TITown Info

Mbombela

Formerly Nelspruit, the capital of Mpumalanga and a gateway to the Kruger National Park.

About Things to do & see Close by Businesses Property

History

The town was founded in 1895 on land where three Nel brothers grazed cattle in winter. The name Nelspruit joins the family name to 'spruit', a stream that dries up in summer. The town grew along the Pretoria-Delagoa Bay (Maputo) railway, and during the Second Boer War it briefly served as the seat of the South African Republic's government. It became the capital of Mpumalanga in 1994. In 2009 it was renamed Mbombela, and the High Court upheld the change in 2014.

Getting there

The city lies on the N4 Maputo Corridor toll route (about 330 km east of Pretoria), with a northern bypass. The R40 links it to White River and Barberton, and the R37 links it to Lydenburg. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) is about 27 km north-east and has scheduled flights. The smaller Nelspruit/Mbombela City Airport (about 9 km south-west) handles general aviation. The station is on the Pretoria-Maputo railway line.

Weather & climate

Humid subtropical. Summers (Nov-Mar) are hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms, and December-January is the wettest period. Winters are dry with mild sunny days and cool nights. Rainfall is about 767 mm a year, with average daily highs near 27 °C and lows near 13 °C.

Things to do

Things to see

Close by Mbombela

More to do and see in towns a short drive away

Businesses in Mbombela

Add your business →
All Accommodation (123)Agriculture (1)Automotive (10)Business Services (59)Community & Government (10)Education (10)Food & Drink (36)Health & Wellness (20)Home & Building (11)IT & Electronics (16)Shopping (67)Tourism & Leisure (11)Transport & Logistics (6)
SS Southern Sun Mbombela Hotel and conference venue in Riverside Park, bordering the Lowveld National Botanical Garden and next to the Emnotweni… Hotels Mbombela, Mpumalanga SA Spring Acres Guesthouse Guest accommodation in West Acres, Mbombela, listed on a booking platform. Guest Houses & B&Bs Mbombela, Mpumalanga SM StayEasy Mbombela Budget hotel with 115 en-suite rooms, pool and a small meeting room, close to Riverside Mall. Hotels Mbombela, Mpumalanga SE Stone Edge Guest House Guest accommodation in West Acres, Mbombela, listed on a booking platform. Guest Houses & B&Bs Mbombela, Mpumalanga SS Sunshine Self-Catering Guesthouse Self-catering accommodation in Sonheuwel Central, Mbombela, listed on a booking platform. Self-Catering Mbombela, Mpumalanga TO Tarentaal Oorslaap Guest accommodation in Mbombela, Mbombela, listed on a booking platform. Guest Houses & B&Bs Mbombela, Mpumalanga TL Tertius Lodge Guest accommodation in Sonheuwel Central, Mbombela, listed on a booking platform. Guest Houses & B&Bs Mbombela, Mpumalanga TH Tfokomala Hotel & Conference Centre Four-star hotel and conference centre at the University of Mpumalanga campus. Hotels Mbombela, Mpumalanga TC The Cascades Lodge and Apartments Self-catering accommodation in West Acres Central, Mbombela, listed on a booking platform. Self-Catering Mbombela, Mpumalanga TC The Coral Tree Guesthouse Guest accommodation in Mbombela, Mbombela, listed on a booking platform. Guest Houses & B&Bs Mbombela, Mpumalanga TG The Green Lizard Guesthouse Guesthouse with restaurant. Guest Houses & B&Bs Mbombela, Mpumalanga TO The Olive Place Guesthouse Guest accommodation in Steiltes, Mbombela, listed on a booking platform. Guest Houses & B&Bs Mbombela, Mpumalanga TR The Red Duiker Guest accommodation in Sonheuwel, Mbombela, listed on a booking platform. Guest Houses & B&Bs Mbombela, Mpumalanga TR The Rest Guesthouse Guest accommodation in The Rest, Mbombela, listed on a booking platform. Guest Houses & B&Bs Mbombela, Mpumalanga TR The Rest Zebra Lodge Lodge in Sonheuwel, Mbombela, listed on a booking platform. Lodges & Game Lodges Mbombela, Mpumalanga TR The Rock Guesthouse Guest accommodation in West Acres, Mbombela, listed on a booking platform. Guest Houses & B&Bs Mbombela, Mpumalanga TR The Roost Guest Lodge Guest accommodation in Mbombela, Mbombela, listed on a booking platform. Guest Houses & B&Bs Mbombela, Mpumalanga TG Tipperary Game Lodge Lodge in Mbombela, Mbombela, listed on a booking platform. Lodges & Game Lodges Mbombela, Mpumalanga TB Tomjachu Bush Retreat Lodge in Mbombela, Mbombela, listed on a booking platform. Lodges & Game Lodges Mbombela, Mpumalanga TL Torburnlea Luxury B&B Luxury B&B on a macadamia farm at Mataffin. Guest Houses & B&Bs Mbombela, Mpumalanga TL Town Lodge Mbombela City Lodge Group mid-range hotel in West Acres. Hotels Mbombela, Mpumalanga VG Victorian Guesthouse Guest accommodation in Mbombela, Mbombela, listed on a booking platform. Guest Houses & B&Bs Mbombela, Mpumalanga VO Vineyard on the Hill Guest House Guest accommodation in Sonheuwel Central, Mbombela, listed on a booking platform. Guest Houses & B&Bs Mbombela, Mpumalanga VG Vinique Guesthouse Guest accommodation in Steiltes, Mbombela, listed on a booking platform. Guest Houses & B&Bs Mbombela, Mpumalanga

Property in Mbombela

No property listed in Mbombela yet. List a property.

More towns in Mpumalanga

BarbertonDullstroomGraskopHazyviewPilgrim's RestSabie