middleburg
18. Mac Mac Falls - between Sabie and Graskop
19. Mashishing (Lydenburg) Museum - Central Mpumalanga
20. Matsamo Swazi Village - at Jeppe's Reef border with Swaziland
21. Ndebele Traditional Village - Loopspruit, north east of Pretoria
22. Nelspruit Botanic Gardens - Nelspruit suburbs off the R40
23. Nelspruit Enviro Park - Nelspruit suburbs off the R40
24. Nyabela Monument - at the Mapoch Caves, near Roossenekal
25. Pilgrim's Rest - Historic mining village, gold panning and museum, between Mashishing (Lydenburg) and Graskop via the R36 and R533.
26. Private Game Reserves - are most likely located in the lowveld adjoining Kruger National Park off the R536 from Hazyview
27. Sabie Forestry Museum - Sabie
28. Songimvelo Nature Reserve - west of Barbeton
29. Sudwala Caves 0 off the N4, west of Nelspruit on the R539
30. the Pinnacle - Panorama route, north of Graskop
31. Wakkerstroom - Southern grass and wetlands, world renowned historical sites, hiking trails and hang gliding
Things to Remember:
Malaria occurs in some parts of the lowveld regions of Mpumalanga. Visitors should take the usual precautions. If in any doubt, consult a pharmacist or doctor.
Travel Must-Haves:
Binoculars, camera, spare batteries,sunscreen, good walking shoes, hat, light clothes, warm anorak for evening and night drives, insect repellent, sufficient drinking water.
Travel Advisory
There are three principal routes dissecting Mpumalanga. The N4, running west to east from Pretoria to Witbank and through to Nelspruit and Komatipoort on the Mozambique border.
The R40, running south to north from Barberton to Hazyview via Nelspruit and White River and through Phalaborwa in the Northern Province.
The N11 which enters the province in the south at Volksrust, travelling north to Ermelo, Middelburg and through to Groblersdal in the extreme north of the province.
Accommodation throughout the province is plentiful, but advance booking is advisable if you require a specific location. Regional information offices will assist in finding suitable accommodation in all areas.