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Trip Planner :  Africa  /  South Africa  /  Mpumalanga  /  Nelspruit

Nelspruit

4.1
National Parks · Caves · Gardens
Gateway to the Lowveld
Nestled on the banks of the Crocodile River, Nelspruit provides visitors with a convenient base point boasting two airports and an enviable location on the road between Johannesburg and the Mozambican border. Day trips and scenic drives are some of the things to do in Nelspruit; the city itself offers plenty of stores, malls, and restaurants to occupy your free time if you'd rather stay close to your hotel base. Plan a South Africa trip in moments using our itinerary builder.
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    Top Nelspruit tours

    FROM $123 BOOK WITH VIATOR Kruger National Park - Private full day Safari trip. Kruger National Park - Private full day Safari trip.
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    FROM $62 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Kruger Safari Tour Full Day Kruger Safari Tour
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    FROM $517 BOOK WITH VIATOR Kruger National Park Private Full-Day Safari - Private Safari Vehicle & Guide Kruger National Park Private Full-Day Safari - Private Safari Vehicle & Guide
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    FROM $1,097 BOOK WITH VIATOR 4-Day Kruger Park Safari & Panoramic Tour Combo including Breakfast and Dinner 4-Day Kruger Park Safari & Panoramic Tour Combo including Breakfast and Dinner
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    FROM $826 BOOK WITH VIATOR 4 Day Lodge and Treehouse Kruger National Park Safari 4 Day Lodge and Treehouse Kruger National Park Safari
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    FROM $867 BOOK WITH VIATOR All inclusive - 3 Day Kruger Safari from Johannesburg All inclusive - 3 Day Kruger Safari from Johannesburg
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    Popular things to do in Nelspruit

    Kruger National Park ©
    National Park
    Kruger National Park
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours
    Sudwala Caves ©
    Cave
    Sudwala Caves
    4.5
    Duration: 1 hour
    ©
    Safari
    Safaris
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    Lowveld National Botanical Garden ©
    Garden
    Lowveld National Botanical Garden
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Side trips from Nelspruit

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    Safari
    Safaris
    Kruger National Park
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre ©
    Nature / Park
    Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre
    Hoedspruit
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre ©
    Nature / Park
    Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    Hoedspruit
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Elephant Whispers ©
    Nature / Park
    Elephant Whispers
    Hazyview
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Nelspruit

    Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Eden Sanctuary ©
    Nature / Park
    Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Eden Sanctuary
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Pumbaa Wildpark And Accommodation ©
    Nature / Park
    Pumbaa Wildpark And Accommodation
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    i'langa Mall ©
    Shopping Mall
    i'langa Mall
    3.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Emnotweni Casino ©
    Casino
    Emnotweni Casino
    4.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Nature in Nelspruit

    Montrose Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Montrose Falls
    3.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Shopping in Nelspruit

    Joubert en Seuns Padstal ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Joubert en Seuns Padstal
    3.2
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Museums in Nelspruit

    Sudwala Dinosaur Park ©
    Specialty Museum
    Sudwala Dinosaur Park
    1.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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    Places to visit with Nelspruit

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