Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport Branch Guide

Mpumalanga’s best locations

There are many interesting things to see and do in in Mpumalanga – don’t miss out by just popping in and out. Even if you are visiting on business, try to stay over for a few days to appreciate more of this stunning province.

Our Kruger Mpumalanga Airport outlet is at the heart of all these fascinations, with a wide range of accommodation nearby. Those who are sticking to a budget can check in to Thokozani Lodge, 7 km away, while Casterbridge Hollow Boutique Hotel provides 4-star luxury for those who love their creature comforts, just 15-minutes’ drive away.

If you need to be somewhere else in Mpumalanga we can assist with our Avis car hire handy products and convenient services at the following Mpumalanga centres:

• Kruger Mpumalanga Airport
• Malelane
• Nelspruit Downtown
• Secunda
• Skukuza Reception
• Witbank

Once you have picked up your Avis hire car from our super-efficient rental agents, you are free to discover the magnificent scenery. Big Five game viewing adventures await you, as do exciting activities and historic places in Mpumalanga.

Top places to visit close to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA)

Kruger National Park

As the name suggests, our Avis KMIA branch is your gateway to one of Africa’s best-loved game reserves – open to day-visitors as well as those who are fortunate enough to be staying awhile. If you only have a few hours to spare, you can still experience the thrill of a game drive in this iconic park from Numbi Gate, just 44km along the R40 from our Avis KMIA branch.

Shangana Cultural Village

Find out how the locals used to live just a little further along the R40 at the Shangana Cultural Village. This friendly and informal setting showcases the customs and history of a local tribe, and you can even pick up some authentic African bead and artwork at the central market place.

Chimp Eden

Turn your Avis hire car in the other direction and travel for 45 km along the R40 towards the historic town of Barberton and you will come across a unique animal experience at Chimp Eden. Take a tour of this chimpanzee rehabilitation centre set up by Jane Goodall to see these amazing primates at leisure, and learn how the centre goes about rescuing them from the illegal pet and bush meat industries.

Sudwala Caves

If you have a little more time on your hands, head along the N4 in your Avis hire car to take a trip into the depths of the earth at Sudwala Cave. This is one of the oldest cave systems on earth estimated to be around 3 000 million years of age. See where our prehistoric ancestors lived, marvel at the dramatic stalactite and stalagmite formations throughout these beautiful caverns, and see if you can figure out where the mysterious source of the fresh air that blows out of the caves hails from.

Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre

This one-stop destination for shopping and entertainment in White River is packed with attractions such as –

• A Music academy offering regular performances
• Cinemas
• 35 quirky curio shops and boutiques
• Atmospheric gardens
• White River Art Gallery
• Vintage Motor Museum
• Restaurants
• Wellness spa

You will find Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre on the R40, 14km from our Avis KMIA branch

Wherever you drive your Avis hire car around the Lowveld you are sure to encounter mind-blowing scenery, amazing animals and fascinating folk.