Mpumalanga, ‘place where the sun rises’ in the local languages of Siswati and Zulu, is bordered by Gauteng in the west, and Mozambique and Swaziland in the east. Come to Mpumalanga for the rich Ndebele and Swazi cultural heritage, eco-tourism and adventure holidays, and Big Five game viewing in the Kruger National Park. Mainly situated on the high plateau grasslands of the Middleveld, Mpumalanga rises towards mountain peaks in the northeast. In some places, the escarpment drops down to the low-lying area known as the Lowveld. 

Climate

Although mild in winter, Mpumalanga can become very cold in the highveld regions. Mpumalanga enjoys a hot summer with summer rainfall, especially in the lowveld regions. 

Attractions

Kruger National Park is Mpumalanga’s premier tourist destination, for world famous Big Five game viewing. Protea Hotels has a number of hotels in easy reach of the park, with Protea Hotels Kruger Park only 100m from the Paul Kruger Gate. The Blyde River Canyon, famous for God’s Window Ledge, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the Three Rondavels, offers visitors breathtaking panoramic views.

Stay where the sun rises with Protea Hotels!