• Barberton

    Once a gold mining town, Barberton has a colourful past.
  • The Kruger National Park

    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…
  • 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.
  • Pilgrim's Rest

    Don’t leave the area without dropping into Pilgrim's Rest. There are no backpackers here though.

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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.”

Great for adventure junkies

This old sleepy railway village is a playground for adventure junkies. The wild escarpment is a jumble of cliffs, canyons, rivers, lakes and open hilltops. It’s a top rock climbing destination with over 700 routes of different degrees of difficulty, so there’s something for every climber. Hikers can do great day hikes, find waterfalls and maybe even encounter the wild horses that roam these mountains.

Places to Stay

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Melville International Backpackers
This Backpackers is in Melville the vibrant and cultural hub of Jozi!
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)

Ashanti Lodge - Green Point
Ashanti's sister lodge near the sea...
(Green Point,Cape Town)

All Africa Wildlife Backpackers
A sanctuary, a volunteer opportunity and a chance to see animals in the wild.
(Thornhill,Sunshine Coast)

Stumble Inn
This Stellenbosch backpackers is an easy going place in the centre of Stellenbosch with lots of upbeat energy.
(Stellenbosch,Wine Region)

LaGoa Eco Lodge and Backpackers
This Mozambiquan backpackers is set upon a magnificent lagoon.
(Mozamique,Mozambique)

Fynbos Ecolodge
Spend time with nature.
(Scarborough and Kommetjie,Cape Town)

Hippo Hide
This Durban backpackers is set in a beautiful garden with an inviting rock pool. It is a good choice for weary travellers wanting a bit of peace.
(Durban ,Durban)

Amberley Travellers Lodge
Explore the mountains, the museums, second-hand shops, art galleries and rocky shores, then bliss out in the waves or on the beach.
(Muizenberg and Kalk Bay,Cape Town)

Masiphumelele Township Tours
Deal directly with a township guide.
(Scarborough and Kommetjie,Cape Town)

Strand Backpackers
This new lodge is the Strand's only backpacker.
(Gordon's Bay and Strand,Wine Region)