Mbombela (Nelspruit)

The capital city of Mpumalanga, Mbombela as it is now known, means “a lot of people in a small place”. The town is the perfect base from which to explore the region. Arguably one of the fastest growing cities Mbombela is home to the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) and the highly acclaimed Lowveld national Botanical Garden (LNBG). Just over 30 kilometres away are the Sudwala Caves which are cave formations dating back some 240 million years, regarding them as one of the oldest known caves worldwide. The city has a vibrant nightlife and various fine dining options and events.