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Mbombela

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

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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.

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SI Stegmanns Incorporated Nelspruit branch of Stegmanns attorneys (legal and property work). Legal & Attorneys Mbombela, Mpumalanga SI Ster-Kinekor i'langa Mall Cinema complex in i'langa Mall (shop UG82). Casinos & Entertainment Mbombela, Mpumalanga SR Sterns Riverside Mall Jewellery store in Riverside Mall. Jewellery Mbombela, Mpumalanga SE Stone Edge Guest House Guest accommodation in West Acres, Mbombela, listed on a booking platform. Guest Houses & B&Bs Mbombela, Mpumalanga S8 Studio 88 Riverside Mall Studio 88 fashion store in Riverside Mall. Clothing & Fashion Mbombela, Mpumalanga SH Sunrise Hiking Club Hiking and fitness club. Adventure & Activities Mbombela, Mpumalanga SS Sunshine Self-Catering Guesthouse Self-catering accommodation in Sonheuwel Central, Mbombela, listed on a booking platform. Self-Catering Mbombela, Mpumalanga SI Sydney Inc. Accounting, auditing, tax and advisory firm. Accounting & Bookkeeping Mbombela, Mpumalanga TO Tarentaal Oorslaap Guest accommodation in Mbombela, Mbombela, listed on a booking platform. Guest Houses & B&Bs Mbombela, Mpumalanga TS Techno Security Force Security services company in West Acres. CCTV & Security Systems 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 TB The Bed Shop i'langa Mall Bed and mattress store in i'langa Mall. Shopping 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 TF The Fish & Chips Co Riverside Mall The Fish & Chips Co outlet at Riverside Mall. Takeaways Mbombela, Mpumalanga TG The Garden Mbombela Restaurant in Bosch Street, central Mbombela. Restaurants Mbombela, Mpumalanga TG The Green Lizard Guesthouse Guesthouse with restaurant. Guest Houses & B&Bs Mbombela, Mpumalanga TG The Guys Photography, website and graphic design studio. Marketing & Advertising Mbombela, Mpumalanga TL The Local Choice Pharmacy Russell's The Local Choice pharmacy in the Promenade Centre. Pharmacies Mbombela, Mpumalanga TO The Olive Place Guesthouse Guest accommodation in Steiltes, Mbombela, listed on a booking platform. Guest Houses & B&Bs Mbombela, Mpumalanga TO The Original Couch Potato Furniture Co Furniture manufacturer and retailer on the Kaapsehoop Road. Shopping 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

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