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Mpumalanga Mpumalanga means ‘the land of the rising sun’ in the local siSwati and Zulu languages, a name it derives from lying on the eastern border of the country. It is most famous for being the southern gateway to the country’s premier wildlife reserve, the Kruger National Park. It is a place of game, adventure and rich history. PANORAMA ROUTE On the Panorama Route in Mpumalanga, with its breathtaking vistas around every mountain corner, waterfalls plunging down faces of sheer rock, memories of the gold rush following you as you meander down an endless river canyon, and eagles hovering above your head – you can’t help walking with your head in the clouds. Attractions include the Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window. KRUGER NATIONAL PARK The Kruger National Park is renowned not only for its diversity of wildlife, but also for its conservation record. You can see the famed Big Five, but you’ll also be dazzled by hundreds of birds, ancient trees, mighty rivers and much, much more. The Kruger National Park gets over 1.4 million visitors a year, but because it’s so big – 352 kilometres from north to south, and covering over 1.9 million hectares – you will be amazed at how often you are alone watching game on a 2,500-kilometre network of tar and dirt roads. PILGRIM’S REST The village of Pilgrim’s Rest is a settlement lost in time. Here you can walk in the footsteps of early gold prospectors and relive the heady days of pioneers, garter-snapping barmaids and highway robbers. You can also stay over in an historic hotel and drink in a legendary bar. Pilgrim’s Rest is situated on the magnificent Panorama Route of the Mpumalanga province. The entire village is a tourist attraction and was declared a National Monument in 1986. Today, Pilgrim’s Rest is a living monument to the feverish gold rush days of the late 1800s. WATERFALL ROUTE Mpumalanga is one of South Africa’s most scenic provinces and when you drive through the Panorama region or visit the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, you’ll see why. But it’s not only canyons, mountains and seemingly limitless horizons that are waiting for you, there’s also the Sabie Waterfalls Route. There are more waterfalls here than anywhere else in southern Africa, and you’ll be astonished by their beauty and diversity. Forget the Big Five and that magnificent canyon for a while, set aside a day or two, and take yourself on a waterfalls tour. BARBERTON The ‘Gold Rush’ town of Barberton is situated in the heart of Mpumalanga’s Makhonjwa Mountains. With its mild Lowveld winters, rich history and wide array of things to see and do, Barberton is the perfect year-round holiday destination. Monuments to Barberton’s golden past can still be seen along the Heritage Walk, while mining tours and gold panning experiences give a taste of what life would be like. Yet there is more to Barberton than gold. The mountains that surround Barberton contain some of the rarest rocks on the planet and the Geotrail transports visitors 3.5 billion years back in time to witness some of the earliest life on Earth! 40 | SEPTEMBER2017 Visit businesstravellerafrica.co.za
North West The North West province features premier wildlife destinations, among them the Pilanesberg Game Reserve and the Madikwe Game Reserve; parts of two UNESCO World Heritage sites (the Vredefort Dome and the Taung Fossil Site, part of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site); and the world-famous Sun City gaming and entertainment resort. MADIKWE GAME RESERVE Located near the border of Botswana, Madikwe Game Reserve, one of South Africa’s foremost Big Five malariafree reserves, was envisaged not by conservationists, but by economists. They found conservation would create more income and jobs than the existing land-use, which was cattlefarming. This successful reserve is now a model that has inspired South African conservation. The reserve has a host of private game lodges providing luxurious bush experiences. PILANESBERG GAME RESERVE See the Big Five just two hours from Johannesburg and Pretoria in one of the country’s most popular wildlife areas – Pilanesberg Game Reserve. Set in an ancient volcanic crater, this well-stocked reserve has a dramatic landscape that supports a wide variety of plants, animals and birds. As a true Big Five area it features elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard and rhino. But there’s a lot more wildlife to discover. Some of the other animals that roam the park include African wild dogs, brown hyenas and sable antelope. MAGALIES MEANDER The Magaliesberg Mountains is home to the inviting Magalies Meander arts and craft route. You’ll also encounter warm country hospitality when you visit the art galleries, arts and craft centres and interesting boutiques the area is famed for, before coming to roost at any one of many attractive lodges and restaurants along the Magalies Meander. The mountains are also home to an amazing variety of indigenous woodland, plants, birds and wildlife – a nature lover’s paradise. SUN CITY The Sun City theme park in the North West province is part of the Sun City resort and entertainment complex, offering a myriad of leisure and recreation options for the entire family. Known worldwide for its exotic entertainment options, the Sun City theme park is more a mini-city than a park, with so many attractions and entertainment options that first-time visitors may find it pleasantly bewildering. Activities run the gamut from adventure sports and safari options to a worldfamous golf course and a wide variety of rides and games to keep the children happily busy. HARTBEESPOORT DAM Hartbeespoort Dam is a popular weekend and day trip. The dam and surrounding areas offer a host of outdoor activities, from a variety of water sports to flights of every description. Hikes, walks and trails complete the region’s compelling outdoor adventure activities. Hartbeespoort Dam is the area’s major attraction and the heart of this tourism region. A mecca for adventure pursuits, the majority of Hartbeespoort adventure activities are centred on the dam and its magnificent mountain and bushveld surrounds. Visit businesstravellerafrica.co.za SEPTEMBER2017 | 41
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