- 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.
- 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.”
This is the capital of Mpumalanga and the centre of an extremely fertile and beautiful agricultural region.
An extremely fertile and beautiful agricultural region and the capital of Mpumalanga, Nelspruit is the second largest citrus producer in southern Africa. It’s also the crossroad for travellers going to Mozambique, Swaziland or the Kruger National Park.
Psst. If you're heading for Mozambique get your visa from the Mozambican Consulate in Bester Street.
The capital of Mpumalanga, Nelspruit lies on the Crocodile River.
The fertile valley boasts two large farming enterprises - the Hall Brothers and Crocodile Estates - which produce vast quantities of citrus fruits, mangoes, avocado pears, paw-paws, tomatoes, litchis and fruit juices.
The town is home to a wonderful Botanical Garden and its tree-lined streets, beautiful gardens and vivid colours will leave a lasting memory.
Places to Stay
- Funky Monkeys Backpackers
Funky Monkeys is a happy backpackers that’s easy to spend time in.
- Nelspruit Backpackers and safaris
Friendly and very relaxed.
- Nelspruit Sun Lodge
The lodge is within walking distance of pubs, shops, banks and taxis.
- Old Vic Travellers' Inn
A real home away from home, the Old Vic Backpacking hostel offers snug doubles at refreshingly affordable prices.
- Sun Lodge Backpackers
for the more conservative traveller...
Transport
- AroundAboutCars Nelspruit
You should put AroundAboutCars on speeddial.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Cape Town's newest backpacking hostel, which is close to the Waterfront.
(Green Point,Cape Town)
The travel specialists for Botswana
(Addo Elephant Park,Botswana)
Abalone Beach House is a beautiful Plett Backpackers set between coastal forest and the white sands of Keurboom's beach, this is Plettenberg Bays only beachfront backpackers.
(Plettenberg Bay,Garden Route)
Ikhayalam Lodge is on the beachfront and has lots to offer backpackers plus guided tours
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)
Nestled at the foot of the magnificent Langeberg Mountains, Swellendam Backpackers is set on a massive property with its own mountain stream.
(Swellendam,Overberg )
See Soweto the eco-friendly, local way.
(Oribi Gorge,Johannesburg)
This new lodge is the Strand's only backpacker.
(Gordon's Bay and Strand,Wine Region)
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)
A Johannesburg backpackers which is where it’s rumoured that Ghandi stayed here 100 years ago.
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)
Affordable car hire in South Africa
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
