15 days in Mpumalanga Itinerary

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.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): get a dose of the wild on Kaapsehoop Horse Trails Day Trips, then trek along Barberton Makhonjwa Geotrail, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Eden Sanctuary. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape of South African National Parks.

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Johannesburg to Nelspruit is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Nelspruit are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to drive to Marloth Park.

Marloth Park is a holiday town situated in northeastern South Africa in the Mpumalanga province (formerly Eastern Transvaal).GeographyOn the bank of the Crocodile River between Malelane and Komatipoort on the N4 national highway, Marloth Park is a wildlife sanctuary and holiday town. Escape the urban bustle at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Leopard Creek Golf Course. Venture out of the city with trips to Leopard Creek Country Club (in Malelane) and Kruger National Park (Nkumbe View Site, AM Spa Kruger, &more).

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Drive from Nelspruit to Marloth Park in 1.5 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Marloth Park can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Hazyview.

A gateway to the popular Kruger National Park, Hazyview boasts an enviable location in South Africa's lowveld, surrounded by a staggering number of both natural and historic sites.

Bring the kids along to Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre and Zipline. Visiting Elephant Whispers and Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Hazyview side-trips: AM Spa - Kruger (in Skukuza) and Kruger National Park (Tshokwane Picnic Site, Nyalaland Wilderness Trail, &more). Next up on the itinerary: take an exotic tour of a safari tour and stroll through Perry's Bridge Reptile Park.

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Getting from Marloth Park to Hazyview by car takes about 2.5 hours. March in Hazyview sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Graskop.

Developed as a campsite for gold miners, Graskop has been transformed into a gateway point for exploring the area's many natural attractions.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Three Roundavels and Berlin Falls. Take a break from the city and head to Panorama Route and The Pinnacle Rock. And it doesn't end there: admire the sheer force of Lisbon Falls, look for gifts at Curio D' Afrique, explore the striking landscape at Bourkes' Luck Potholes, and make a trip to Pilgrims Rest.

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You can drive from Hazyview to Graskop in an hour. March in Graskop sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Sabie.

Sabie is a forestry town situated on the banks of the Sabie River in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): admire the sheer force of Lone Creek Falls, take in the dramatic scenery at Mary Shire Falls, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Mac Mac Falls.

To find where to stay, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Sabie trip itinerary planner.

Sabie is just a stone's throw from Graskop. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in March, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can travel to Waterval Boven.

Waterval Boven is a small town situated on the edge of the Escarpment on the banks of the Elands River above the 75m Elands Falls on the railway line from Pretoria to Maputo in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Mon): stroll through Doornkop Fish and Wildlife Resort and then take an exotic tour of a safari tour.

To find more things to do, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, use the Waterval Boven trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Sabie to Waterval Boven takes 2 hours. Traveling from Sabie in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Waterval Boven, with lows of 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.