- 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.
- 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.”
This scenic little town lies in the heart of Mpumalanga's natural wonders and makes a good base from which to explore the area.
Nestling atop the Drakensberg and surrounded by wooded slopes and bubbling streams, Graskop is a hiker’s paradise with the Blyde Canyon Nature Reserve, God’s Window, Jacob’s View and the Fanie Botha hiking trail all on the doorstep.
View points and vistas come thick and fast with the Bridal Veil, Mac Mac, Lisbon and Lone Creek and Sabie Falls all sure to leave you breathless.
The town is an hour’s drive from the Kruger Park and on the circular Panorama route which winds through the forests and mountains of the Drakensberg escarpment and offers some spectacular views over the Lowveld. En route you’ll encounter the 80m Berlin Falls, the triple drop of the Lisbon Falls and God’s Window which offers a magnificent view over the Lowveld, the Pinnacle and Driekop Gorge.
Graskop makes a good stop for those preferring cooler mountain weather to the heat of the Lowveld.
Go skinny dipping in Bourke’s Luck Potholes.
Places to Stay
- Graskop Valley View Hostel
Valley View is bright, fun and funky.
- Sheri's Backpacker Lodge
Join hot Rod - for the ride of your life!
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
An up-market Backpackers lodge at affordable prices
(Stormsriver,Garden Route)
Try a unique, tailor-made mission with a "Live The Dream" local bucket list tour or pick your action activity. From bikes to sea kayaks to big waves, The Boardroom is designed to make you CEO of your own thrill-seeking life.
(Hout Bay,Cape Town)
Mossel Bay Backpackers is located just 300m from the Inner and Outer Point surf spots. This backpacker lodge also has a guest house adjoined to it, if you are after a few more creature comforts.
(Mossel Bay,Garden Route)
Located at the edge of a beautiful indigenous forest, close to animal sanctuaries, activities and adventures.
(Addo Elephant Park,Garden Route)
Buccanner backpackers offer surf lessons, day trips and much more.
(Chintsa-East,Wild Coast)
A laid-back backpackers located 100-metres from the beach a haven for the perfect Jbay experience.
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)
A perfectly peaceful position - with mountains all around.
(Kestell,Drakensberg Backpacker Hostels)
A mouthwatering selection of adventures from the Coffee Shack…
(Coffee Bay,Wild Coast)
They organise volunteer projects and can book day trips and safaris.
(Lobamba,Swaziland)
MozVolunteers is a small volunteer organisation based in Xisondwe, Zavora.
(Zavora,Mozambique)
