Mpumalanga is a province in the north eastern parts of South Africa. This area is well known for its Kruger Lowveld region which is home to the Big 5 and other wildlife and bird species.
Situated along Mpumalanga’s iconic Panorama Route, Lisbon Falls is the tallest waterfall in the province, dropping a dramatic 94 metres into the gorge below. This natural attraction draws in visitors for its sheer beauty and the thunderous power of the water that plunges over the rocky escarpment. Located just a short drive north of Graskop…
The Kruger National Park bridges the Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces in north-eastern South Africa. As the country’s largest unbroken wilderness area, this game reserve offers a premier experience and is a favourite amongst both local and foreign visitors. It offers unparalleled game viewing, and there is that intangible quality about being in the bush that…
The Panorama Route in Mpumalanga is so named for its unbelievable views at just about every turn. The route traverses the Great Escarpment all the way down to the Kruger Lowveld via a number of mountain passes, including the famous Long Tom Pass. In the past, a section of the Panorama Route was used as a…
Long Tom Pass is a high-altitude pass through the Drakensberg Mountains that marks the start of the Panorama Route in Mpumalanga. There couldn’t be a better gateway to one of the most picturesque regions of South Africa. The elevated position of Long Tom Pass provides a perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the natural…
Barberton, a small unassuming town in Mpumalanga’s Kruger Lowveld region, is world-famous for two different reasons. The first is for Golden Quarry, the world’s richest gold mine, where as the joke goes the rock had to be removed from the gold! The second, and more significant, is for the treasures of the Barberton Geotrail. The…
Much can be said for the waterfalls in Mpumalanga, each unique in its shape and size but every one enchanting and well worth a visit! Mpumalanga Mpumalanga is a destination synonymous with incredible wildlife, breathtaking natural vistas, and a plethora of outdoors activities. The Kruger Lowveld region in particular, home to gold rush towns like…
The breathtaking vistas from God’s Window in Mpumalanga are one of the highlights for visitors to the Panorama Route. What is the Panorama Route? The Panorama Route is a roughly 160 km route in Mpumalanga, that runs between Lydenburg and the border of Mpumalanga and Limpopo near the Echo Caves. It includes the Long Tom Pass,…
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