Karula Hotel

Mpumalanga


Situated in a little green oasis, just 2km east of town towards Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, this dated but peaceful retreat offers a relaxing night’s kip among the jacaranda and bougainvillea. A renovation has given a partial facelift, and the luxury rooms come with couch and bushy outlooks. There's a bar and restaurant, with breakfast and dinner available.


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Nearby Mpumalanga attractions

1. Lowveld National Botanical Garden

9.99 MILES

North of the city centre, this 2-sq-km botanical garden (established 1969) is home to tropical African rainforest and is a nice place for a stroll among…

2. Chimp Eden

17.53 MILES

This is a sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees, which have survived everything from the bush-meat trade to being traumatised for entertainment in circuses,…

3. Shangana Cultural Village

21.75 MILES

This touristy recreation of a traditional Shangaan community features – depending on the time of day – a market, farming activity and house building…

5. Komatiland Forestry Museum

22.43 MILES

This museum has displays on local forests and the history of the South African timber industry. There's a historical examination of the use of timber and…

6. Graskop Gorge Lift

28.75 MILES

This glass viewing elevator travels 51m down the sheer cliffs of Graskop Gorge, with views of the Big Swing opposite, to an elevated forest boardwalk,…

7. Steilberg Loop

28.8 MILES

Located near Berg-en-dal, the steep S120 loop drive offers great views of the Malelane Mountain bushveld.

8. Renosterpan

29.56 MILES

This waterhole north of Berg-en-dal usually lives up to its name (renoster is rhino in Afrikaans). Late afternoon is best.