WORLD CUP VENUE NELSPRUIT

Nelspruit is only 50 kilometres from the Kruger Park. The Panorama Route and the Blyde River Canyon are also in easy reach as well as the borders to Mozambique and Swaziland. The surrounding area offers ample opportunity for various outdoor activities like cave climbing, white water rafting, hot-air ballooning adventures or prospecting for gold.

Lowveld Botanical Gardens

Spectacular cascades and waterfalls of the rivers Nels and Crocodile are the core of this tropical paradise, the botanical garden on the outskirts of Nelspruit. You come across the typical Lowveld vegetation, rainforest, cycads and many other endemic plants. There are more than 2000 plant species on almost 160 hectares. Guided tours are available. Further information at the park's office: Tel : +27 (0)13 7525531, Fax: 7526216.

CrocRiver Enviro Park

This privately owned reptile park is one of the biggest in South Africa. Besides crocodiles, there are many other reptiles, snakes and spiders from all over the world.

Sudwala Caves

One among the oldest caves in the world, the famous Sudwala Caves - with its beautiful stalagmites and stalagtites - are approx. two million years old. They lie about 37 km outside of Nelspruit (R539 Sabie Road).

Open daily from 8:30 to 4:30. Guided tours offered. Tel: +27 (0)13 7334152

Riverside Mall Shopping Centre

Nelspruit has a popular shopping mall, where one can find attractive arts&crafts and jewelry items amongst other things.

Accommodation in Nelspruit

Shandon Lodge

Beautiful en-suite rooms with veranda and satellite TV; Internet; pool; tropical garden. Tel ++27-(0)13 7449934.

La Roca Guesthouse

Double rooms with aircon, telephone, satellite TV; restaurant; pool. Tel ++27-(0)13 7526628.