The Mpumalanga province is ranked among the top five most popular tourist destinations in South Africa. The unique tourism offering in the region, encompasses “the seven wonders” as they are proudly referred to, and includes the Lowveld Legogote, the Wild Frontier, the Grass and Wetlands, the Cosmos Country, the Highlands Meander, the Cultural Hearland and Panorama.

Nelspruit is the central hub and economic powerhouse of the province.

Attractions to the area include the world famous Kruger National Park, Botanical Gardens, Reptile Park, Gold’s Window, Mac-Mac Pools and the Sabie River Valley.

A choice of several top class golf courses, tennis, bowls, horse-riding, walking trails, river-rafting and hot air ballooning are only some of the activities to be enjoyed.

The venue, the Emnotweni Arena, offers a mixture of business and pleasure facilities. This modern up-market four star convention centre is situated across the road from the Emonotweni Sun Hotel, the Emnotweni Casino and the Riverside Shopping centre.

HOTEL NAME	RATING	Price without a Partner	Price with a Partner
Emnotweni Sun	4 Star	R1553,17	R1700
Protea Hotel	4 Star	R1059.70	R1500
Mecure Hotel	3.5 Star	R1204.50	R1500
Stay Easy Hotel	3 Star	R595.00	R650
PRIVATE LODGES AND BOUTIQUE HOTELS	RATING	Pricing
k’Shani Reserve	5 Star	booking to be done directly with hotel
Umhloti Lodge	5 Star	booking to be done directly with hotel
Sheppard Boutique	5 Star	booking to be done directly with hotel
Olivers	5 Star	booking to be done directly with hotel

1.  EMNOTWENI SUN
Situated on the doorstep of the Lowveld Botanical Gardens is Southern Sun’s 4 Star Emnotweni Sun hotel. The hotel forms part of the Tsogo Sun’s Emnotweni Casino Development. The hotel has a beautiful double volume dinning area which leads out onto the pool area.

         

2.  PROTEA HOTEL
The Proteal Hotel Nelspruit is situated approximately 1km outside of the city centre en route to Malelane. This tasteful 4 Star hotel has also has a small conference facility which seats up to 70 delegates cinema style situated opposite the pool area.

         

3.  THE MECURE HOTEL
Apart from boasting the largest swimming pool in Newsprint, the Mecure Hotel is famous for its breakfasts! Accommodation is in the form of suites and availability has been secured on a single person per suite basis.

The Mecure also has a conference facility that can seat up to 100 delegates cinema style.

4.  STAY EASY EMNOTWENI

The Stay Easy Hotel is situated on the greater Emnotweni property and offers very comfortable 3 star accommodation and facilities.

This hotel is within walking distance of the Arena.

6. K’SHANI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE

Situated only 20 minutes drive from Nelspruit, the vibrant capital of the Mpumalanga province in the north-east of South Africa and only a five-minute drive from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. K'Shani is also perfectly placed as a base from where to explore the other wonders of the Lowveld - the world-famous Kruger National Park (only 30km away)

Comprising of three lodging units - each with a unique theme - K'Shani's 2600 hectares of pristine bush opens the door to serene nature viewing, to rugged terrain for the more adventurous and to hordes of game.
K'Shani is home to more than 3000 head of wild animals of 30 different species, 300 different types of birds, 130 types of indigenous trees and 200 other plant species flourishing in varying undisturbed habitats. The more active can practice their swings on a 350m golf driving range, abseil, swim, explore the area on the back of a horse or show of their skills on quad or mountain bikes. Game viewing eco-tours can be done in 4 x 4 vehicles.

         

7.  UMHLOTI LODGE

Umhloti Lodge is a beautifully appointed private lodge 10km from the centre of Nelspruit. Set on a 1000 hectare game reserve, JGI is a primate haven and home to chimpanzees that have been misplaced from their natural habitat.

The Lodge offers both a South African and International culinary experience and has 13 rooms. A wonderful deck overlooking the hills and valley, a fabulous large boardroom and full sized snooker table to complete the package.

Rooms
There are luxuary and standard rooms available and an option to include a Chimpanzee Tour.

8. SHEPPARD'S BOTIQUE

Sheppard’s Boutique is situated in the lush, indigenous Lowveld environment of Mpumalanga International Airport and many exclusive game reserves as well as the world renowned Kruger National Park.
Accommodation is offered in superbly appointed suites that will statisfy the most discerning of tastes. All bedrooms boast fine finishes and impeccable attention to detail.

         

9. OLIVER'S RESTAURANT AND LODGE

Oliver’s is situated 25 km from the world-renowned Kruger National Park, and a mere 12 km from the Nelspruit International Airport.

The rooms are individually furnished and beautifully appointed with spacious en-suite bathrooms and private verandas or balconies offering stunning views over the golf course. The lodge can arrange several activities ranging from Golf to Hot air ballooning, river rafting, fly fishing and more.