Nelspruit (Mbombela) the capital of Mpumalanga, lies in the fertile valley of the Crocodile River and has been called the gateway to Mpumalanga and the Kruger National Park. The Lowveld botanical gardens inside Nelspruit boasts a rare collection of plant species and the first man-made rain forest which attracts the majority of Nelspruit’s visitors.
Local Attractions:
- Nelspruit - Nelspruit is the capital of Mpumalanga and the main centre for tourism, commerce and government in the province. It is the ideal place from which to plan your visit to the lowveld parks or the Kruger National Park.
- Lowveld National Botanic Gardens - Set in beautiful surroundings near Nelpruit with arge waterfall, 180m steel hanging bridge and a number of unique botanical collections.
- Kruger National Park - Can be visited daily from a base at Nelspruit, via the Malelane Gate or Numbi Gate. This is an excellent option for visitors who are unable to secure bookings in advance for accommodation inside the Park.
- Panorama Route - One of the most beautiful and popular travel destinations in South Africa.
- Bourkes Luck Potholes - At the meeting place of the Blyde and Treur Rivers is an geological formation known as the Bourkes Luck Potholes.
- Sudwala Caves - The sheer size and extent of this natural network of caves allows for tours of up to six hours in duration. The dinosaur park adjacent to the caves features life-size replicas of prehistoric animals.
- Swaziland Excursions - Scheduled and special trips to Swaziland leave from Nelspruit.
- Photographic Tours - Beautiful natural surroundings, trees and wild animals provide excellent opportunities for photographers and video enthusiasts.
- Cultural Village
- Blyde Gorge - View points at the top of the 800 metre high gorge offer spectacular views which go on for miles.
- Mac Mac Falls
- Pilgrims Rest - Declared a living museum in the 1970`s to preserve the history of gold mining in the Mpumalanga Lowveld.
If cancelling 6 days before arrival, forfeit R100.00.
If cancelling 20 days before arrival, forfeit R100.00.
If cancelling 28 days before arrival, forfeit R50.00.
If cancelling 999 days before arrival, forfeit 15% of the booking total.
* Booking in time – 13h00 to 21h00
* Booking out time – 10h00.
* Early book in, or late departure may be requested.
* No guests are allowed to book out if account is not fully settled.
* LOST TRAIL Guesthouse serves the right to control the admission of people on to the property.
* Meal optional Extra: R150.00/extra person for Full Buffet Breakfast From R180.00 to R200.00/person per dinner on request
From Johannesburg enter with Samora Machel Drive:
At 5th traffic light turn right at Absa into Ferreira str
Follow the road untill first traffic light, pass Whimpy turn right into Fees str
AT the church turn left into Ehmke str
Turn left into Lost Trail str
Turn immedeatly right again into Lost Trail str
Go right on until cul-du-sac - 34 Lost Trail Street, Nelspruit.
Follow brown tourist signage.
We regret, no children under the age of 2.
