Nature Education

Nature Education

Aug 27, 2020 | News

With many of us spending time at home or being confined at home because of Covid and the lockdown, we did not spend a lot of time exploring the beauty of nature and all it has to offer. There is a lot of nature that many do no know and there are plenty of amazing locations in the Lowveld that can help people learn some interesting facts about nature and the amazing animals that call the lowveld and surrounds home.

Jane Goodall Chimp Eden

The Jane Goodall Chimp Eden Sanctuary is a large protective location found just outside of Nelspruit, between the town and Barberton. The goal of the Chimp Sanctuary is to rehabilitate, raise and educate people on the life of chimpanzees. Many of the chimps that can be found in the sanctuary are rescues and victims of deforestation, fires, black market trade and poaching. Visitors here can interact with the chimps, learn all about their history and about protecting these amazing animals.

Sudwala Caves

The Sudwala Caves are the oldest known caves in the world. The Caves can be found on your way to Sabie. This stunning collection of caves lies comfortably in the mountain up high, with a decent hike to the entrance. Visitors are able to take part in amazing tours into the caves, led by guides that know the layout of the cave. The Caves are rather educational as visitors learn very interesting facts about the caves, like the history and significance, the crystal and dolomite formations as well as the utter beauty of the Amphitheatre.

Elephant Whispers

Elephant Whispers is a safe haven with the goal of conserving and protecting the elephants of the lowveld. It is a very immersive experience as visitors are able to interact with these gentle giants. Visitors are led on an educational tour, providing the story of the elephants, their conservation plans and stories of poaching in general.

Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre

The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre is a protective sanctuary for a variety of endangered and rare species. The variety of endangered and vulnerable species that call the centre home are conserved  and sustained here. This centre thrives on tourism and educate the guests on conservation and amazing facts about these amazing and rare animals. Visitors will see animals that they will not see anywhere else in the wild, or will have a decreased chance.

Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre

The Moholoholo Wildlife Reservation Centre has a very similar goal as the Hoedspruit Reservation Centre. Home to a large variety of endangered and vulnerable animals, the Moholoholo Reservation Centre aims to educate tourists on the importance of conservation as well as some fascinating information about each of the animals living there including some of their back stories and where they come from. Visitors will be led on an educational tour to many of the enclosures along the tour.

It is important to have some decent knowledge about nature, our surroundings and the importance of conservation to protect our animals and natural resources.

Why is Mbombela so Popular?

Why is Mbombela so Popular?

Aug 27, 2020 | Things to in and around Nelspruit

Nelspruit is a beautiful town located in the middle of the Lowveld. Nelspruit is one of the busiest towns to be found in Mpumalanga and is popular with a variety of people of people young and old. The location for Nelspruit is prime as it lies conveniently near a lot of the popular attractions as well as near small towns. Mbombela is the Capital city of Mpumalanga and is known worldwide because of its close proximity to the World-famous Kruger National Park.

Nelspruit’s name has been officially renamed to Mbombela. One of the popular reasons why Mbombela is so popular, is because of its sport functions and the varied sport facilities it boasts. There are numerous schools that have frequent sporting events that vary from rugby and hockey to tennis and netball and many other sports. Mbombela is also known for its great golfing facilities as the golf course is one of the best in the region. Town Rugby tournaments are also held frequently and there are also a couple of Lawn Bowl greens for those who prefer a slower pace.

Mbombela is renowned for its possession and close proximity to popular tourist attractions. Some of the more popular tourist attractions that make people flock to Mbombela include the Lowveld Botanical Gardens, Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Eden, the Kruger National Park, Sudwala Caves and Kaapschehoop. Many people visit these amazing tourist destinations and then spend some time in the town, taking in the sights. Because of the close proximity to all these tourist attractions many tourists or visitors from afar will stay over in the town because of convenience.

Mbombela is a town that is diverse in the amount of commerce it provides. Mbombela has two spacious malls that is guaranteed to check off a few of your necessities. Riverside Mall was the First mall built in Mbombela and was the go-to place in the town. Ilanga was then built on the opposite side of the town, near the homes and residential areas for greater ease of access for many residents. Mbombela also has 3 popular shopping centres in the form of Crossings, The Grove and Sonpark that each contain a sizeable Spar with a variety of take away and ease of life shops. Many of these shopping centres are spread out nicely throughout the town to provide residents with the most convenient way to fulfil their shopping needs.

Mbombela is not just shops and businesses, there are various recreational locations in Nelspruit and the surrounding areas that will keep everyone entertained from young to old. Ilanga Mall is a hotspot as visitors can go ice skating, watch a movie or have some fun at the Fun Company Arcade. For those really hot Nelspruit days, the Riverside Waterpark, Mafunyane, is a perfect place to spend the day and cool off in the process. Riverside Mall also has a few fun and exciting things to do to keep visitors busy, like enjoying the cinema and browsing the shops while you wait.