Formerly known as the Eastern Transvaal, Mpumalanga is one of South Africa's top tourist destinations. People are drawn to Mpumalanga by the magnificent scenery, the fauna and flora and by the tales of the 1870s gold rush era and a wealth of fascinating tribal legends. Aptly known as "Paradise Country", few regions in the world can match the extraordinary beauty of the Mpumalanga Lowveld and escarpment. Mountains, panoramic passes, valleys, rivers, waterfalls and forests characterise the landscape. This is also Big Game Country, the setting for dozens of sanctuaries teeming with wildlife and birds. The Lowveld encompasses vast areas of the world renowned Kruger National Park, as well as several of the luxurious private reserves on its western boundary. The entire Mpumalanga area offers exceptional opportunities for bird-watching, hiking, horse-riding and fishing as streams once panned for gold have become the haunts of eager anglers and lazy trout. The Highveld (also known as the Panorama Route) offers spectacular natural wonders including God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the Blyde River Canyon. Steeped in the history of pioneers, hunters and fortune seekers, fascinating gold rush towns scatter the region with Barberton and Pilgrim's Rest among the most famous. The Highlands is a nature lover's paradise, boasting South Africa's premier fly-fishing mecca, some of the sub-continent's rarest birds, best rock climbing, and the most spectacular wild flower displays. Other must see attractions include the Anglo Boer War battle sites and Verloren Valei Nature Reserve, which boasts the only habitat where all three of the world's endangered cranes are found. A special, additional dimension occurs in the Middleveld region which is inhabited by Ndebele people, notable for their traditional costumes and attractively decorated houses. For further information about each hotel, please select from the list below or call us on 01908 609 722 to discuss your individual requirements. To view a map of South Africa, please click here |
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