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.
A Bourke's Luck Potholes
Cylindrical rock sculptures formed by swirling river water at the confluence of the Blyde and Treur rivers.
God's Window
A viewpoint on the Drakensberg escarpment offering a 900-meter drop into the Lowveld with views toward Kruger National Park.
C Three Rondavels Viewpoint
Overlooks three massive dolomite spirals rising over 700 meters above the Blyde River Canyon floor.
Mac-Mac Falls
The Mac-Mac Falls is a waterfall on the Mac-Mac River in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Skukuza
The largest rest camp in Kruger National Park, situated on the southern bank of the Sabie River with an airport and museum.
Motswari Private Game Reserve
Family-owned reserve within the Timbavati and Umbabat Private Nature Reserves, sharing an unfenced border with Kruger National Park.
Ingwelala - Buffelsbed
Private wildlife area located within the Umbabat Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park ecosystem.
Ingwelala - Op Goedehoop
Section of the Ingwelala private share block situated within the Umbabat Nature Reserve.
Ingwelala - Sibon
Private conservation land within the Umbabat Nature Reserve, focusing on low-impact wildlife viewing.
Ingwelala - Argyle
Part of the Umbabat Nature Reserve, providing a habitat for the Big Five and various bird species.
K Lone Creek Falls
A 68-meter waterfall located near Sabie, designated as a National Monument.
Lisbon Falls
The highest waterfall in Mpumalanga at 94 meters, situated at the start of the Panorama Route.
Sabie falls
Waterfall located within the town of Sabie, accessible via a short walking trail from the main road.
N 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…
Mac Mac Falls
Observation point for the 65-meter twin falls, which were split into two streams by gold miners using explosives.
Lowveld View
Elevated viewpoint 1,219 meters above sea level overlooking the Blyde River Canyon and the Blydepoort Dam.
Graskop Gorge
Features a 51-meter glass elevator descending into an indigenous forest with wooden walkways and a suspension bridge.
Blyde River Dam Boatr Trip
Guided boat tours on the Blyde River Dam providing views of the Kadishi Tufa waterfall and the Three Rondavels.
Sudwala Caves
Ancient dolomite caves featuring the massive PR Owen Hall and various stalactite and stalagmite formations.
T The Pinnacle
A 30-meter freestanding quartzite tower rising from a forest-clad ravine along the Panorama Route.
U 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…
V 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…
Afsaal Picnic Spot
Rest area in Kruger National Park featuring a shop and known for sightings of African scops owls.
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