Home of the Mapulana, Bushbuckridge is a town which is always abuzz with locals going about their daily tasks. A gem found within the vicinity is Mariepskop Mountain, which is one of the highest peaks on the northern Drakensburg and the highest point of the Blyde River Canyon. An ecological haven, this mountain has three […]
Small and unassuming, the town of Barberton could easily pass a typical one street dorpie (village). This little historical gem is named after Henry Barber after he and his cousin discovered gold in the area making this town’s claim to fame the first place where gold was mined in South Africa. This brought countless fortune […]
Badplaas, also know Emanzana, is referred to as “healing waters,” and is a popular vacation destination that gets its name from a sulphur spring.Emanzana, also referred to as “healing waters,” is a popular vacation destination that gets its name from a sulphur spring. With the discovery of gold in the De Kaap Valley, the spring […]
Hazyview, which is well-known for its banana plantations, offers expansive views of the Kruger Lowveld and a substantial number of lodging options. Activities include golfing, birdwatching, and river rafting in addition to quad biking and ziplining. The town is also home to the only reptile park in the Kruger Lowveld and Mpumalanga’s longest aerial cable […]
When one thinks of Malalane, sugar cane comes to mind. With its rolling fields of sugar cane that extend to the horizon this is the home of subtropical fruit of which sugar is the main economic product. With its world famous gold course and having an access gate to the Kruger National Park travellers are […]
The name Patatasnek dates from the days when there used to be an outspan area (where oxen would be unyoked and allowed to graze while the wagon riders rested) and where it was the custom to roast sweet potatoes on the campfire. Schoemanskloof has always been well known for its sweet potatoes. Decades ago, locals […]
The tranquility and charm of Low’s Creek is both captivating and intrigueing. This small farming village saw an increase in tourists in 1895 when it became a station on the Barberton to Kaapmuiden railway route and although it still remains smaller than other towns, it has a wealth of history in its past. Nukain Mabuza’s […]
Slightly less than 30km from Mbombela is the picturesque village of Kaapschehoop, often written as Kaapsehoop or Kaapsche Hoop. This tiny and excellently preserved town witnessed its own gold rush in 1882, about the same time as Pilgrim’s Rest and Barberton. A popular retreat with charming stores, eateries, and accommodation, this village has a certain […]
Komatipoort has gained notoriety as tiger fishing country. The town is situated where the Komati and Crocodile Rivers converge and is where enthusiasts gather throughout the year in search of the formidable tigerfish, which is never easy to capture. Komatipoort is also home to the Lebombo Border Post to Mozambique, making it a much-loved stopover […]
Graskop is a welcoming town with a wonderful vibe that is home to top-notch eateries like the well-known Harrie’s. The distinctive Lisbon and Berlin Waterfalls are also located there. A 51-meter viewing lift operated by the Graskop Gorge Lift Company, situated within the gorge, takes guests to the bottom of the canyon and into a […]
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