Things to do in Nelspruit

When you are driving through the Lowveld and you find yourself in Nelspruit, you might be wondering what there is to do here. Luckily, Nelspruit is full of things to do for people of all ages.

Go to the Mall

Nelspruit is fortunate enough to have to very large and packed malls. Both these malls are located on opposite sides of Nelspruit so you don’t have to drive very far to get to one. Ilanga Mall is packed with things to do for the kiddies as there is an ice skating rink, an arcade a mall train and a Ster Kinekor. Plenty of restaurants can be found in Ilanga so you don’t have to worry about going hungry. Riverside mall is located on your way towards Whiteriver. Though Ilanga has become a bit more popular because of what it offers, Riverside does have its perks. You can go Go karting, watch a movie and also visit the Car show that happens once a year. Riverside has a lot of clothing shops available.

Cool Off

If you want to cool off and have fun at the same time, you can visit Mafunyane Water Park at Riverside. This little gem is a welcome addition in Nelspruit to survive the hot days that Nelspruit has to offer. There are a bunch of super tubes and slides, as well as a lazy river, a large pool and child friendly pools for the younger crowd. This is definitely a place to visit as a family or with friends during Nelspruit’s scorchers.

Relax

The Botanical Gardens in Nelspruit provides a bit of an escape from the hustle and bustle that our lives have everyday. The Botanical Gardens is located near Riverside Mall and though you might be close to the mall, the highway and businesses, you are actually fairly isolated from the outside. Here you can experience the beauty that nature has to offer. This beautiful landscape that can be experienced at the gardens will definitely have you feel a lot more relaxed. There is a lot to see here and you can easily spend hours here just wandering through nature.

Try your luck

For those who feel like they have a bit of luck on their side, and are old enough, can come and try their luck at Emnotweni Casino. Located at Riverside mall, you can come here and hopefully win big. With beautiful facilities and quality restaurants, you can definitely make your night here one to remember.