Da Gama Dam
Hazyview, Mpumalanga
Dam between White River and Hazyview with canoes, paddle and bass boats, sundowner cruises, walking and cycling.
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Elephant Whispers
Hazyview, Mpumalanga
Ethical elephant sanctuary with one-hour interactions, walks and sunset sessions.
elephantwhispers.co.za ↗Golf at Kruger Park Lodge
Hazyview, Mpumalanga
Relaxed round on a Gary Player-designed 9-hole course beside the Sabie River.
legacyhotels.co.za/kruger-park-lodge ↗Saturday Market at Perry's Bridge
Hazyview, Mpumalanga
Weekly craft market at the Perry's Bridge Trading Post.
Skyway Trails
Hazyview, Mpumalanga
Aerial cable trail, rope course, zipline and tower jump at Perry's Bridge.
skywaytrails.com ↗Alkmaar 4x4 Trail
Mbombela, Mpumalanga
4x4 trail on a farm about 16 km west of the city.
alkmaarfarmstay.co.za ↗Central Park Waterpark (Riverside Mall)
Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Outdoor waterpark outside entrance 2 of Riverside Mall.
Chimp Eden (Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Sanctuary)
Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees in the Umhloti Nature Reserve on the Barberton road, with guided hour-long tours.
Emnotweni Casino
Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Belle-époque-styled casino and entertainment complex near the Botanical Garden.
Innibos National Arts Festival
Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Annual Afrikaans-led national arts festival with music, theatre and craft stalls, held in Mbombela each winter.
innibos.co.za ↗Kruger National Park (via Numbi gate)
Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Mbombela is a main gateway to Kruger, about 50 km away; Numbi gate is the closest south-western entrance.
Nelspruit Farmers Market
Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Monthly market under a marquee at the show grounds with produce, baking, crafts and kids' activities.
Nelspruit Nature Reserve
Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Nature reserve within the suburbs near Sonheuwel, good for walks and birding.
Steiltes Nature Reserve
Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Hillside reserve with walking trails above the Steiltes suburb.
Diggings Museum and gold panning
Pilgrim's Rest, Mpumalanga
Reconstructed alluvial gold diggings in Pilgrim's Creek with panning demonstrations and hands-on panning.
Ghost Tour
Pilgrim's Rest, Mpumalanga
Evening guided ghost walk through the village (about 2.5 hours), booked through Trips SA.
Prospector's Hiking Trail
Pilgrim's Rest, Mpumalanga
Five-day, 62.5 km hiking trail starting near Pilgrim's Rest.
Village Tour
Pilgrim's Rest, Mpumalanga
Guided historical walking tour of Uptown and Downtown.
Fanie Botha Hiking Trail
Sabie, Mpumalanga
Overnight forestry hiking trail in 2 to 5 day options.
Fly-fishing on the Sabie River
Sabie, Mpumalanga
Trout fishing on club water and dams around Sabie.
Forest Falls
Sabie, Mpumalanga
Waterfall reached only on foot by a 7 km circular forest walk off the R532 between Sabie and Graskop.
Loerie Trail
Sabie, Mpumalanga
Circular day walk from Ceylon Forest Station near Sabie.
Mac Mac Pools
Sabie, Mpumalanga
Natural rock pools with picnic and braai areas; the 3 km Secretary Bird trail starts here.
Mac Mac Summit 4x4 Trail
Sabie, Mpumalanga
Scenic 4x4 route through the forestry area near Sabie.
Wakkerstroom wetland birding
Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga
Top birding destination for grassland and wetland species.
Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre
White River, Mpumalanga
Browse galleries, décor and craft shops, eat in the courtyard restaurants and catch a film at the small cinema, all in one converted farm complex.
casterbridge.co.za ↗Gin & Co tasting room
White River, Mpumalanga
Taste locally distilled gins and boutique wines at the Casterbridge distillery shop.
gincompany.co.za ↗Golf at White River Country Club
White River, Mpumalanga
18-hole course in White River Country Estate; visitors can book tee times.
wrcc.co.za ↗Klipkoppie Dam
White River, Mpumalanga
Earth dam built in 1960 that allows powerboats and jet skis; has braai areas and ablutions.
Longmere Dam
White River, Mpumalanga
Gravel-road dam used for fishing, canoeing, sailing and open-water swim training.