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Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga translates as ‘the land of the rising sun’ from Siswati and Isizulu. It is also commonly know for its scenic Fauna, Flora, wildlife and Big Five Safari
Exploring the Area
Mpumalanga translates (Zulu name for “the place where the sun rises”) is a province in eastern South Africa, bordering the nations of eSwatini (previously Swaziland) and Mozambique, as well as lush states of South Africa being Gauteng, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal.
It embraces the southern half of Kruger National Park, a huge nature reserve with abundant wildlife including Big Five Game. The province’s iconic Blyde River Canyon, among the world’s largest, is known as a green canyon because of its beautiful subtropical foliage.
It is a land of contrasts, where Big Five wildlife roam the dry bushveld and mist rolls over Jurassic-Park style canyons and winding rivers.
The capital, Mbombela (previously Nelspruit) guards the southern entrance of the famous Kruger National Park and the Sabi Sands Game Reserve in the southwest of the Greater Kruger National Park. The trio of towns, Sabie, White River and Hazyview, are playgrounds for adventure, a must visit destination.
Culture, People & Food
Mpumalanga is culturally very diverse, and home to Swazi, Ndebele, Tonga, Sotho,Zulu, European and Indian peoples. There are several cultural villages that capture, and enable you to experience, traditional African culture. Highlights of the Cultural Heartland include colourful Ndebele geometric art works and culture, crafts and curios.
Mopane worms are a favourite dish of the Tsonga people of South Africa. They are typically cooked and enjoyed with tomatoes, onions and garlic, making for quite the nutritious meal.
What to See and Do
Mpumalanga boost a variety of things to do, here’s a list of some must do’s.
1. Day Safari in Kruger National park & Walking safaris
2. Night Safari in Sabi Sands private reserves
3. Blyde river canyon (Panorama Route)
4. Cultural Villages
5. River Rafting & Quad Biking
6. Graskop Gorge & Waterfalls
7. Elephant whispers & Moholoholo rehabilitation centre
8.Sudwala Caves
Where to Stay
Some of the most central places to stay in Mpumalanga include Nelspruit,Whitriver, Hazyview, Sabi and Graskop. And for more of beaten track luxury Safari stays Hoedspruit and Manyeleti would be an ideal getaway destination.
How to Get Around
Most common ways to get around would be using your booked Tour operator for shuttles and ground handling or using daily flights from or tambo to Nelspruit international airport.
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