Highlands Meander
The Highlands Meander is a mecca for fly- fishers. It is in the placid and pristine waters of this region that one finds various stocks of fish, with trout as the major draw card.
The meander also offers numerous other activities.
At the Verloren Vlei and Steenkampsberg nature reserves at Dullstroom one can get a rare glimpse of the endangered blue, wattled and crowned cranes.
The Loskop Dam Nature Reserve offers game watching, boating and fishing.
Many hiking trails are available, such as the Elandskrans Trail, which includes a 30-minute train ride between Waterval-Boven and Water- val-Onder.
Cultural Heartland
Visitors to the Cultural Heartland can immerse themselves in the true cultural heritage of Mpumalanga. Here, one can learn about the proud and welcoming Ndebele people, revered for the striking and colourful geometric patterns on their houses, clothing and beadwork.
This region also has illuminating historical sites such as the Botshabelo Historical Village, near Middelburg.
Cosmos Country
Cosmos Country covers parts of what is known as the energy belt of Mpumalanga, which is home to a number of power stations. This region also has the world’s largest underground coal-mining complex and the Sasol plant that is renowned for its oil-from-coal technology.
The carpet of cosmos flowers that blossoms in late summer lures visitors to this region.