What to do in Nelspruit – activities
Posted on 16. Apr, 2010 by admin in Nelspruit
There are plenty of things to do in Nelspruit ranging from your regular sporting pursuits to nature exploration of the nearby Kruger National Park. Most Nelspruit activities can be arranged directly through the organisations listed below or alternatively through some of the great Nelspruit hotels and guesthouses listed here. Popular Nelspruit attractions include the world famous Sudwala Caves, Lowveld Botanical Gardens, Croc River Enviro Park and Chimpanzee Eden.
There are also some great 4×4 routes to explore if you fancy renting a jeep and getting to know the great outdoors. But if you would prefer just to swing a club or indulge in a game of tennis then that’s fine as well and there are plenty of sports clubs in Nelspruit. And remember all the find food and drink available at restaurants in Nelspruit at the end of a hard day.
Nelspruit golf clubs
There are many different places to swing a club in town and Johnny Foreigner has put together out guide to the best golf courses in Nelspruit.
Nelspruit Golf Club
Wilhelm Street, Nelspruit, Tel: +27 (0)13 744 0952/7
This palatial parkland Nelspruit golf course near the centre of town has some challenging holes and is well worth the green fee.
Pine Lake Inn Golf Course
Main Hazyview Road, White River 1240, Tel: +27 (0)13 751 5036
This golf course near Nelspruit is only a brief drive away and offers a different sort of challenge. Plenty of water features gobble up waywood drives so caution reins supreme here.
White River Country Club
White River Country Estate, off the R40 Tel: +27 (0)13 751 3781
Set amongst picturesque plantations by the side of the White River, there is a championship standard 18 hole course plus squash, tennis, cricket and hockey facilities and outstanding swimming pool by the clubhouse.
Flying tours over Nelspriut
What better thing to do in Nelspruit than soar over the gorgeous South African countryside in a balloon or small charter plane.
Balloons Over Africa
R536 Sabie Road, Hazyview, Mpumalanga, Tel: +27 (0)13 737 6950, email: infosite@balloonsoverafrica.co.za
The closest hot air balloon rides to Nelspruit are found at nearby hazyview. Champagne accompanied dawn flights are truly awe-inspiring plus it is fascinating to learn how these craft work.
Nelair Charters and Travel
KMIA Airport, Nelspruit, Tel: +27 (0)13 751 1870 / (0)13 751 2012, email: pienaar@nelair.co.za
Scenic flights (or ‘flips’) lasting from 30 minutes to two hours to Pilgrims Rest and scenic Blyde Canyon with opportunities to stop off in Hoedspruit and Graskop for fun activities.
Wildlife activities in Nelspruit
Fishing
Anglers looking to sink a line in the local Sabie and Crocodile Rivers will be rewarded with carp, tilapia, and yellowfish. A little further afield by the Mozambique border are the tigerfish-rich waters of the Komatipoort.
Hulala Lakeside Lodge
Around 22kms past White River on the R40 towards Hazyview, Tel: +27 (0)13 764 1893
Boating is on offer here with canoes, pedaloes and bass boats available for hire. Rent one and journey out to the Da Gama Dam.
The Birdlife Lowveld Birding Society
Tel: +27 (0)13 753 3238
Twitchers looking to get up close to the local avian wildelife should give this very active association a call for all the best tips on locations, techniques and outings.
4×4 routes
The Mpumalanga region boasts verdant forests, diverse wildlife and majestic mountain ranges and there are many 4×4 routes to explore through the bush with a rental jeep or pick-up. The Mac Mac summit route by Sabie is easy-going and takes visitors past subtropical forests and glistening waterfalls. Riverwild 4×4 in Nelspruit is driven by visitors under expert tuition in their own vehicles and considered one of the best off-road experiences in South Africa. The trail has a variety of sections including mud, river crossings, rocky areas and steep ascents.
Other activities and things to do in Nelspruit
Lowveld Showgrounds
999 Loco Road, Nelspruit, Tel: +27 (0)13 7522 801 / (0)13 752 6747 / (0)82 3230982, email: info@lowshow.co.za
Paintball games periodically take place on the Lowveld Showgrounds and there is a working macadamia nut farm, horseback riding and cultural tours to nearby townships.
Ekhukhanyeni Outdoor Centre
Ekukhanyeni Farm, R37 Lydenburg / Nelspruit Road, Brondal, Nelspruit, Tel: +27 (0)13 7552479
Abseiling, climbing and outdoor activities are available here and there is a guesthouse and retreat with spectacular views of the Kruger National Park
