Mbombela, formerly known as Nelspruit, is a vibrant sub-tropical city and capital of Mpumalanga province with a rich history and a haven for thrilling eco-adventures. Tourists flock to Mbombela as a gateway to the renowned Kruger National Park, one of the largest game reserves in Africa, and locals may be familiar with the region as the country's citrus capital whose fertile lands yield mangos, grapefruit, avocados, oranges, lemons, litchis and bananas. A visit to the Lowveld National Botanical Garden is a must. Here you'll find 500 incredible indigenous plants, as well as man-made rainforests and unique ferns and cycads. The oldest cave system on Earth, known as the Sudwala Caves, is a 30-minute drive from Mbombela, and the Dinosaur Park is set alongside it, offering an exciting glimpse into the region's prehistoric past as it displays life-size models of ancient animals, ranging from amphibious reptiles, dinosaurs, pre-historic mammals, and more.