193 Things To Do in Mpumalanga

The beauty of Mpumalanga, the place where the sun rises, is not easily surpassed, and the access visitors have to incredible scenery, mountain landscape, sweeping rivers, waterfalls, misty valleys and the lowveld’s myriad game parks make the north-eastern province a popular choice. Blyde River Canyon, the world's third largest canyon, is just one of the highlights, which also include Sudwala Caves, Bourkes Luck Potholes, the southern Kruger Park, the Berlin Falls, God's Window and the Three Rondawels. Add to this list the quaint villages of Pilgrim's Rest and Barberton, Sabie and the Songimvelo Game Reserve, and its allure is easily understood.

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Cycling / Sports & Leisure

Queen Rose MTB Trail

Overnight? Stay in Barberton
Where: Queens View or Makesh Hut, just outside Barberton Level: easy to difficult Type of route: 13 km/18 km/22 km/33 km/45km mainly on plantation roads with some ...

Scenic Drives / Sight Seeing

Barberton Makhonjwa Geotrail

Overnight? Stay in Barberton
Known officially as the Barberton Makhonjwa (after the mountains behind Barberton) Geotrail, this self-drive route is a 38 km exploration of ancient rock formations ...

Scenic Drives / Sight Seeing

Rainbow Route

Overnight? Stay in Start in Carolina
The Rainbow Route links the provinces of Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal starting at Carolina. It passes through the towns of Kriel, Bethal, Ermelo, Chrissiesmeer, ...

Barberton, via Bulembu, to Badplaas

Overnight? Stay in Start in Barberton
Route: Barberton, Bulembu (Swaziland), Badplaas, Nelshoogte Pass, Barberton Description: The incredibly scenic mountain pass route to Bulembu, followed by a ...

Family Entertainment / Malls & Shopping

Lake Umuzi Waterfront

Overnight? Stay in Secunda
Secunda, a mining town in the South African province of Mpumalanga, is affectionately dubbed Cosmos Country, as its landscapes are laden with brightly coloured ...

Malls & Shopping / Wheelchair Friendly

Secunda Mall

Overnight? Stay in Secunda
Shopaholics unite at the modern, well-equipped Secunda Mall. Situated in the mining town of Secunda, this mall showcases the shops, boutiques and restaurants of the ...

Cafés & Eateries / Breweries

Sabie Brewing Company

Overnight? Stay in Sabie
Just outside the word-renowned Kruger National Park is the gorgeous little town of Sabie, home to the almost-as-popular Sabie Brewing Company. Situated on the main ...

Cafés & Eateries

Bistro at Metamorphis

Overnight? Stay in Wakkerstroom
The hippy-chic hangout, Bistro at Metamorphis, is situated in the second-oldest town in Mpumalanga, Wakkerstroom. Its delicious food and comfy ambience ensure that ...

Cafés & Eateries

Hamlet's Cuisine

Overnight? Stay in Dullstroom
Dullstroom may be best known for its fly-fishing, but it is also the home of fabulous dining. The esteemed Hamlet's Cuisine, situated in Naledi Street (the main ...

Animal Sanctuaries

Chimpanzee Tour at Chimp Eden

Overnight? Stay in Nelspruit
Chimpanzees are believed to be the closest living relative to human beings, and are renowned for their intelligence. They are beautiful animals that enjoy a ...

Museums

Nomoya Masilela Museum

Overnight? Stay in Bethal
The part of the Mpumalanga Province known as Cosmos Country is acclaimed for the bright, beautiful blooms that erupt across its countryside every year. It is within ...

Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking

Metsi-Metsi Wilderness Trail

Overnight? Stay in Skukuza
Start: Skukuza Main Camp, Kruger National Park, 6 km from the Mozambique border Finish: Skukuza Main Camp Duration: 2 days (3 nights) Fitness: relatively fit to ...

Big Game & Wildlife / Hiking Trails

Bushmans Wilderness Trail

Overnight? Stay in Kruger Park
Start: Berg-en-Dal, Kruger National Park (the camp is a further 1 to 2 hours drive) Finish: Berg-en-Dal, Kruger National Park Duration: 3 days, 2 nights Fitness: ...

Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking

Sweni Wilderness Trail

Overnight? Stay in Kruger Park
Start: Satara Rest Camp, Kruger National Park Finish: Satara Rest Camp, Kruger National Park Duration: 2 days, 3 nights Fitness: you need to be fit enough to ...

Hiking Trails / Sports & Leisure

Wolhuter Wilderness Trail

Overnight? Stay in Kruger Park
Start: Berg-en-Dal, Kruger National Park (the camp is a further 1 to 2 hours drive) Finish: Berg-en-Dal Duration: 3 days, 2 nights Fitness: you need to be fit ...

Mpumalanga as a destination

If you are considering visiting Mpumalanga or have already booked your Mpumalanga accommodation, then you are probably keen to see what activities are available and what there is to do in the area. Explore our growing selection of Things to Do in Mpumalanga, or view the events that are taking place in Mpumalanga during your stay, or suggest an activity if you come across something we've missed.

Tourist regions

Cosmos Country, Cultural Heartland, Grass & Wetlands, Greater Kruger National Park, Highlands Meander, Lowveld Legogote, Panorama Route, Wild Frontier

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