- Barberton
Once a gold mining town, Barberton has a colourful past.
- Ermelo
A good stopover between Zululand and the interior.
- Nelspruit
This is the capital of Mpumalanga and the centre of an extremely fertile and beautiful agricultural region.
- Komatipoort
This town marks the border between Mozambique and South Africa.
- Hazyview
Lying on the banks of the Sabie River, Hazyview is only 16km from the Numbi Gate to the Kruger National Park, so it makes an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding area.
- Sabie Mpumalanga
Sabie is close to the Sudwala and Echo Caves, God's Window, Graskop, Borkes Luck Potholes, Kruger National Park, a reptile park, forest museum and Pilgrim's Rest.
- Graskop
This scenic little town lies in the heart of Mpumalanga's natural wonders and makes a good base from which to explore the area.
- White River
This is one of the entry towns for the Kruger National Park.
- Kaapsehoop
Wild horses roam here.
- Pilgrim's Rest
Don’t leave the area without dropping into Pilgrim's Rest. There are no backpackers here though.
- Hectorspruit
Situated on Southern Side of Kruger Park
- Waterval Boven
This town marks one of the points where the mountains of the escarpment descend into the Lowveld. The Eland River Falls drop 228m into the valley below – hence the name Waterval Onder, which means ”under the waterfall.”
It’s world famous. Maybe even more famous than Mr Mandela. Spend some time in the bush with animals. Get up at sunrise, drive slowly and discover nature the way God meant it to be. Whether it’s a gecko sunbathing on a rock or a lion sleeping belly-up in the sun, there is an infinite world of moments to savour…
It’s world famous. Maybe even more famous than Mr Mandela.
Spend some time in the bush with animals. Get up at sunrise, drive slowly and discover nature the way God meant it to be. Whether it’s a gecko sunbathing on a rock or a lion sleeping belly-up in the sun, there are an infinite number of miracles to savour…
Yummy, yummy, yummy.
The quiet graciousness of a lone antelope nibbling on a new shoot, the shuddering flick of a rump getting rid of flies, the strangeness of a giraffe, the gentle eyes that know no harm.
Spend a few days here and I can’t fathom mankind. Or is that mancruel, womankind?
The Kruger National Park is undoubtedly the jewel in the Crown of South Africa.
Take time for the small things, the brilliance of a lilac-breasted roller, the grace of an impala, the silence of an elephant, the stretch of a giraffe, the mass of a buffalo, the trot of a warthog, the magnificence of a kudu, the life support of water, the sounds, the silence.
Sightings of the Big Five will etch themselves onto your brain. But be warned, there’s a Big Six. The dreaded Mozzie. Take precautions, however, and you’ll be fine.
What to do
- Acacia Kruger Adventure Holidays
4 departures a week to the Kruger mean you can fit this one in for sure.
- Livingstone Trails
Years of experience and 24 trips that last from 3 to 16 days.
- Viva Safaris
Sleep in a tree house surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
This wonderful Jeffreys Bay backpackers is perched on top of a dune with a magnificent 270° view of the Indian Ocean, Island Vibe’s setting is divine.
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)
Wake up on your wild side at this stunning private game reserve
(East London,Sunshine Coast)
This Cape Town based car rental agency offers great deals on car hire in Cape Town.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
Tours, safaris and transfers.
(Pretoria City,Pretoria)
Rent a camper in South Africa
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)
The experts on travel and adventure in Southern Africa, based in Vic Falls.
(Victoria Falls,Zimbabwe and Zambia)
Situated in a wing of the George Hotel, Zululand Backpackers offers comfortable good value for money accommodation.
(Eshowe,Zululand)
This Cape Town based car hire company has reliable and affordable car hire for both local and national use. They pick up and drop off anywhere in the country. Their share call number is 0860 447 3222.
(Gaborone,Botswana)
For the best Scuba diving on the South Coast and some of the best scuba in the world.
(Umkomaas,South Coast)
Waterfall Zipline tours of note. They're on the N2 just outside Stormsriver.
(Stormsriver,Garden Route)
