For international visitors, reaching Mpumalanga is most accessible via air, with most flights landing in O.R Tambo International Airport (JNB). From here, you can either take a three-hour drive east to the province’s border or take a domestic hour-long flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) with regional airlines, Airlink and FlySafair.
Once firmly on solid ground, it is highly recommended to hire a car for your trip, since the majority of the province’s main locations are far apart and very remote. Being behind the wheel also allows you to take the trip at your own pace, with many of Mpumalanga’s roads being well-connected and maintained.
Renting a car couldn’t be easier, with an abundance of rental car companies present at the airport to meet your every vehicle-hiring need. Travellers must carry a valid English-language driving licence or international driving licence and should be aware that SA drives on the left-hand side of the road.
For those looking to take a more relaxed sojourn around Mpumalanga, tourists can also travel around the province via guided tours and transfers, provided by private tour operators. This is typically the case for those exploring sites across the Panorama Route or Kruger National Park.
Public transport and minibuses are also available, but be warned that this form of travel is limited to local and regional areas, as many key tourist locations are remote and not covered by public transport links.