Nelspruit is the capital of the Mpumalanga province. The city lies in the fertile valley of the Crocodile River, 330 kilometres east of Johannesburg in the hot and humid Lowveld. The Malelane Gate, the southern access to the Kruger National Park, is about 60 kilometres away.
With its sub-tropical climate and abundant sunshine and lush covered hills and valleys Nelspruit forms the ideal base to explore Mpumalanga from.
Nelspruit is the trading centre for the surrounding fruit growing area of Mpumalanga. Fertile soils and subtropical climate provide perfect conditions for the production of citrus and tropical fruits, mainly mango, banana, avocado, macadamia and pecan nuts.
The lowveld botanical gardens, just outside of Nelspruit, boast a rare collection of plant species and the first man-made rain forests.
The nearby Sudwala Caves, dinosaur park and cultural centre expose your senses to the primitive Africa. A short distance away above Nelspruit is the gold mining town of Kaapsehoop where the mist filled evenings and a herd of wild horses grazing in the town transport you into a world of yesterday.
There are many beautiful nature and hiking trails in the vicinity of Nelspruit and a 1-hour historical trail acquaints you with the architectural and cultural history of the town.
Visits to the crocodile farm, ostrich farm and Halls estate (one of the largest subtropical fruit production farms in the area) give some idea of the variety and beauty of this area.
The Riverside Mall has an eight-theatre cinema complex, casino and entertainment centre.
Nelspruit is named after the brothers Andries, Gert and Louis Nel who owned the farm on which the town was built. Nelspruit was first a railway station in 1892 and proclaimed a town in 1905. It became a municipality in 1940.
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