Attractions

The Malelane entrance gate to the Kruger National Park is situated a short 2 km from Selati 103 Guest Cottages. Where nearly 2 million hectares of unrivalled diversity of life forms fuses with historical and archaeological sites - this is real Africa. The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this national park of nearly 2 million hectares, SANParks - Kruger National Park is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies. Truly the flagship of the South African national parks, Kruger is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. Man's interaction with the Lowveld environment over many centuries - from bushman rock paintings to majestic archaeological sites like Masorini and Thulamela - is very evident in the Kruger National Park. These treasures represent the cultures, persons and events that played a role in the history of the Kruger National Park and are conserved along with the park's natural assets. Tel: 012-4289111.

Situated a short 2 km from Selati 103 Guest Cottages, in the heart of Mpumalanga, on the southern border of the Kruger National Park. This 18 hole, 360 hectare development borders to the north and west by the picturesque Crocodile River and the Kruger National Park. Leopard Creek is primarily reserved for the use of members and their guests. Tel: 013-7912000.

Pestana Kruger Lodge is a 4 star hotel. Buhlebethu Restaurant overlooks the Crocodile River and the Kruger National Park. Situated a mere 2 km from Selati 103 Guest Cottages. Thulani Spa: Located within the perimeters of Pestana Kruger Lodge offers a variety of relaxing treatments. Tel: 013-792500.

Take a stroll through the shop and have a delicious toasted sandwich and a cup of tea at the Mvubo Arts and Crafts shop. All products are made in Africa. Tel: 072 394 9764.

(2km away) form the border of the Kruger Nat Park.

Founded in 1996 and joined forces with Cape Fruit Processors who was also founded in 1996 in Franschhoek. This factory is situated ± 2 km from Selati 103 Guest Cottages and makes the purchase of local produced juice convenient. The unique combination of soil, climate and water makes the area suited for cultivation of subtropical fruits such as citrus, litchis and mango's.

The town is called "The Place of the small Lala Palms" or "Emlalani". The town was established in 1949 and gained municipal status in July 1990. Malelane is the hub of the sugar-growing industry in Mpumalanga. Altitude 332m above sea level.

• Shopping - At the Ingwe Shopping Centre you will find a variety of convenience stores: i.e. CNA, Woolworths, Tops bottle store, Super Spar and more
• Butcheries - Impala Butchery is situated in Impala Street. Meat products can also be purchased at Super Spar or Pick n Pay.
• Doctor/Pharmacy - Situated at the Ingwe Shopping Centre, entrance to the Super Spar.
• ATM/Banks - First National Bank, Standard Bank, ABSA Bank, Nedbank, Capitec.
• Coffee Shops - Coffee Shops: The Diner @ Spar and at the Penny Centre.
• Take Away Meals - Malelane Gate Cafe, Chicken Licken, Wimpy, Nando’s Chicken, Steers,
• Fish Aways, Debonairs
• Photo Development - Picture it at Boxer store or PaperWorx next to Spar.
• Restaurants - Hamiltons Restaurant, The Marula Boma, The Deck, Spur.
• Filling Stations - Sasol, Engine & Caltex
• Internet Café - at the entrance of Super Spar you will find a lovely American-style diner with an internet Cafe and across the street at Stargate Computers.

The Lowveld National Botanical Garden lies just outside of Nelspruit, a beautiful 159 hectare space dominated by rugged, rocky river scenery, and home to over 600 naturally occurring plant species, and a further 2000 that have been introduced to the garden. The Lowveld Botanical Garden has two rivers running through it that shapes the garden. The Crocodile River enters through a narrow, pot-holed solid rock gorge, whilst the Nels River, cascades down a waterfall from the west - the two merges into a heavenly pool.

Riverside Mall, which comprises a great part of the Riverside Park Precinct, is the premier shopping centre in Mpumalanga with an excess of 630 000 people visiting the centre each month. It is a major attraction for retail tourists from all over Mpumalanga, Mozambique and Swaziland satisfying the needs of its mixed shopper base. Its tenant listing satisfies every belly's needs through every restaurant, banking needs for every wallet. It offers retail therapy through various brands, our Nu Metro Cinema is the only movie theatre in 200kms and we are positioned adjacent Emnotweni Casino the only gambling facility in 200km radius. Ilanga Mall with 110 stores and a exciting tenant mix hosting 45000 sqm of retail. There are 2900 free parking bays, 1600 of these are under cover. They are disabled friendly, sufficient parking for disabled persons at most major entrances. Baby friendly with dedicated changing rooms. There is an abundance of natural light and they focus on using natural plants.

Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre is a lifestyle destination just 40 minutes from the Kruger National Park and about 65 Km from Malelane yust outide of White River on the Sabi Road. Casterbridge supports local industries and boasts award winning artists, potters and sculptors from the area. A wide veriety of hand made product can be found in over 35 stores. Experience the vintage Motor museum, or preview top draw national exhibitions at the White River Art Gallery. Enjoy a culinary treat at any the restaurants open from breakfast to dinner. Or take the kids to the amimal park to feed the rabits, donkys and more.

Matsamu Cultural Village at the Jeppes Reef Swaziland border, boasts traditional singing and dancing with traditional lunches served. Bookings for lunches essential.

The monument consists of 35 steel tubes symbolizing the number of lives lost in the air crash. The pillars cast long shadows over the base and the wind causes permanent whisperings through incisions in the pillars. It was unveiled by President Nelson Mandela on 19th January 1999. Take the R571 from Komatipoort and follow the information signs. Turn left from the R571 and follow the road over the mountain to Mbuzini, a distance of about 30kms.

• Panorama Route - Get the opportunity to visit the Blyderiver Canyon, Three Rondawels, Burkes Luck Potholes, God’s Window, Pinnacle Rock, Berlin Falls, Lisbon Falls, Graskop, Pilgrimsrest, Mac-Mac Falls, Lone Creek Falls
• Sabie
• Graskop
• Pilgrims Rest
• Sudwala Caves
• God's Window
• Blyde River Canyon & Blyde River Potholes
• Piggs Peak Casino Swaziland
• Ngwenya Glass Swaziland
• African Arts & Crafts
• Zip line Hazyview/Sabie - [email protected], Tel: 013 492 0071
• Moholoholo Rehabliltation Centre - Mobile: 082 907 5984
• Endangered species and Cheetha Project, Hoedspruit - Tel: +27 15 793 1633

Don't forget to look in our Garden!!

for the adventurous and for family outings, a local provider offers fantastic quad biking trails. 013-7641177

Induldge in a Microlight safaris – 15 minutes flight or 30 minutes flight. Lift off at a privat reserve about 30 minits drive from Selati 103 Guest Cottages. 013-7641177

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Equestrian safaris are extremely popular and provide an exciting addition to the many other safaris on offer. There are both for beginners and intermediate horse trails, which wind through the [private reserves and bush passing exceptionally scenic terrain). 013-7641177