Nelspruit
City Of Gateway
General Information
Other Name: -, , State: Mpumalanga, South Africa
Area: 0 -
Languages Spoken: -
Long Distance Code: +27(0)13
Importance: It is also home to the Government Research Institute for Citrus and Subtropical Fruits, and the Lowveld Botanical Gardens.
Best Time to Visit: - to - and Spring season
International Access: -Description
Nelspruit is the capital of the province of Mpumalanga. The city lies in the fertile valley of the Crocodile River, 330 kilometres east of Johannesburg in the hot and humid Lowveld. The Malelane Gate, southern access to the Kruger Park, is about 60 kilometres away.Nelspruit is the trading centre for the surrounding fruit growing area of Mpumalanga. Fertile soils and subtropical climate provide perfect conditions for the production of citrus and tropical fruits, mainly mango, banana, avocado, macadamia and pecan nuts.Nelspruit is very pretty in spring and summer, when innumerable bougainvilleas, bauhinias and other blooming plants transform the town into a sea of colour.Location
330 kilometres (205 miles) east of Johannesburg.Climate
Subtropical Climate