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Nelspruit

4.3
National Parks · Caves · Safaris

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. Add Nelspruit and other destinations in South Africa to your travel itinerary using our South Africa trip itinerary builder.
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Top tours near Nelspruit

Full-Day Blyde River Canyon Tour from Nelspruit, Whiteriver or Hazyview BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $86
4.0
Duration: 8 hours
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4 Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $755
4.8
Duration: 4 days
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Private 5-Day Overnight Safari In Kruger Park from Skukuza Airport BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $1,334
5.0
Duration: 5 days
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Popular things to do in Nelspruit

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Safaris
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
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Sudwala Caves
4.5
Duration: 1 hour
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Lowveld National Botanical Garden
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Eden Sanctuary
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min

Side trips from Nelspruit

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Safaris
Kruger National Park
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
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Private Kruger Safaris
Hazyview
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
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Elephant Whispers
Hazyview
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Panorama Route
Graskop
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min

Hidden gems in Nelspruit

Open Skies Wilderness Expeditions
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Lawson's Birding, Wildlife & Custom Safaris
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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Montrose Falls
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Emnotweni Casino
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Shopping in Nelspruit

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i'langa Mall
3.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Joubert en Seuns Padstal
3.3
Duration: 30 minutes

Museums in Nelspruit

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Sudwala Dinosaur Park
2.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Places to visit with Nelspruit

Hazyview BEST FOR: Nature / Park, Zipline, Safari Graskop BEST FOR: Scenic Drive, Landmark, Geologic Formation Sabie BEST FOR: Waterfall, Outdoor Activity, Landmark Dullstroom BEST FOR: Nature / Park, Nightlife, Brewery White River BEST FOR: Gift & Specialty Shop, National Park, Safari
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