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Nelspruit

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National Parks · Caves · Safaris
Gateway to the Lowveld
Nestled on the banks of the Crocodile River, Nelspruit provides visitors with a convenient base point boasting two airports and an enviable location on the road between Johannesburg and the Mozambican border. Day trips and scenic drives are some of the things to do in Nelspruit; the city itself offers plenty of stores, malls, and restaurants to occupy your free time if you'd rather stay close to your hotel base. Add Nelspruit and other destinations in South Africa to your travel itinerary using our South Africa trip itinerary builder.
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    Top tours near Nelspruit

    FROM $98 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Blyde River Canyon Tour from Nelspruit, Whiteriver or Hazyview
    4.0
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $745 BOOK WITH VIATOR Kruger National Park 2 Days 1 Night Magical Safari from Johannesburg
    5.0
    Duration: 2 days
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    FROM $1,429 BOOK WITH VIATOR 5 Day Katekani Lodge Kruger National Park Safari
    5.0
    Duration: 5 days
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    FROM $766 BOOK WITH VIATOR 4 Day Budget Kruger National Park Safari
    4.5
    Duration: 4 days
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    FROM $103 BOOK WITH VIATOR Morning Safari in Kruger National Park from Hazyview (AM KNP)
    5.0
    Duration: 6 hours
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    FROM $118 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Panorama Guided Tour from Hazyview
    5.0
    Duration: 7 hours
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    FROM $816 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3 Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari
    3.5
    Duration: 3 days
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    FROM $733 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3 Day Lodge/Treehouse Kruger National Park Safari
    4.0
    Duration: 3 days
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    FROM $126 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Panorama Route Tour from Hazyview
    4.0
    Duration: 8 hours
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    Popular things to do in Nelspruit

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    Sudwala Caves ©
    Cave
    Sudwala Caves
    4.5
    Duration: 1 hour
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    Safari
    Safaris
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    Lowveld National Botanical Garden ©
    Garden
    Lowveld National Botanical Garden
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Eden Sanctuary ©
    Nature / Park
    Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Eden Sanctuary
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Side trips from Nelspruit

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    Safari
    Safaris
    Kruger National Park
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Elephant Whispers ©
    Nature / Park
    Elephant Whispers
    Hazyview
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve ©
    Canyon
    Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve
    Mpumalanga
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Panorama Route ©
    Scenic Drive
    Panorama Route
    Graskop
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Nelspruit

    i'langa Mall ©
    Shopping Mall
    i'langa Mall
    3.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Montrose Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Montrose Falls
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Emnotweni Casino ©
    Casino
    Emnotweni Casino
    4.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Riverside Mall ©
    Water Park
    Riverside Mall
    3.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Shopping in Nelspruit

    Joubert en Seuns Padstal ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Joubert en Seuns Padstal
    3.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Museums in Nelspruit

    Sudwala Dinosaur Park ©
    Specialty Museum
    Sudwala Dinosaur Park
    1.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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    Where to stay in Nelspruit

    Kruger National Park ©
    As a gateway to nearby sights, Nelspruit provides a solid range of lodging options. Guesthouses and lodges, scattered all around town, vary from budget-friendly to mid-market. Other options for an overnight stay in Nelspruit include rental properties and bed and breakfasts, as well as some upscale hotels.
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    Places to visit with Nelspruit

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