4 days in Barberton Itinerary

Barberton is a town in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa, which has its origin in the 1880s gold rush in the region. Take a break from the city and head to Safaris and Barberton Makhonjwa Geotrail. Step off the beaten path and head to Barberton Museum and Mthethomusha Game Reserve. Get out of town with these interesting Barberton side-trips: Wathaba Hiking Trail - Day Tours (in Machadodorp), Krugerhof Museum (in Emgwenya) and Napi Wilderness Trail (in Kruger National Park). There's more to do: take an in-depth tour of Barberton History & Mining Museum.

Before you visit Barberton, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

In August in Barberton, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.