Kruger National Park and Mpumalanga (Rough Guides Snapshot South Africa)

Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to Kruger National Park and Mpumalanga is the ultimate travel guide to this region of South Africa. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from walking safaris to bush breakfasts and the Aerial Cable Trail to the Shangana Cultural Village. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars, and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend, or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to South Africa, with all the practical information you need for traveling in and around Kruger National Park and Mpumalanga, including transportation, food, drink, costs, health, national parks, and safety. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland. Full coverage: The Escarpment; Dullstroom; Sabie; Pilgrim's Rest; Graskop; Blyde River Canyon; the lowveld; Nelspruit; Barberton; Hazyview; Hoedspruit; Kruger National Park; private reserves.