Pro

Good Base for a Kruger Excursion
Con

Heavy humidity, poverty apparent
In a nutshell

Wonderful place to be especially when it is the Sasol Rally event
Funky Monkeys Backpacker Lodge: Friendly Budget Accomodation in Nelspruit
Waxbag Says: Funky Monkey is a pretty chill hostel located just outside of downtown Nelspruit. It is a comfortable place with Lorna’s artwork all over the place. It is a bit inconvienient to get to requiring a cab or a 30 minutes walk. But, the management is very nice and it has all the...
djbunny Says: there is a very good taxi service called taxi bug.it is 12 rand to go anywhere in nelspruit, they are normally pretty quick.
Kwela Says: Your life is worth nothing! They'll kill you for your cell phone or sunglasses. Be carefull when walking in centre of town.
Jenniflower Says: Luggage with wheels is always a good idea, wherever you are travelling. Some ideas: Light coloured clothing that doesnt absorb the sun as much as dark clothing. Long-sleeved shirts and trousers will help protect you against the sun and possible insect bites. A cap/hat that...
Jenniflower Says: This is the view from my friend's family home, about 20 minute drive outside of Nelspruit. It is up on a hill overlooking the valley below. The bush is thick and unrepentant, animals varied and wild.For their immediate fresh supplies like eggs, milk and fruit, there is a...
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Nelspruit - the capital of Mpumalanga Province. - Since 1985 I am living in the Lowveld town of Nelspruit, the capital of Mpumalanga Province. Mpumalanga means Zulu for "where the sun rises". Nelspruit is the Gateway to the world renowned Kruger...
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Nelspruit is a large town with good facilities for preparing a tour of the Kruger National Park. There are plenty of backpacking options for accomodations as well as shops for food and camping gear as...
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I've got some interesting experiences in Nelspruit. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 10 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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Nelspruit is a town that has always been very close to my heart. I was born here and after moving away for a while, we relocated here as my father believed it offered our family a great standard of......
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Nelspruit - first visited in the late 1980's with my family for short holidays. I recall the thick humidity and the relentless sun. The insects seemed far bigger than they actually were and the hot......
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first thing is first, i live in nelspruit, im just trying to give u travellers a few safety tips. 1: dont go walking after dark, even in a group it wont help, what are all of u gonna do if they pull...
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