What to do and see in Mpumalanga, South Africa: The Best Sightseeing Tours

May 2, 2022 Chanda Heide

Mpumalanga /əmˌpuːməˈlɑːŋɡə/ ( listen) is a province of South Africa. The name means "east", or literally "the place where the sun rises" in the Swazi, Xhosa, Ndebele and Zulu languages. Mpumalanga lies in eastern South Africa, bordering Swaziland and Mozambique. It constitutes 6.5% of South Africa's land area. It shares borders with the South African provinces of Limpopo to the north, Gauteng to the west, the Free State to the southwest, and KwaZulu-Natal to the south. The capital is Nelspruit.
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1. 6 Day 5 Night Private Photographic Safari of Kruger Park from Skukuza Airport

Private Kruger Safaris
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Private photographic safari in Kruger National Park for the amateur to the expert for the wildlife photographer. Max 2 photographers. INCLUDED: • Specialised private open safari vehicle with professional & experienced nature guide • GIMPRO stabilisation for long lens with photographic arms mounted on the vehicle • Badger Bean Bags on board • Photographic equipment for hire (Must be arranged 3 weeks before arrival) • Private trips ( Max 2 photographers) • Shared accommodation 2 sleeper bungalow.

Inclusions: Included: Accommodation, Safaris, Airport Transfers & Conservation fees., Gimpro Gimbals & Bean Bags, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: All meals as you will have many options $4 to $15 USD per meal per person.

Reviewed By guntert2020

Our drive into the Kruger with PK Safaris was excellent! They were knowledgeable, professional, reliable and very accommodating. We will highly recommend them anytime.

2. Kruger National Park Afternoon Sunset Safari Tour

Paul Kruger Gate, Skukuza Road, Skukuza, Hazyview, 1350, South Africa Safaria
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Travelling with Safaria is a personal experience. We realise that you may only have one day and you're a little uncertain of what to expect, who to trust and who will offer you that experience you've always dreamed of. We understand this and so we have established our business on personal engagement, doing what we say we will and offering you the finest guides, vehicles and personalised experiences in Kruger. Our Safaris are all about you and helping you realise your Safari dream to reality, just have a look at what our clients. All our Safaris, be it half or full day are all designed around you! Our "Safari Style" is bespoke and focusses around your specific areas of interest with the intention to create and experience and not just chase the game. We establish your own personal wonder-filled storyboard that will share the Savanna from birds to mammals, insects to trees, old ancient bush wisdoms and everything in between. Its your Safari, its your experience. We just help you tell it!

Inclusions: Professional bush guide with Open Safari Vehicle, Sunset Safaris are 5 to 6 hours in duration, Blankets and Rain Ponchos on vehicle should the weather change, Children six years and older are welcome, Personal Safaria sightings journal, Minimum of 2 guests, Bottled water, Complimentary Binocular

Exclusions: Excludes Kruger National Park Conservation & Entrance fee (KNP International fee is R400pp)

Reviewed By dominicpr

Andrew took great care of us - his knowledge is outstanding, he was very informative and made the trip incredibly interesting! The wildlife and birdlife is fantastic and we would highly recommend anyone considering a guided to tour to use him

3. 4 Day Kruger National Park Tour

Swangs safaris
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Reliable,knowledgeble,affordable,smile and fun. Our safaris includes a guided game drive with a well experienced registered safari guide,two full day game drive,lunch,breakfast,bottled water.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Light lunch in kruger park, Bottled water, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Alcohol

Reviewed By konnisand

My mother and I were collected from the airport by Pastor. She was in a wheelchair due to a back problem. Pastor was polite, patient, helpful, and very interesting to chat with due to his knowledge of the country and region. He also took us back to the airport. At check-in, when I realized that I'd packed some disallowed items, I called him and he came straight back. Within 45 minutes, he'd delivered the items to my sister to deal with.

4. Kruger National Park Private Full-Day Safari - Private Safari Vehicle & Guide

Pretoriuskop - Skukuza Road, Pretoriuskop - Skukuza Rd, South Africa Safaria
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We are trusted as the premium Bespoke, Privately Guided Safari experience in the Kruger National Park. This Safari offers travellers the exclusivity of an Professional Kruger Park Safaria Guide with Full Open Safari Vehicle that can accommodate 9 passengers. Regarded by our guests as the best Day Safari experience in the Kruger Park, we start our day by watching as the first rays of light peer over the Eastern horizon greeting the Kruger National Park. We want our guests to experience the Kruger National Park visually, imaginatively and emotionally. For this very reason your guides are not only experts on the savanna and its wildlife but also its heritage and folklore. You will seek out its wildlife. You will go in search of the legendary Big 5. Our Full Day Ulendo shares with you the story of Kruger and the people and cultures that created this mystical place. Ultimately you will leave thrilled, connected and in touch with this beautiful piece of Africa.

Inclusions: Expert Kruger Park bush guide with Open Safari Vehicle, Full Day Kruger Safaris are 9 hours in duration, Blankets and Rain Ponchos on vehicle should the weather change, Safaria still mineral water, Personal Safaria sightings journal, Minimum of 2 guests and maximum of 10, Coffee and/or Tea, Complimentary Binocular, Children over 3years of age welcome

Exclusions: Excludes Kruger National Park Conservation & Entrance fee of R424per person, Breakfast & Lunch, Guide gratuity

Reviewed By Relax27287738461

My so and I ( 5 years old) went on a family game drive. It was absolutly amazing. We enjoyed every second. The knowledge shared, we felt most welcomed. The game viewing was spectacular. Thank you for such an amzing experience.

5. 3 Day Kruger National Park from Johannesburg Round Trip

Nhlalala Travel
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Kruger National Park is the most recommended for wildlife destination in South Africa and in Africa. Depart from Johannesburg or Pretoria daily, offers an opportunity to drive via magnificent scenic view of Panorama Route for other wonders of nature. I.e God's window and the Blyde River Canyon. While enjoying the drive, view of country's beautiful landscape and pass through historical towns. Some of our stops include the highest point town in the country, that's Dullstroom at 2100 meters above sea level. It is also home of Trout fish that incidentally landed from Scotland. The only opportunity to explore both the highveld and lowveld regions at ones.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Accredited and experienced tourist guide , WiFi on board

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Reviewed By Gabriele H

I highly recommend this tour. Norman, my guide for the day, came to the hotel to pick me up. We drove to the Apartheid museum where he left me inside to explore. 2.5 hours later we met outside and were on our way to Soweto. Touring the various neighborhoods in Soweto gave me a great overall view of the area. We stopped at the Hector Peterson memorial and then at the Mandela house. At the end, Norman drove me back to the hotel. Norman was a very charming guide and very knowledgeable of the history of the area.

6. 4-Day Kruger National Park & Panorama Route Budget Safari

OR Tambo, O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, 1627, South Africa The Mzansi Experience
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We like to call this our best value tour since you get a whole lot of bang for your buck! On this safari tour, you will be observing the Big 5 (lion, leopard, Cape Buffalo, rhino and elephant) as well as a host of antelope, birdlife and amphibians, and be inspired by an authentically African atmosphere in the largest game reserve in South Africa. Kruger National Park is larger than some small countries in Europe and is just less than two million hectares of conservation area. Add to this a full day tour of the Panorama Route which includes, amongst others, the Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Lisbon and Berlin Falls. Perfection! On this Safari, you will enjoy comfortable accommodation in a private lodge, awesome game drives and beautiful scenery. Because of the well-trained guides, we are proud to offer an 80% Big 5 success rate on our game drives. All guides are FGASA (Field Guides Association of SA) registered. Your base will be a lodge just outside Hazyview.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, 3 nights accommodation, National Park fees, Snacks, Local Guide, Shuttle to Kruger National Park (return), Coffee and/or Tea, All Game Drives as per itinerary

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch, Optional Morning Game Drive on Day 4

Reviewed By rajivaw2014

A very comfortable hotel, and an excellent driver with most of the safaris on our own. Much enjoyed too the Panorama Tour which was unexpectedly beautiful. Splendid dinners and breakfasts, and the pool was beautifully situated.

7. 4 Night Kruger safari and Blyde Canyon

Endless Summer Tours
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Explore one of the world's largest conservation areas and witness all that Africa has to offer with the 4-Day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg. Spend 3 nights in a fantastic bush lodge and taste some of the most authentic foods of South African cuisine. Enjoy safari drives, with your own personal guide, according to your time frame. As well as night drives and early morning safari's. Also get to see the incredible Blyde river canyon, again with your own personal guide to show you around.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4 nights accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Meals as per itinerary, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Landing and facility fees, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, 3 Dinners, 3 Lunches, 2 Open vehicle safari drives, All Blyde Canyon Attractions

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Reviewed By BexLee3

Endless Summer Tours were recommended to us when we started to plan our ‘once in a lifetime’ trip to South Africa. We had a number of things we wished to tick off and some were extremely personal and important. From the beginning, Ant was so friendly, accommodating and ready to work to deliver exactly what we wanted. He and his team went over and above to make sure everything was perfect and they continued to be super flexible and helpful throughout. We wanted to go to Botswana initially and then moved on to Sabi Sabi for 4 nights. This reserve was Ant’s recommendation and blew us away! It was perfect and we ticked off the ‘Big Five’ comfortably. We then moved onto Sun City stopping by Dulstroom along the way. In Dulstroom, we went to ‘Wild About Whiskey’ where you can taste whiskey & gin to your heart’s content. Highly recommended! We ended our trip in Sun City at The Palace. We have young children and they absolutely loved this place! It was great to chill out and enjoy lots of time together as a family. The guide who accompanied us was Steve & what a lovely guy he is. He was friendly, funny and really helpful. When we left to come home, we all had heavy hearts and promised that although we had only intended to go once, we would definitely be returning to South Africa regularly and will always use Endless Summer Tours. Thank you guys, see you soon!

8. The Cultural Village Tour

Inkosi Tours and Transfers
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You get to experience the warmth of the cultural village and the people who reside there. Their humbleness and hospitality, you experience and learn their daily lives, their ways, and their entertainment.

Inclusions: Bottled water

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Reviewed By ashleigh1805

Such seamless and professional service. From the moment we booked our trip to being dropped off at home, absolutely everything was perfect. Trevor was our guide. Always smiling and so determined to find the wildlife. We would highly recommend the services of Inkosi Tours and Transfers. Thank you again Goodman and Trevor.

9. Kruger Lion Expedition with the Little Lionman Steve Kelly

Wild World Tours
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Your guide, Steven Kelly, makes this a truly unique and once in a lifetime experience. Steven has over 8 years experience working hands on with Africa's apex predators including Lions, Leopards, Cheetah, Hyena and Wild Dogs. It was only after Steven met his childhood hero Mad Mike who turned Steven's passion for captive animals into educating people on the importance of WILD LIFE! Steven gave up his career in the captive industry as a big cat handler to take you out to go and witness Lions do what they do best - rule the open Savannah and all that inhabit it. He will keep you entertained with his stories and also has the luck of the Irish when it comes to spotting Lions, and was the only tour operator in Pilanesberg to have 100% success rate in locating lions in 2018. Steven has hosted some of South Africa biggest celebrities on tour due to his reputation as the little lion man - a nick name given to him by South Africas Biggest Rock Band - the Parlotones.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, The Kruger Park Big Cat Experience with the Lion Man of Southern Africa - Wild World Tours, Accommodation - 4 Nights at 4 Different Camps , Big 5 Bush Walk to Track Lions, 2 x Two Hour Night Drives - Lower Sabie and Berg en Dal, Guide Fee, Transfer , Binoculers, Light snacks and beverages

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Reviewed By dorisa285

If there is anything you absolutely must have done in life, it’s a safari with the little lion man, Steve Kelly. What a unique experience, awesome, thrilling. You will never be closer to wild animals you’ll never feel safer around them. This guy is reading the animals like an open book. I have been on several safaris in many countries, never have I experienced anything like it. You will look in the lion’s eyes and - as Steve says - he is reading your thoughts! I felt totally safe, although I could have stroked the lioness through the open window. And there is this crazy guy next to you: "don't close the window, you're safe, she won't jump..." Simply incredible! You’ll share the nervous anxiety of the nearby impala, you'll admire the rare wild dogs (only 4 left in the park - hilarious, we saw 2 of them!) You’ll laugh at the little cheetah punks - and you’ll hope that the last dinosaur will not overturn your vehicle - with Steven next to you “don’t worry about rhino boy - he’s just curious...” hoping the rhino knows it too! Steven’s passion for the animals, his excitement, his joy, they are so real, so genuine, you can’t help being taken in. We were on 5 game drives with him, he had arranged for absolutely everything, from the perfect accommodation at the nearby Kingdom Resort to snack and water bottle. And all this at a more than fair price. Shame we were his last customers, after our visit, everything was closed due to Corona. But we will be back, for sure!

10. Full Day Kruger Park Safari from Hazyview

Private Kruger Safaris
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Private Full-Day Safari in Kruger National Park Max ` to 6 Guests per vehicle. Guaranteed WINDOW SEAT. Game viewing from open safari vehicles in the Kruger National Park has to be one of the ultimate safari experiences in Africa and being able to do this in a day is ideal for those with limited time available. You start your day early with an exciting open vehicle game drive. During the course of the day, you will make comfort stops at a scenic picnic spot or a Rest Camp with restaurants & shops where you can get something to eat before setting off to explore more of the Big 5 in the Kruger Park. You will be guided by a professional and experienced guide. Kruger Park is well-known for its boundless opportunities to spot the famous African Big Five - Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, Rhino and of course Lion. Day safaris are conducted in open safari vehicles with a canvas roof and sides for your protection against the elements.  Included: Mineral water on the drive

Inclusions: Bottled water, Experienced & Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off if close to Hazyview Town. Alternative pick-up point will be at Perry's Bridge Tourism centre or Protea Hotel Kruger Gate., Pick up inside the Kruger National Park can be at Skukuza or Pretoruiskop must be arranged and will be 30 min after main gates opening times., Small-group tour max 6 guests max on the vehicle.

Exclusions: Entrance fees R400 per adult and half price for child under 12 years + R40 for safari in cash, Food and drinks are for own account. Comfort stops will be done at Rest camps with supermarkets like shops and restaurants., Pick up in Hazyview, White River, Malelane & Crocodile Bridge gates. (From R450 per trip), Gratuities (optional) R450 per day

Reviewed By guntert2020

Our drive into the Kruger with PK Safaris was excellent! They were knowledgeable, professional, reliable and very accommodating. We will highly recommend them anytime.

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