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Mpumalanga's Essential Wonders

Mpumalanga is defined by the Great Escarpment and the Blyde River Canyon, one of the world's largest green canyons. This selection features geological landmarks like Bourke's Luck Potholes, where river erosion has carved cylindrical basins into bedrock, and viewpoints like God’s Window and the Three Rondavels. The region includes the Sudwala Caves, estimated at 240 million years old, and significant waterfalls such as the 94-meter Lisbon Falls. Wildlife access is represented by Skukuza in Kruger National Park and several private reserves within the Umbabat and Timbavati areas.

Mpumalanga's Essential Wonders — Map

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Bourke's Luck Potholes

Cylindrical rock sculptures formed by swirling river water at the confluence of the Blyde and Treur rivers.

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God's Window

A viewpoint on the Drakensberg escarpment offering a 900-meter drop into the Lowveld with views toward Kruger National Park.

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Three Rondavels Viewpoint

Overlooks three massive dolomite spirals rising over 700 meters above the Blyde River Canyon floor.

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Mac-Mac Falls

The Mac-Mac Falls is a waterfall on the Mac-Mac River in Mpumalanga, South Africa.

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Skukuza

The largest rest camp in Kruger National Park, situated on the southern bank of the Sabie River with an airport and museum.

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Motswari Private Game Reserve

Family-owned reserve within the Timbavati and Umbabat Private Nature Reserves, sharing an unfenced border with Kruger National Park.

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Ingwelala - Buffelsbed

Private wildlife area located within the Umbabat Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park ecosystem.

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Ingwelala - Op Goedehoop

Section of the Ingwelala private share block situated within the Umbabat Nature Reserve.

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Ingwelala - Sibon

Private conservation land within the Umbabat Nature Reserve, focusing on low-impact wildlife viewing.

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Ingwelala - Argyle

Part of the Umbabat Nature Reserve, providing a habitat for the Big Five and various bird species.

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Lone Creek Falls

A 68-meter waterfall located near Sabie, designated as a National Monument.

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Lisbon Falls

The highest waterfall in Mpumalanga at 94 meters, situated at the start of the Panorama Route.

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Sabie falls

Waterfall located within the town of Sabie, accessible via a short walking trail from the main road.

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Long Tom Pass

Long Tom Pass is a mountain pass on the Great Escarpment situated in the Mpumalanga province, on the R37 regional route between Lydenburg…

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Mac Mac Falls

Observation point for the 65-meter twin falls, which were split into two streams by gold miners using explosives.

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Lowveld View

Elevated viewpoint 1,219 meters above sea level overlooking the Blyde River Canyon and the Blydepoort Dam.

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Graskop Gorge

Features a 51-meter glass elevator descending into an indigenous forest with wooden walkways and a suspension bridge.

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Blyde River Dam Boatr Trip

Guided boat tours on the Blyde River Dam providing views of the Kadishi Tufa waterfall and the Three Rondavels.

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Sudwala Caves

Ancient dolomite caves featuring the massive PR Owen Hall and various stalactite and stalagmite formations.

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The Pinnacle

A 30-meter freestanding quartzite tower rising from a forest-clad ravine along the Panorama Route.

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Long Tom Cannon

Long Tom Pass is a mountain pass on the Great Escarpment situated in the Mpumalanga province, on the R37 regional route between Lydenburg…

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Long Tom

Long Tom Pass is a mountain pass on the Great Escarpment situated in the Mpumalanga province, on the R37 regional route between Lydenburg…

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Afsaal Picnic Spot

Rest area in Kruger National Park featuring a shop and known for sightings of African scops owls.

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