White River (Witrivier) is a leafy farming and residential town in the Mpumalanga Lowveld, about 20 km north of Mbombel…
- Do Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre
- Do Gin & Co tasting room
- Do Golf at White River Country Club
- Do Klipkoppie Dam
- Do Longmere Dam
Hazyview
A busy little town close to the Kruger's Phabeni and Paul Kruger gates.
History
The town grew as a farming settlement along the Sabie River and takes its name from the shimmering heat haze that hangs over the low bushveld in summer. Perry's Bridge, now a tourist centre, was developed on an old citrus farm. Tourism expanded with the town's position between the Kruger Park gates and the escarpment.
Getting there
From Johannesburg take the N4 to Mbombela (about 330 km), then the R40 north through White River for about 60 km (roughly 4.5 hours in total). The R536 runs west to Sabie and east to Phabeni and Paul Kruger gates; the R535 climbs to Graskop. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is about 55 km away.
Weather & climate
Hot, humid subtropical Lowveld climate with summer rainfall (November-March) and a summer heat haze; winters are mild, dry and sunny. The area is reputed to suit bananas very well.
Things to do
- Da Gama DamDam between White River and Hazyview with canoes, paddle and bass boats, sundowner cruises, walking and cycling.
- Elephant WhispersEthical elephant sanctuary with one-hour interactions, walks and sunset sessions. elephantwhispers.co.za
- Golf at Kruger Park LodgeRelaxed round on a Gary Player-designed 9-hole course beside the Sabie River. legacyhotels.co.za/kruger-park-lodge
- Saturday Market at Perry's BridgeWeekly craft market at the Perry's Bridge Trading Post.
- Skyway TrailsAerial cable trail, rope course, zipline and tower jump at Perry's Bridge. skywaytrails.com
Things to see
- Africa Silks weaving showroomWatch silk being woven and browse scarves and textiles. africasilks.com
- Artefunto Art GalleryContemporary art gallery at Perry's Bridge. artefunto.co.za
- Kruger National Park (Phabeni and Paul Kruger gates)One of Africa's greatest game parks, a short drive from Hazyview. sanparks.org
- Perry's Bridge Reptile ParkSee venomous snakes, large constrictors, crocodiles, lizards and tortoises up close.
Close by Hazyview
More to do and see in towns a short drive awayA forestry town surrounded by waterfalls including Mac Mac, Lone Creek and Bridal Veil.
- Do Fanie Botha Hiking Trail
- Do Fly-fishing on the Sabie River
- Do Forest Falls
- Do Loerie Trail
- Do Mac Mac Pools
Panorama Route town close to God's Window and Bourke's Luck Potholes.
- Do Africa Silks silk farm tour
- Do Big Swing gorge swing
- Do Jock of the Bushveld Trail
- See Berlin Falls
- See Blyde River Canyon and Three Rondavels
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