Nelspruit
Which word in the following list does not match with the rest: lions, bananas, man-made rainforests, stalactites, crocodiles, ostriches, Nelspruit. This is a trick question. Perhaps you will not recognise the word 'Nelspruit', but in fact, this is the town that brings all of the above together. At the heart of the Mpumalanga Province in South Africa, Nelspruit is the friendly, spotless town that is the welcoming gateway to the Kruger National Park. Nearby the town, bananas and mangos are grown in the sub-tropical climate. Nelspruit forms the nexus of trade in this area, providing everything a tourist could hope for, including original African crafts, citrus and tropical fruits such as avocado, macadamia and pecan nuts.
Enjoy a walk in the spectacular botanical gardens that plays home to a large number of rare plant species. Also find the first man-made rainforests within the botanical gardens. The Sudwala Caves, the oldest-known caves in the world. Within this hidden underground lair, become fascinated by the stalactites and stalagmites that are illuminated artificially in stark contrast with the darkness of the caves. The Crystal Tour takes you 2000 meters into the caves, offering you the chance to burrow through the narrows of the underground wonder world. Enjoy beautiful scenery around Nelspruit, with many nature and hiking trails abounding in the area. The Halls Estate is where some of South Africa's most sumptuous fruit products and juices are produced. Visit the ancient green reptiles at the Crocodile farm, or ride an ostrich at the ostrich farm in Nelspruit.
