surrounding countryside. Hiking trails and the Ngwenya river. Mbombela Grove and Ilanga Mall are just three of
crisscross this scenic area in every means “a lot of people packed together the elegant shopping centres in the town
direction. From Nelspruit, good roads in a small space”, as they had nowhere that have already created a significant
lead to many of the most beautiful to expand between the railway and number of permanent jobs. Smaller than
and interesting parts of the Lowveld, the river. Mbombela is also a song the Riverside Mall, the Grove offers 36
including game sanctuaries, mountains that was especially popular in the late 400m2 of shopping experience. The
and historic towns. 1960s and early 1970s. The song’s Ilanga Mall is still under construction,
With its sub-tropical climate, abundant lyrics refer to the train bringing migrant and once it opens its doors to the public
sunshine and lush hills and valleys, workers from the northern neighbours in April 2010, it is expected to be the
Nelspruit forms the ideal base from to work on the mines. Just recently the province’s biggest mall.
which to explore Mpumalanga. The national Minister of Arts and Culture The Mpumalanga government is
inhabitants are warm and welcoming, approved the name change of Nelspruit by far the largest employer in the
catering to every need and providing to Mbombela, but the change will only province, and its provincial offices are
you with exactly what you need to make become official following the 2010 FIFA located in Nelspruit.
your holiday a pleasant one. World Cup. The winters are mild, with average
Nelspruit forms part of the greater The Mbombela municipality is home maximum temperatures of 23°C and low
Mbombela local municipality in the to a growing timber industry. The rainfall levels. Fertile soil and the sub-
eastern part of South Africa in the landscape also features a large number tropical climate are perfect for growing
Mpumalanga province. The municipality of stock farms. citrus and tropical fruits, which are some
was named after the former Commercial retail in Nelspruit is of Mpumalanga’s choice export products.
“Sofiatown” of Nelspruit – a township thriving, with a number of malls dotted Visitors are drawn to the province for
that was located between the railway across the town. The Riverside Mall, the its mangos, avocados, oranges, lemons,
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