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.

Escaping Cabin Fever

Escaping Cabin Fever

Jun 15, 2020 | Things to in and around Nelspruit

After being stuck at home, looking at the same four walls, everyone is bound to want to get out and have a change of scenery. There are so many beautiful places in the Lowveld to visit. There are stunning places to visit and sights to see, from stunning waterfalls, breath taking aerial views, intriguing underground wonders and great encounters. The Lowveld has been blessed with so many natural and cultural sites that you can have a truly wonderful adventure in nature.

Elephant Whispers

Situated near the Sabie River, in the Sandford Conservancy, in Hazyview lies Elephant Whispers. Elephant Whispers is a conservation park that focuses on the conservation and rehabilitation of African Elephants. Elephant Whispers is a truly unique and amazing experience that you wont soon forget. You can Physically interact with the elephants, feed them, wash them and sit on them as the elephants here are all fond of people and interactions.

Kruger National Park

The Kruger National Park is one of the most popular Tourist attractions in South Africa. The Kruger National Park is a National Animal Conservation Park that was the brain child of Paul Kruger and James Stevenson-Hamilton. The Kruger National Park has a very large collection of Birds, Reptiles, Mammals, Trees and Plant life. Though the Park is located in the Lowveld, the park has a variety of different biomes, from very wet marshy areas to dry and hot sandy areas, with certain species of animals and plants only found in certain areas. The Kruger National Park is a truly memorable experience for both young and old.

Lowveld Botanical Garden

The Lowveld Botanical Garden is the only botanical garden in  Mpumalanga and s absolutely perfect for plant Lovers of the large variety of different plant species. The Lowveld Botanical garden is a paradise amongst the city, located in the middle of Nelspruit, near Riverside, and is a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city life. An interesting fact about the Lowveld Botanical Garden is that it is built with Wheelchair access in mind.

Perry’s Bridge Reptile Centre

Perry’s Bridge Reptile Centre is a great and educational place  that people can visit to encounter a variety of scaly friends like snakes, crocodiles, iguanas and many more. There is a plethora of reptile related information and cages with different snakes so you can see how they eat, act and interact with their environment.  There are also live reptile feeding for those interested.

Bourke’s luck

The Bourke’s Luck Potholes is a world known tourist destination and one of the major attractions in South Africa. These amazing holes were caused by the Blyde and Treur Rivers joining and creating swirling eddies. These eddies have been corroding these rocks for hundreds of years and created the Stunning attraction that is world famous today. Bourke’s Luck Potholes are also located close to other world-famous tourist attractions like Gods Window, a stunning location where you look over the expanding landscape down below.