Formally known as the Eastern Tranvaal, Mpumalanga (The place where the sun rises) is considered as one of the most geographically diverse and unbelievably beautiful places in South Africa. Mpumalanga lies north of KwaZulu-Natal, bordering Swaziland and Mozambique. In the northeast, the land rises towards mountain peaks and then terminates in an immense escarpment. In some places, this escarpment plunges hundreds of metres down to the Lowveld. Mpumalanga offers exceptional opportunities for bird watching, hiking, horse riding, fishing and Big Game Hunting. Streams once panned for gold have become the haunts of eager anglers and lazy trout. Steeped in the history of pioneers, hunters and fortune seekers, fascinating gold rush towns and a wealth of tribal legends abound. Mpumalanga offers something for everyone!
