Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga

The Mpumalanga province is home to the world’s most famous game reserve, its third-deepest canyon, ancient caves, and a fascinating gold-rush history. more
Pilgrim’s Rest Retreat at Jock Safari Lodge

There’s nothing quite like going to the bush to get away from it all – and at Jock Safari Lodge you can enjoy right royal pampering as part of your safari. more
Pilgrim's Rest, Mpumalanga

Pilgrim's Rest is located on Mpumalanga's magnificent Panorama Route. It was here that gold was first discovered in South Africa. more
Plant Kingdom Tour of the Lowveld

Take a Plant Kingdom Tour of the Lowveld and be introduced to fascinating flora, including indigenous medicinal plants, herbal products and a man-made rain forest. more

More about Mpumalanga

Mbombela, Mpumalanga

Mbombela, the capital of the Mpumalanga province, is the gateway to Big 5 country but has a lot more to offer than just fantastic wildlife adventures. more

Lowveld contemporary art tour

Visit the studios and galleries of some of South Africa’s top painters, ceramicists and print-makers on a fascinating contemporary art tour of the Lowveld. more

The Lisbon Falls, Mpumalanga

At the Lisbon Falls, you can see the Lisbon River splitting into three streams which cascade down the cliff face. more

Adventures in Mpumalanga

1Abseiling Elands River gorge, Waterval Boven

These cliffs and crags are rated in the top ten by climbers from around the world. Many say they are THE country's best abseiling destination.

2Gorge swinging, Graskop

Experience the adrenaline rush of the world's highest cable gorge swing with a 68 metre (18 storey building) freefall. 0-160km/h in 2.3 seconds!

3Paragliding from Lone Tree Hill, Barberton

This is known as one of the top paragliding sites because of the unique thermals in and around historic Barberton.

4Hot air ballooning, Sabie

Experience the romance and grace of the oldest form of flight... launch at dawn, fly for a while and then land for a scrumptious breakfast.

5Helicopter flip, Sabie

What a wonderful way to catch the breathtaking views of waterfalls, Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, and Sabie River along the famous Panorama Route.

6River rafting, Blyde, Sabie and Olifants rivers

Three rivers with professional guides offering adrenaline- pumping trips in rafts or on custom-designed tubes.

7Quad biking, Sabie

Self-drive or guided trails through scenic Sabie ranging from a short flip that will take a few hours or a whole day.

84x4 adventures

There are hundreds of plantation roads that criss-cross the scenic Sabie region, ranging from beginner routes to real tough stuff.

9Mountain Biking

Sabie is arguably one of the best mountain biking destinations, loved by all types of cyclists and known for its inspiring mountain backdrops and plantations.

10Fly Fishing, Dullstroom/ Lydenberg

Known as 'Trouteng', this idyllic highlands region is famous for its dams, streams, brooks and rivers stocked with brown and rainbow trout. Not quite hard core adventure - but definitely lots of fun.