Mbombela
Caravan & Outdoor Life|April - May 2020
An all-year-round paradise with a tropical climate
Corne Greeff
Mbombela

Mpumalanga. You can visit a variety of nature reserves, get an eyeful from the beautiful lush scenery, as well as explore some of the meandering mountain passes. The area teems with exiting activities and unique experiences, some that will even get the adrenalin pumping. Educational tours and experiences can also be explored while nature lovers and hiking fanatics will find more than enough activities to keep them busy.

Mpumalanga is a popular pitstop for travellers and tourists en-route to the Kruger National Park and Mozambique, but rather than just passing through why not spend a few days exploring the capital of Mpumalanga, Mbombela? Also known as Nelspruit and referred to as the ‘Hub of the Lowveld’, Mbombela is situated on the banks of the Crocodile River, it has abundant sunshine and a moderate subtropical climate, and is ideally situated to further explore Mpumalanga.

From here, you can visit a variety of nature reserves, get an eyeful from the beautiful lush scenery, as well as explore some of the meandering mountain passes. The area teems with exciting activities and unique experiences, some that will even get the adrenalin pumping. Educational tours and experiences can also be explored while nature lovers and hiking fanatics will find more than enough activities to keep them busy.

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