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Surrounding Area
Mpumalanga has so much to offer. The province contains some of the world's most beautiful scenery.
Its wildlife and climate is legendary. It is host to a group of the most prestigious game lodges
and hotels in the entire world.
Below are just some of the attractions in close proximity to White River.
The Kruger National Park
 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, is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced
environmental management techniques and policies. The sight of "The Big Five" elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo is always a thrill,
especially at close range
Bourkes Luck Potholes
 The Potholes are very impressive rock formations that were shaped millions of years ago by erosion.
This natural water feature marks the beginning of the Blyde River Canyon. Through countless eons
the swirling whirlpools which occur as the Treur River plunges into the Blyde River caused waterborne
sand and rock to grind huge, cylindrical potholes into the bedrock of the river.
At Bourke's Luck a network of pathways and footbridges allows visitors to explore the potholes
(some of which are 6 m deep) at the confluence of the Blyde and Treur rivers.
 God's Window
At God's Window on the Drakensberg escarpment, majestic cliffs plunge over 700 meters to the Lowveld
and the private game reserves which have made the area one of Africa's prime wildlife destinations.
God's Window is a small part of a 250km long rampart of sheer cliffs - it indeed seems as if one can
see forever! With its magnificent views, rock formations, canyons and waterfalls, God's Window is
truly an area of breathtaking scenic grandeur.
Blyde River Canyon
 Blyde River Canyon is the third largest in the world and one of South Africa's scenic wonders.
The scenery of the approximately 25 000 ha reserve is unsurpassed, its vegetation both varied and
lush and the rich selection of birdlife includes a breeding colony of the rare bald ibis.
From many well-positioned vantage points one has a view of the 33 km long gorge.
With its impressive scenery, The Blyde River Canyon Reserve offers visitors a remarkable experience that
they will still remember long after leaving the Lowveld.
 The Three Rondavels
At the 'Three Rondavels viewpoint' is an unforgettable view of three huge rock spirals rising out of
the far wall of the Blyde River Canyon. Their tops appear to have a hut-like rounded roof.
The Pinnacle
This 30m high quartzite "needle" rises dramatically out of the brush & fern clad ravine which was
created by the Ngwaritsane River, over countless centuries.
Other
- The historical town of Pilgrims Rest
- Sabie
- Graskop
- In close proximity to Swaziland and Mozambique.
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