Fractional Ownership in Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga is home to some spectacular scenery, with impressive gorges, waterfalls and forests. It is also the natural home of the ‘Big Five’, and game parks and conservation areas abound here, including the world-renowned Kruger National Park.

Known as 'the place of the rising sun' in the local SiSwati language, Mpumalanga enjoys sunny weather all year round and offers the visitor a close encounter with African wildlife against a bushveld backdrop, also making it the ideal setting for a fractional ownership getaway.

Dullstroom is the perfect example of a great fractional ownership getaway spot in this province, nestled between Johannesburg and the Kruger National Park. Because of its high altitude (2075 m above sea level) it has a unique, almost sub-alpine micro-climate. The summer temperature averages around 22 deg C, while you will be greeted by open log fires in pubs and restaurants during the winter.  Popular outdoor activities in the area include fly fishing (for which it is famed), 4x4 and quad routes, hiking and horse trails, and birding.

This province is home to The Kruger National Park (‘big five’ country), exquisite panoramic views, mountains, rivers, trout fishing and birding opportunities, eco-tourism, adventure holidays and the rich offerings of the local Ndebele and Swazi cultures.

Overview
Mpumalanga is bordered by Mozambique and Swaziland in the east, and Gauteng in the west. It is situated mainly on the high plateau grasslands of the Middleveld, which roll eastwards for hundreds of kilometres.In the northeast, the land rises towards mountain peaks and then terminates in an immense escarpment. In some places, this escarpment plunges hundreds of metres down to the low-lying area known as the Lowveld.Even though it is one of the smaller provinces (79 490 km2 in surface area), Mpumalanga is home to some three million people.

Climate                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Mpumalanga is a summer rainfall area with hot summers, especially in the Lowveld regions. The weather is relatively mild in winter, although it can become very cold in the Highveld areas.

Getting to Know Mpumalanga
As the safari capital of the country, the major draw-card to the area is the world-famous Kruger National Park. However, Mpumalanga has a lot more to offer than the ‘big five’ – the province is home to magnificent scenery and boasts a rich cultural heartland.
Forests, pristine waters and trout fishing opportunities abound and there is no shortage of adventure activities, such as rock-climbing, abseiling, 4 x 4 trails, paragliding, kloofing and other high-adrenalin activities.

Tourism Regions
Because the province is so diverse, the tourism authorities have divided it into seven regions

The Highlands Meander: a nature lover’s paradise for those who love fly-fishing and bird-watching
The Panorama Route: all breath-taking views and natural wonders such as God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the Blyde River Canyon.
Cultural Heartland: get in touch with the colourful Ndebele culture.
Wild Frontier: gateway to Mozambique, Swaziland and the Kruger National Park
Grass and Wetlands: Tranquil times at Chrissiesmeer – SA’s largest freshwater lake.
Cosmos Country – this is mining territory that explodes into colour every summer when the pink and white cosmos flowers come into bloom.
Lowved Legogote - home to the oldest dolomite caves in the world and a serious adventure activity zone.

Major attractions in the area:
The Kruger National Park
One of the major tourist attractions of the country, the Kruger National Park is among South Africa’s finest assets. Well-equipped to offer big five safaris, the park includes a large number of accommodation options, ranging from five star lodges to affordable rest camps.
This famous park boasts over 140 species of mammals and over 500 species of birds, not to mention a wide variety of amphibians, reptiles, flora and fauna.

Best game Lodges in the World
A number of private camps and lodges are on offer in the areas surrounding the Kruger National Park. The Sabi Sands area is renowned for being home to some of the best African game lodges in the world, bar none. These lodges are known worldwide for their exclusivity and top-of-the-range accommodation.