Looking for affordable accommodation in Mpumalanga, look no further than Gethlane Lodge Hotel & Spa in Lydenburg brought to you by Optima Holidays. Lydenburg is situated on the Sterkspruit/Dorps River tributary of the Olifants River at the base of the Long Tom Pass. The name is derived from Dutch meaning “Town of Suffering.” It has become the centre of the South African fly-fishing industry and is an agricultural and mining centre. (more…)

For those of you who don’t know much about Mpumalanga, here is a little History of the land, and some really nice places to stay at while on  holiday. (more…)

Did you know that if you like to go 4×4 camping around South Africa, then you are in luck.  We have searched high and low for the best and most ultimate 4×4 camping list of what is absolutely necessary to keep on your trip.  To survive the great big out doors of South Africa, make sure you take everything mentioned on this list. I know the list is very long, but at the very least, it is helpful. Thanks Dalene. (more…)

Indulge in a relaxing holiday at your choice of Mpumalanga spa resorts. Mpumalanga is the “paradise province”, an area verdant with forests, rich in panoramic views and home to the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Gethlane Lodge Hotel & Spa and Waterberry Hill Resort & Spa are two resorts offering a sought-after combination of self-catering accommodation and the luxury of an on-site spa. (more…)

Looking for affordable accommodation in Mpumalanga, look no further than Gethlane Lodge Hotel & Spa in Lydenburg brought to you by Optima Holidays. Lydenburg is situated on the Sterkspruit/Dorps River tributary of the Olifants River at the base of the Long Tom Pass. The name is derived from Dutch meaning “Town of Suffering.” It has become the centre of the South African fly-fishing industry and is an agricultural and mining centre.

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Venture out and discover Mpumalanga – dramatic beauty! Mpumalanga shelters some of the most beautiful landscapes on earth. It is rich and varied and includes the Kruger National Park, the mountains of the Klein Drakensberg escarpment and the scenic Blyde River canyon.  Jaw-dropping features that one can venture out on include the Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the spectacular view from God’s Window, the Sudwala Caves and the historic and quaint mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest. (more…)

Looking for affordable accommodation in Mpumalanga, look no further than Gethlane Lodge Hotel & Spa in Lydenburg brought to you by Optima Holidays. Lydenburg is situated on the Sterkspruit/Dorps River tributary of the Olifants River at the base of the Long Tom Pass. The name is derived from Dutch meaning “Town of Suffering.” It has become the centre of the South African fly-fishing industry and is an agricultural and mining centre. (more…)

Few regions in the world can match the extraordinary beauty of the Lowveld and escarpment. Mountains, panoramic passes, valleys, rivers, waterfalls and forests steeped in the history of pioneers, hunters and fortune-seekers characterise the landscape that surrounds Waterberry Hill  Resort & Spa. (more…)

Once a year in June the sleepy town of Nelspruit comes alive with the arrival of the InniBos Festival, bringing with it some of the foremost artists in South African fringe entertainment.

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“The place where the sun rises” is a phrase so beautiful, haunting and an accurate description of the beauty of Mpumalanga.

Lying to the east of SA and bordering Mozambique, Mpumalanga is one of SA’s untouched havens for peace, tranquility and relaxation.

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