Mpumalanga: one of SA’s top destinations

Mpumalanga translated means “place where the sun rises” is a definitely a beacon of light for travellers offering a stellar historical, cultural and active-filled experience.

With exquisite panoramic views, Mpumalanga, home to incredibly diverse landscapes, wildlife, birdlife and mountain ranges remains a popular tourist destination. 1

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Home to the Kruger National Park, it boasts the Big 5: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalos. Mpumalanga is also home to over 550 bird species.

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It has the third largest canyon in the world, measuring 26 946 hectares, and is also the largest green canyon due to its lush subtropical foliage with the deepest abrupt cliffs of any canyon in the world.

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Fossils from over three million years ago were discovered at the famous Sterkfontein Caves. Two-million-yearold stone tools have also been found at this fascinating heritage site.

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The Barberton-Makhonjwa Mountains were declared South Africa’s 10th World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational‚ Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).