Overview
#Mpumalanga Highveld The Drakensberg Mountain range runs from North to South through the Eastern region of South Africa. In Mpumalanga it divides the province into the Highveld in the West and the Lowveld in the East. This divide is best noted on the escarpment known as the Panorama Route. The mountainous centre part of the Drakensberg mountain range in Mpumalanga reaches heights of more than 2000 m.
To the East, the Drakensberg escarpment forms a dramatic drop down to the Mpumalanga Lowveld. The very popular Panorama Route runs along this escarp and offers breathtaking views over the Mpumalanga Lowveld. Popular viewpoints include the Pinnacle. God’s Window, World View. The Three Rondavels viewpoint gives a wonderful view down the Blyde River Canyon that runs down to the Lowveld. The Bourke’s Luck Potholes is another popular stop on the Panorama Route.
The Highveld consists of grassland with pockets of forest in between. This area produces maize (mealies), citrus and vegetables. In the higher lying regions around Belfast and Dullstroom, trout farming is popular and a tourist attraction.
Remarkably, the district of Belfast exports tulip bulbs to Holland.
Tours that visit Mpumalanga Highveld
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16Day Highlights of South Africa Southbound
On this tour you journey through the most popular areas of South Africa, following the most-travelled, tried and tested route for first time visitors to the country. The tour provides a mix of cities, countryside, historical sites, scenic drives, nature, wildlife, culture and people.
from R20,910
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Classic Safari Experience
On day one you travel to the renowned Kruger National Park in the Mpumalanga Province. You overnight (2 nights) at Pretoriuskop Rest Camp. Enjoy a late afternoon and full day safari in you luxury safari cruiser. On day 3 you return to Johannesburg.
from R6,950
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Wildlife Experience Tour
This tour will give you the opportunity to experience African wildlife in its natural surroundings. Apart from the four star hotels, you will also stay at two private game lodges and discover excellent South African cuisine. The tour will take you from Johannesburg into the scenic Mpumalanga province with its abundance of game reserves. Next you travel through the kingdom of Swaziland to KwaZulu Natal with different eco systems and game viewing. The tour ends at Durban, the holiday capital of South Africa.
from R12,315
Things to see
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Belfast / eMakhazeni
##Belfast (a.k.a. eMakhazeni) The town of Belfast is situated on the national road (N4) that links the Johannesburg / Pretoria metropole to the neighboring Mozambique. It is mainly known for agriculture, collieries, trout fishing and the export of tulip bulbs to Holland.
1 tour visit here
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Dullstroom / Emnotweni
##Dullstroom (a.k.a. Emnotweni) Dullstroom is a small village on the Mpumalanga Highveld best known for its mountain streams brimming with trout - a paradise for fly fishing. It is the second highest town on the Highveld (after Belfast) and lies 2100m above sea-level.
4 tours visit here
Region
Mpumalanga
##Mpumalanga Mpumalanga Province lies to the north-east of South Africa. In the Mpumalanga Highveld you’ll find grassland savanna and trout-fishing villages. The Mpumalanga Lowveld is known for fruit farms, game farms, private game reserves and the Kruger National Park. In between lies the spectacular escarpment and Blyde River Canyon.
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