As one of South Africa’s most geographically diverse locales, tourists are steadily drawn to Mpumalanga (aka Epumalanga) for its’ rich tribal history and expansive natural environment. Waterfalls glisten as they roar through mountainous valleys and dense forestation prospers amongst the land’s native residents. Speaking of whom, Elephant Whispers invites you to ride, talk and handle elephants before putting them to bed, while Chimpanzee Eden houses vigorous monkeys for exhilarating observation and education. Despite Mpumalanga’s many animal sighting settings, none can compete with the world-renowned and go-to safari spot that is Kruger National Park. As your Mpumalanga tour guide will tell you, deciding to explore this region’s breathtaking natural scenes isn’t hard choice to make- deciding how to explore it? That’s a whole different story.
The route with which one discovers the city’s environment and resident creatures comes in many forms, each more adventurous than the next. Staid 4-wheel drives down the Panorama Route show up Three Rondavels and Bourke’s Luck Potholes amongst amazing landscapes. Simple automobile caravans welcome tourists to the national park, while Mpumalanga’s horseback, elephant rides, and hiking trails meander through the regions natural reserves and forestation for up close and personal sightings of Africa’s wilderness.