Mpumalanga Escarpment in a weekend
Photo: Nick Roux, CC BY-SA 1.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The Mpumalanga Escarpment offers an ideal weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle of Gauteng.
UnderstandSometimes one just has to get out of the city and breathe some fresh country air. The Mpumalanga Escarpment is a popular tourist destination, close enough to Gauteng for a quick visit.
PrepareIf you are traveling by car, rent one with an air conditioning as this area can get very hot.
Get inYou may get in either by car or motorbike. Getting to the Mpumalanga Escarpment by motorbike can be boring as the road is very uninteresting, but once you are off the N4 highway, you are definitely in bikers´ country.
DriveTotal distance between 270km and 300km. Total time required depends on how long you spend at each attraction along the way, but 7 hours is generally about average.
Stay safeCrime in the area is generally quite low, but follow common sense safety rules. Don't leave valuables exposed in your vehicle. Make sure that your car is properly locked before leaving it unattended.
Go nextEnjoy a leisurely breakfast, have a swim and generally relax on Sunday morning before retracing your steps to Gauteng.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Mpumalanga Escarpment in a weekend" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Nick Roux, CC BY-SA 1.0 via Wikimedia Commons